The Capitals recalled Lapierre from Hershey (AHL) on Sunday.
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McDavid (upper-body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Heritage Classic.
McDavid missed the last two games with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Saturday vs. the Jets. However, he was a full participant in Saturday's practice and appears to be on-track to play in Sunday's Heritage Classic vs. the Flames. McDavid, who has eight points (2G / 6A) in five games, skated next to Leon Draisaitl and Warren Foegele in Saturday's session.
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Skinner was in the starter's crease at Saturday's practice.
The Oilers are expected to give Stuart Skinner the nod in Sunday's Heritage Classic against the Flames. Both Skinner and fellow Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell have struggled to find their form early on in the 2023-24 season, but Skinner did enjoy his finest start of the season in Edmonton's most recent game against the Rangers on Thursday. The 24-year-old netminder stopped 29 of the 32 shots he faced in a losing effort as the Oilers were uncharacteristically shut out on home ice. Outdoor games always bring some extra uncertainty with them, but the Oilers are -155 favourites to pick up the win on Sunday, and the line could move further in their favour if Connor McDavid is able to return to the lineup.
Korczak will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
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Pachal will draw into the Golden Knights lineup on Saturday.
Ruzicka (shoulder) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Heritage Classic.
Liljegren left Saturday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return.
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Thompson led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
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Talbot led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
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Shesterkin led the Rangers onto the ice for warmups.
Shesterkin allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Rangers' win in Calgary on Tuesday. Shesterkin was given Thursday night off, so he'll face the Canucks tonight in Vancouver. The Canucks come into the night with the fourth-most goals/60 (4.00) in the NHL.
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Jarry led the Penguins onto the ice for warmups.
Jarry stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the Penguins' shutout win over the Avalanche on Thursday. It was shocking performance from Jarry, who allowed a combined eight goals on 48 shots (.833 SV%) in his previous two outings. Tonight he'll take on a Penguins team that has lost three in a row and will be without Thomas Chabot, Artem Zub and Erik Brannstrom.
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Korpisalo led the Senators onto the ice for warmups.
Korpisalo allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Senators loss to the Islanders on Thursday. While it was an encouraging performance, Korpisalo still has just one win in four appearances this season. He draws a tough assignment on Saturday in Pittsburgh--the Penguins are top-10 in xGF/60 (3.38) this season.
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Martin led the Blue Jackets onto the ice for warmups.
Retirement
Thornton officially announced his retirement from the NHL.
The Golden Knights have recalled Jonas Rondbjerg from Henderson (AHL).
The Golden Knights have placed Nicolas Roy (undisclosed) on IR.
Kulikov (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Saturday vs. the Kraken.
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Daccord led the Kraken onto the ice for warmups.
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Shesterkin is expected to start Saturday in Vancouver.
Shesterkin allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Rangers' win in Calgary on Tuesday. Shesterkin was given Thursday night off, so he'll face the Canucks tonight in Vancouver. The Canucks come into the night with the fourth-most goals/60 (4.00) in the NHL.
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Brossoit will start Saturday in Montreal.
Brossoit allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Jets' loss to the Golden Knights on October 19th. It was a rough season debut for Brossoit, who will give Connor Hellebuyck a night off on Saturday. Montreal is 21st in xGF/60 (3.02) and the Jets are -147 favourites, making Brossoit a decent spot-start option.
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