Recent NHL News

Zdeno Chara (D)  BOS

Chara, who was a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Flyers, is in the pre-game lineup, the Boston Globe reports.

Shea Weber (D)  NAS

Weber (hand) will play in Thursday against San Jose, according to the Predators' official site.

Jonathan Quick (G)  LOS

Quick has left Kings' current road trip for the birth of his first child, the Associated Press reports.

Jay Leach (D)  SAN

After 57 scoreless games over four seasons, Leach broke through for his first career goal Thursday against Nashville -- an empty-netter.

Evgeni Nabokov (G)  SAN

Nabokov allowed five goals on 45 shots, but was powered by an eight-goal outburst to a win over Nashville.

Joe Pavelski (LW)  SAN

Pavelski put up two goals and two assists in Thursday's win over Nashville.

Pekka Rinne (G)  NAS

Rinne faced two shots in relief of Dan Ellis in Thursday's loss to the Sharks, and allowed a goal on one of them.

Dan Ellis (G)  NAS

Ellis allowed six goals on 23 shots before being pulled in Thursday's loss to San Jose.