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Korpikoski will be back in the Blue Jackets' lineup on Sunday.
Lauri Korpikoski News
The Blue Jackets have acquired Lauri Korpikoski from the Stars for Dillon Heatherington.
Korpikoski tallied eight goals and 12 assists (20 points) in 60 games with the Stars this season and played under Blue Jackets’ head coach John Tortorella in New York in his first season, so there’s a bit of familiarity there. The Blue Jackets are deeper than the Stars, so it might be harder for him to find regular playing time in his new home.
The Dallas Stars have signed Lauri Korpikoski to a one-year deal worth $1 million.
Korpikoski was just released by the Flames, but signed on with the Stars, who have been brutalized by injuries in the preseason. Korpikoski is coming off of 22 points (10G / 12A) in 71 games with the Oilers last year and should play in the Stars’ bottom-6.
Korpikoski (foot) is doubtful for Monday's game vs. Florida.
The Oilers have activated Lauri Korpikoski (head) from IR; will play on Wednesday.
Korpikoski has missed the last eight games with a head injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Korpikoski will skate on the fourth line with Anton Lander and Iiro Pakarinen—he has two goals and one assist in 10 games this season.
The Oilers have placed Lauri Korpikoski (undisclosed) on injured reserve.
Korpikoski will miss his third straight game tonight and his movement to IR opened up a roster spot for the Oilers to activate Matt Hendricks (foot) in advance of tonight’s game.
The Oilers acquired Lauri Korpikoski from the Coyotes in exchange for Boyd Gordon.
Korpikoski (face) will not play on Thursday.
Korpikoski was high-sticked in the face on Tuesday and will be held out of tonight’s game against the Sabres. Korpikoski is eating from a straw so he likely doesn’t have the strength to be in the lineup tonight.
Korpikoski is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
Korpikoski will miss Monday’s game with a “minor” injury. Brendan Shinnimin has been recalled and will be in the lineup for Korpikoski.
Korpikoski (lower-body) will return to the Coyotes’ lineup tonight vs. Anaheim.
Korpikoski has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury, but he will be back in the lineup tonight. He skated on the Coyotes fourth line in the morning skate, so expect him to start there vs. the Ducks.
Korpikoski (lower-body) will not play on Monday.
Korpikoski will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury he suffered last weekend. He is day-to-day and could return tomorrow vs. Edmonton.
Korpikoski (lower-body) is questionable for Tuesday’s game.
A decision on Korpikoski’s status likely won’t be made until warmups. If Korpikoski is out, expect Joe Vitale to be in the lineup, he was scheduled to be a healthy scratch.
Korpikoski (head) will return to the Coyotes lineup Thursday.
Korpikoski missed the last two games after being hit in the face with a puck in practice on Monday. He will re-enter the lineup and Paul Bissonnette will take a seat. Korpikoski has nine goals and 15 assists (24 points) in 55 games this season.
Korpikoski (head) will not play on Tuesday.
Korpikoski will miss his second straight game after being hit in the face with a puck in practice on Monday. This means Rob Klinkhammer will remain in the lineup. Korpikoski is day-to-day.
Korpikoski (upper-body) will not play Monday.
Korpikoski is listed as day-to-day after reportedly being hit in the face with a puck in the morning skate.
Lauri Korpikoski is expected to return today against the Ottawa Senators after a 13-game absence caused by an upper-body injury.
“I don’t think you’ll see him getting 25 minutes in the game, but we certainly look forward to having him in our lineup,” GM Don Maloney said. Korpikoski has four goals and three assists in 18 games.
Korpikoski will remain on IR and will not travel to Colorado for Tuesday's tilt.
Korpikoski will miss his ninth consecutive game with an upper-body injury that he suffered in mid-November. David Moss will continue to see an increase in playing time in Korpikoski's absence.
Korpikoski (upper-body) has been ruled out for Saturday vs. Anaheim.
Korpikoski will miss his second straight game. It was an unlucky time for him to get injured after scoring three goals and two assists in his last four games. Monitor his status prior to Monday's contest with the Predators.
Korpikoski (upper-body) will not play tonight.
Korpikoski left Saturday's game in the third period and did not return. The injury is not believed to be serious and he could return on Saturday.