Predators captain Shea Weber is day to day with an upper body injury and did not skate Thursday in Nashville's first practice since the defenseman was hurt.

Weber left Tuesday night's win at Winnipeg in the third period and did not return. The Predators took Wednesday off, and Weber was not seen in the locker room after practice Thursday.

Lightning star Steven Stamkos added a new wrinkle to his Olympic comeback hopes, telling a media contingent here Tuesday morning that it's not inconceivable for him to play in Sochi even if he doesn't get into an NHL before-hand, according to an ESPN.com report.

Lightning star Steven Stamkos has done light contact drills for the first time since breaking his right shin last November, according to an ESPN.com report.

Stamkos practiced with his teammates on Saturday as they prepared for a game Saturday night against the Avalanche.

Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard has been ruled out for at least a week after injuring his left knee again, according to an ESPN.com report.

Howard was hurt Monday night during the second period against the Blues.

Blues forward Alexander Steen is set to return this weekend from a concussion, according to an ESPN.com report.

The Blues activated Steen from injured reserve Friday and said he would be in the lineup Saturday against the Ducks.

Sharks center Logan Couture will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair an injured hand, according to a source.

He is expected to be out 3-4 weeks, the source said.

The Wild have placed goalie Josh Harding and center Mikko Kolvu on injured reserve, according to an ESPN.com report.

The moves were made Monday. Defenseman Jonathan Blum and forward Erik Haula were recalled from AHL affiliate Iowa.