NASHVILLE – Ryan Ellis (lower body – Jan 10) continued skating with the team on Monday and is getting closer to a return. He is expected to be back in the line-up in the next week or two.

ISLANDERS – Mikhail Grabovski (upper body – Feb 20) was placed on injured reserve on Feb 20.

ISLANDERS – Kyle Okposo (eye – Jan 20) plans to skate later this week. Rehab seems to be on track as he is in week five of a 6-8 week recovery timetable.

ISLANDERS – Casey Cizikas (lower body – Feb 18) has missed five straight games but could be back for Friday.

RANGERS – Rick Nash (neck – Feb 24) is listed as day-to-day with neck spasms.

RANGERS – Henrik Lundqvist (neck – Feb 14) is on the ice taking shots with goalie coach Benoit Alllaire. He spent 45 minutes on the ice taking low shots, nothing near his throat.

OTTAWA – Clarke MacArthur (concussion – Feb 16) is not with the team on their current road trip as he is still dealing with concussion symptoms.

OTTAWA – Robin Lehner (upper body – Feb 16) is still dealing with concussion symptoms.

OTTAWA – Craig Anderson (hand – Jan 30) is still having issues that he needs to work through but he is with the team on their current road trip so he is getting real close.

PHILADELPHIA – Steve Mason (knee – Feb 23) will dress for Thursday game but will likely get his first start on Saturday.

PHILADELPHIA – Kimmo Timonen (leg – Nov 22) is with team on their current road trip and could return on Saturday.

PITTSBURGH – Christian Ehrhoff (concussion – Jan 30) says he feels fine and is ready to go. It will be a coaches' decision as to when he gets back into the line-up.

ST. LOUIS – Kevin Shattenkirk (abdomen – Feb 5) has resumed skating on his own. He is working with the training staff and things look positive. There is no timetable for a return but things are progressing.

TORONTO – Dion Phaneuf (upper body – Feb 7) says he is ready to play Thursday night.

VANCOUVER – Ryan Miller (leg – Feb 22) underwent a MRI and still waiting on the details on the seriousness of the injury. He could miss 4-6 weeks if it's serious.

VANCOUVER – Alexander Edler (upper body – Feb 15) was placed on injured reserve on February 22.

VANCOUVER – Chris Tanev (upper body – Feb 22) is not expected to return Thursday. He is still day-to-day.

WINNIPEG – Blake Wheeler (knee – Feb 24) missed Tuesday's game and will be questionable for the Jets next game.

WINNIPEG – Mathieu Perreault (lower body – Feb 16) will be out until April according to head coach Paul Maurice.