Blake Return Likely Saturday

Defenseman Rob Blake, who has been on injured reserve because of a broken right hand for the last month, is expected to return for Saturday’s game against the Mighty Ducks at the Forum at 5 p.m.

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Defenseman Sean O’Donnell, who returned from injured reserve to play against New Jersey, was not activated Wednesday night. Also, forward Brad Smyth did not dress for the fourth time in the last five games.