Compher (soreness) won't be in the lineup versus Ottawa on Saturday, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Advice: Compher practiced Friday after sitting out Thursday's game against San Jose, but he is still not healthy enough to return. Compher has been solid for the Red Wings this season, picking up six goals and 19 points in 24 games. The Red Wings play in Dallas on Monday and Compher could be in line to return to action. Rotowire.com 40 minutes ago

Nichushkin (illness) skated during Friday's optional skate, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Advice: Nichushkin returned to the ice after missing Colorado's last two games. The Avalanche are preparing for Saturday's home game against the Flyers and could use Nichushkin's offense. Over the last two games, head coach Jared Bednar tweaked the lines, but a healthy Nichushkin should slot in as a top-six forward. Rotowire.com Today, 8:35 am

Hartman notched an assist, three shots on goal, four PIM and two hits in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Advice: Hartman had to mix it up with Evander Kane after the Oilers' winger laid a hit on Jonas Brodin that knocked the defenseman out of the game. Hartman was also involved in another fracas at the final buzzer. The 29-year-old snapped his eight-game point drought with the helper, a span in which he missed three contests -- two for a suspension and one for an illness. He's at 12 points, 51 shots on net, 21 hits, 18 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 22 outings this season. Hartman's inconsistent offense has seen him drop into a bottom-six role at even strength. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:18 pm