New York Rangers
J.T. Miller (upper body) is day to day and will not play at the Utah Mammoth on Saturday (9 p.m. ET; Utah16, MSG). The forward and Rangers captain scored twice and played 20:33 in a 6-3 loss at the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. “We’ll take it as it comes … he’s a tough guy to replace,” New York coach Mike Sullivan said. Miller has 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 22 games.
Edmonton Oilers
Jake Walman did not play against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. The Oilers defenseman is day to day after he blocked a shot during a 2-1 overtime loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch said Walman could return next week.
Washington Capitals
Nic Dowd (upper body) participated in the morning skate Saturday but missed his third straight game against the Lightning. The Capitals forward was injured Nov. 17 against the Los Angeles Kings and remains day to day. Dowd has five points (one goal, four assists) in 19 games.
Buffalo Sabres
Zach Benson (lower body) could return against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday (1 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, NHLN, MSG-B, SN1). The Sabres forward has missed their past 10 games, having most recently played Oct. 30. Benson has eight assists in eight games.
Minnesota Wild
Vinnie Hinostroza “is going to be out a little bit,” Wild coach John Hynes said Saturday, and the forward likely will likely be sent back to Minnesota for evaluation. Hinostroza left in the second period after a hit by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves during Minnesota’s 5-0 win on Friday. … Forward Nico Sturm is expected to make his season debut at the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday (4 p.m. ET; TVAS, TSN3, FDSNNO, FDSNWI) after recovering from back surgery as the result of an injury sustained during training camp.
