1.   Defensive lineman Jason Nicastro sat out Wednesday with a minor groin injury.

2.   Gretzky was held out because of what the Kings are calling a minor groin injury, while Messier is holding out in a contract dispute.

3.   Burke left the game seven minutes into the third period with a minor groin strain.

4.   He has a minor groin pull.

5.   Snow has been bothered by a minor groin injury.

6.   The Coyotes played without Tkachuk, who was scratched after sustaining a minor groin strain during the morning skate.

7.   But his innings ended when he was forced to retire hurt at the tea break with what was described as a minor groin strain.