Defenseman Niclas Wallin, who reaggravated an ankle injury against Pittsburgh last Tuesday, will not make the trip to New York for the game against Rangers tomorrow night.
Canes coach Paul Maurice said Wallin did not suffer another high ankle sprain and hopefully should be able to return soon. Wallin did not practice Monday.
Scott Walker, who left the Penguins game after a collision with the Pens' Matt Cooke, was at practice at the RecZone. ...
Goalie Cam Ward has been named the NHL's second star of the week. Ward stopped 67 of 68 shots in wins over Toronto and Pittsburgh. ...
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