Mike Richards and Scottie Upshall missed practice yesterday because of flu sickness, did not take the team charter to Boston, but could make their way there this morning if they feel well enough to play. Jared Ross was recalled from the Phantoms . . . Defenseman Braydon Coburn returned to practice after missing nearly a week with the flu, and should be available for today's game . . . Stevens might be forced to use 11 forwards and seven defensemen instead of the normal 12 and six because of the flu situation . . .Marty Biron will start in net. *
