Gauthier, Faulk, Ekman-Larsson Injury Updates

0:00On April 4th, Anaheim Duckstar Cutter Gothier might sit out his third game in a row when they face Calgary at 10pm Eastern tonight. The guy is leading the team with 38 goals and 65 points over 73 games, but he got hurt in overtime against Toronto on. Monday and missed losses to San Jose and St. Louis. Defenseman Rackogudas and Pavel Minchukov also sat Friday with lower body issues. Columbus Bluejack is defenseman, Damon Severson underwent shoulder surgery Friday, and he's done for the season after putting up 32 points in. 71 games. Forward, Mathew Olibye is out too with an upper body injury for the rest of the regular year, with 26 points in 61 outings, though host Winnipeg at 7pm Eastern. Washington Capitals forward, Aaliyakse Protaz, is day-to-day with an upper body tweak and questionable versus Buffalo tonight at 7pm Eastern after missing recent games. Detroit Redwings Blueliner, Justin Falk, is also iffy for their noon 30 match-up.

1:05At the Rangers, with a lower body problem from Thursday, coaches are optimistic but cautious. Ducks Boss Joe Quinnivill says Gothier is moving better, but still questionable, while Redwings skipper Todd. McClellan hopes Falk skates tomorrow morning. These hits come late in the season, testing depth as playoffs near. Buffalo Saber's tough guy Sam Kerrick is weak to weak with a left arm injury from a scrap, but not ruled out for postseason play and Toronto Maple. Lee's defenseman Oliver Ekman Larson looks doubtful against L.A. at 7pm Eastern. Keep an eye on these lines tonight as teams grind toward the finish. I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to NHL News today, AI Power Team Coverage.