-- Dominik Hasek won't play tonight because of the flu. He practiced, but left the ice early. Jimmy Howard will back up Chris Osgood.
-- Tomas Holmstrom (abdominals) had tests yesterday that were negative, meaning good news on his injured midsection. He did not, however, practice with the team today. His return date is unknown. Holmstrom is receiving cortisone shots.
-- Dallas Drake (chest) will return to the lineup tonight.
-- Mikael Samuelsson will not play tonight. he had tests done which showed no significant problems with his groin.