Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa had to be helped off the ice Monday after a collision with Nick Boynton during practice. "I'm good," Boynton said. "I just kinda got the wind knocked out of me, personally. "I'm not sure if he got the worst end of the stick. We both obviously didn't see each other, so I'm not sure what's up."

Colorado winger Chris Stewart broke his left hand during a second-period fight Saturday night with Minnesota's Kyle Brodziak. Stewart and Brodziak exchanged heated blows on the ice and Stewart at times struck Brodziak's helmet with his fist before the helmet came off. He has a team-high 11 goals and also has 14 assists in 23 games this season.

Panthers forwards Steve Bernier and Rostislav Olesz are going on injured reserve, according to an ESPN.com report. The Panthers also recalled defensemen Keaton Ellerby and Joe Callahan from AHL Rochester on Wednesday.

Blues defenseman Barret Jackman has been activated after missing nine games with a sprained knee, according to an ESPN.com report on Wednesday.

Bruins forward Marc Savard, who hasn't played all season because of post-concussion syndrome stemming from a hit by the Penguins' Matt Cooke in March, has been cleared for full-contact workouts and for full participation in the team's practices, according to an ESPN.com report on Tuesday.

Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson is in no hurry to return from a balky right knee, especially with his backup playing so well in his absence. Anderson has been sidelined since getting hurt during pregame warmups Oct. 26 in Vancouver. He was on the ice Wednesday for the morning skate, but said there's no timetable for a return.

Colorado captain Adam Foote is back in the lineup after missing eight games following a concussion. Foote returned for Saturday night's game against the Red Wings. He hadn't played since leaving a game against San Jose on Oct. 21.

Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier broke his right hand in Thursday's game against the Capitals and will be sidelined from three to four weeks. Lecavalier, who has three goals and six assists in 10 games, was hurt early in the first period. The break occurred in the upper portion of the hand, near the knuckle of the index finger. Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher did not know whether the fracture would require surgery.

The Blue Jackets have placed left wing Kristian Huselius on IR retroactive to October 23 and added right wing Mike Blunden to the roster on emergency recall from the Springfield Falcons, Columbus? AHL affiliate, club Executive Vice President and GM Scott Howson announced today. Huselius suffered a lower body injury at Chicago on October 23 and is out indefinitely. Blunden, 23, has registered seven goals and five assists for 12 points, 12 penalty minutes and is +4 in 13 games with the Falcons this season. He leads the team in goals and power play goals, while ranking second in points and plus/minus rating. Chicago?s second pick, 43rd overall, in the 2005 Entry Draft, Blunden was acquired by the Blue Jackets from Chicago in exchange for Adam Pineault on Jan. 10, 2009.

Bruins forward David Krejci was injured on a collision in overtime during team's 2-1 shootout loss to the Blues Saturday night. Krejci suffered a mild concussion, according to a team source, who added "but it's not bad." He also suffered a minor facial laceration.