Smith has two goals, three assists, and 49 PIMS across 22 games with both Charlotte and Grand Rapids in the AHL. He heads back to Florida for his second NHL stint of the season after picking up seven PIMs in his one-game showing earlier in the season.
Knight allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) for his third-straight loss in a defeat to Carolina in his last start. The 21-year-old has struggled as of late which has led to his 8-6-3 record, 3.00 GAA and .907 SV%. He faces the Arizona Coyotes, who rank last in the NHL in shots per game (24.8) but 26th in goals per game (2.89).
The move doesn't affect Francouz's status much but opens up a roster spot to recall a forward with Evan Rodrigues missing Monday's game with an upper-body injury. Francouz is still expected to be sidelined on a week-to-week basis.
Carlson took a slap shot to the head on December 23rd, and while he did not need surgery, the defenseman is expected to be out until late in the regular season. The Capitals are hopeful that he'll be back well before the playoffs, but it looks like his fantasy hockey season may be over.
Thompson stopped 33 of 37 shots (.892 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory over Nashville his last time out. The 25-year-old rookie has been a Calder Trophy front-runner this season, due to her 17-9-1 record, 2.64 GAA and .915 SV%. He will draw the Colorado Avalanche Monday, who will be looking to snap a three-game losing skid after a 6-2 loss to Toronto in their last game.
The St. Louis Blues have locked up Joel Hofer to a two-year, $775,000 extension Monday. The 22-year-old has been exceptional with Springfield (AHL), with a 10-8-7 record, a .922 SV% and 2.39 GAA.
Korczak had two goals, six assists, 18 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 30 games with the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL) but has been recalled for the first time to Vegas Monday. He will draw into the lineup Monday for the second time in his career after 1 game played in 2021-22.
Froese had six goals, 15 assists, 30 PIMs and is a +3 plus/minus through 32 games with Henderson (AHL) and has been recalled Monday. He will join the lineup right away and will look to build on his 17 career NHL points (6G/11A) throughout 116 games played.
Ersson stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) to stay undefeated and pick up his second straight victory with a win over Los Angeles in his last start. The 23-year-old has done enough while filling in for an injured Carter Hart, with his 2-0-0 record, 3.58 GAA and .885 SV%. He will take on Anaheim, who has lost four of their last five games after a 6-1 loss to Nashville in their last game.
Gibson allowed six goals on 43 shots (.860 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he picked up the loss to Nashville in his last start. The 29-year-old has had a horrendous season, with his 6-15-3 record, 3.97 GAA, and .898 SV%. He takes on the Philadelphia Flyers, who have won their last two games after a 4-2 win over Los Angeles in their last game.
Greer has three goals, four assists, 23 SOG, and 35 PIMs across a bottom-six role in 25 games played but will be a healthy scratch Monday as Tomas Nosek (undisclosed) returns to the Bruins' lineup.
Nosek has missed the Bruins' previous two games due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup Monday for the Winter Classic vs. Pittsburgh. Nosek has three goals, four assists, 34 SOG and 34 PIMs in 34 games this season.
Poehling was originally a game-time decision due to an upper-body injury but will play Monday in the Winter Classic. The 23-year-old has four goals, four assists, 34 SOG and is a +3 plus/minus through 31 games played this season.
Ruhwedel missed the Penguins' previous game due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision for the Winter Classic Monday. The 32-year-old has one assist, 10 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 17 games this season
Thompson stopped 33 of 37 shots (.892 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory over Nashville his last time out. The 25-year-old rookie has been a Calder Trophy front-runner this season, due to her 17-9-1 record, 2.64 GAA and .915 SV%. He will draw the Colorado Avalanche Monday, who will be looking to snap a three-game losing skid after a 6-2 loss to Toronto in their last game.
Varlamov has not played since Dec. 17th due to a lower-body injury but will return to the Islanders' lineup Monday. The 34-year-veteran has been solid in a backup role for the Islanders this season, with his 8-3-1 record, 2.65 GAA and .919 SV%.
Schnieder did not see any action with the Islanders in his call-up and will head back to Bridgeport (AHL) where he was 10-3-2 prior to his promotion with a 2.51 GAA and .921 SV%.
Kaut missed the Avalanches' last three games due to an upper-body injury and will return to the lineup Monday. The 23-year-old has struggled to produce this season, with one goal, two assists, 20 SOG and a -2 plus/minus through 21 games this season.
