New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist will be out for at least three weeks after being hit in the neck by a puck last weekend during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Eight match-ups in the NHL today, including the Montreal Canadians taking on the Boston Bruins, the Chicago Blackhawks clashing with the St. Louis Blues, and the Philidelphia Flyers up against the Washington Capitals.
In NBA action the San Antonio Spurs play the Toronto Raptors.
In the Q, the Saint John Sea Dogs are playing the Moncton Wildcats.
In the Maritime Hockey League, Woodstock is playing Pictou, Campbellton is up against Dieppe and Summerside takes on Truro.