– Jason Blake did not practice as he’s still recovering from a deep cut on his right hand. Blake told the Register on Sunday that it took more than 20 stitches to close the wound and he’s hoping to have them removed on Wednesday.

The veteran winger won’t play against the Rangers but he’s holding out hope for a return to the lineup on Friday at Colorado or Sunday at home against Phoenix.

– Jonas Hiller did not practice and reported no improvement as he continues to deal with symptoms related to vertigo. Hiller, who worked out off the ice, updated his condition with the media and we’ll have more on that later.