Lucic, Hnidy out tonight

Milan Lucic is out with an undisclosed injury. His status is day-to-day. Shawn Thornton will skate in his place on the third line with Stephane Yelle and Chuck Kobasew.

Shane Hnidy will also be out with an eye injury. In the 1-0 loss to Minnesota, Hnidy took a shot off the face. Hnidy is also day-to-day. Aaron Ward, who missed the previous game after suffering a charlie horse injury, will play tonight filling Hnidy's spot on the roster with Matt Lashoff also playing.