News: Brenden Morrow (undisclosed) did not participate in the team's morning skate Wednesday, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: The veteran winger left Tuesday's practice with an undisclosed injury, so it's possible he just sat out the morning skate to rest whatever is bothering him. We likely won't know until the puck drops whether he'll suit up for Game 4 against the Senators or not.
News: Chris Kreider (upper-body) did not skate at Wednesday's team practice, reports Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Chris Kreider, who took a high stick to the face Tuesday, has not made an enormous impact in the Rangers' playoff run as he did last season. He has been held to just one assist in six post-season games. His status for Thursday's game 4 is questionable.
News: Ryane Clowe (undisclosed injury) practiced with the team for the first time since May 10, reports Steve Zipay.
Analysis: There is a lot of speculation that Ryane Clowe, who has not practiced or played in a game since absorbing a hit by Capitals' forward Jason Chimera, is dealing with concussion-like symptoms. His status for game 4 is questionable.
News: Andy Sutton has retired from the NHL, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: Andy Sutton has battled a multitude of injuries over the past couple of seasons which certainly played a big part in his decision to retire. He leaves the NHL having played in 676 games, 38 goals, 112 assists, and 1,185 PIMs.
News: Brent Burns opened the scoring Tuesday, adding three shots and 19:20 in ice time in the San Jose win.
Analysis: That's Brent Burns first point in the series against Los Angeles. He's been less effective for the Sharks in the postseason than during the regular season, averaging .5 points per game.
News: Logan Couture had a tip-in goal and five shots in the Sharks win on Tuesday.
Analysis: That's game-winning goals in back-to-back games for Logan Couture. With 11 points in eight games, Couture has been as hot as a player can get this postseason.
News: T.J. Galiardi had an assist nn Tuesday's win over Los Angeles, his first point this postseason.
Analysis: After finishing the season very strong, T.J. Galiardi has all but disappeared from the Sharks' boxscore. His ice-time has shown this as well, dropping into the fifteen-minute range over the last three games.
News: Joe Thornton had one assist in his 19:39 on ice for the Sharks Tuesday.
Analysis: That assist puts Joe Thornton on a three-game point streak and he's got nine points in eight games this postseason. He's been crucial for the Sharks and played incredibly in the first period Tuesday. Jumbo Joe is living up to his name.
News: Joe Pavelski had an assist and three shots in the Sharks victory Tuesday.
Analysis: Joe Pavelski is on a tear and with Couture on his line, there's no sign of this stopping. He's been on the ice for 17 goals and only one against this postseason.
News: Mark Stone is expected to be in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 4.
Analysis: Mark Stone would take Cory Conacher's place alongside Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek on the Sens' top line, as head coach Paul MacLean indicated the need for a big body to battle in front of the net. Stone recorded a line of 15/23/38 in 54 games with AHL Binghamton this season, but failed to scratch the scoresheet in four NHL contests.
