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Petersen was the first goalie off of the ie at the KIngs morning skate.
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The Penguins have recalled Filip Hallander from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Hallander has 10 goals with 13 assists (23 points) in 52 AHL games this season. This is Hallander's first season in North America after spending the last three in the SHL.
Kylington (upper-body) did not travel to Los Angeles for Monday's game.
Kylington will sit out for a second straight game, meaning Michael Stone will remain in the lineup. With both Kylington and Brett Ritchie staying in Calgary, the Flames recalled Juuso Valimaki and Adam Ruzicka from the AHL.
Jarnkrok (illness) is expected to be back in the Flames lineup on Monday.
Jarnkrok missed Saturday's game due to an illness but was on the ice this morning in Los Angeles and is expected to play Monday. Jarnkrok will replace Brett Ritchie, who did not travel due to a lower-body injury.
Ritchie (lower-body) did not travel to Los Angeles for Monday's game.
Ritchie picked up a lower-body injury vs. the Blues on Saturday and will not be available or Monday's game against the Kings. Calle Jarnkrok (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup to replace Ritchie in the bottom-6.
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Markstrom was in the starter's crease at the Flames morning skate.
The Flames have recalled Adam Ruzicka from Stockton (AHL).
With Sean Monahan landing on LTIR over the weekend, the Flames have some new-found cap space. They used the room to recall Ruzicka and Juuuso Valimaki from the AHL. Ruzicka has nine points (5G / 4A) in 23 NHL games and 19 points (11G / 8A) in 16 AHL games this season.
The Flames have recalled Juuso Valimaki from Stockton (AHL).
With Sean Monahan landing on LTIR over the weekend, the Flames have some new-found cap space. They used the room to recall Valimaki and Adam Ruzicka from the AHL. Valimaki has two goals and 15 assists (17 points) in 30 games with Stockton this season.
Kyrou (illness) will be back in the Blues lineup on Monday.
Kyrou has missed the last three games with an illness but will play Monday vs. the Coyotes. Kyrou was back on the third line and second power-play unit in Monday's practice and has 19 points (4G / 15A) in his last 17 games.
Schmidt has been activated from COVID-19 protocol and practiced on Monday.
Schmidt missed three games last week while in COVID-19 protocol but was back at practice on Monday and should be in the lineup on Wednesday. Schmidt has just seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 20 games.
Connor has been activated from COVID-19 protocol and practiced on Monday.
Connor missed three games last week while in COVID-19 protocol but was back at practice on Monday and should be in the lineup on Wednesday. Connor has been red-hot for the last few months, posting 40 points (18G / 22A) in his last 27 games.
The Coyotes have recalled Victor Soderstrom from Tucson (AHL).
Soderstrom recently returned to the Tucson lineup after missing 17 games with an injury. Soderstrom has no points in 13 NHL games this season but has compiled 13 points (2G / 11A) in 23 games with Tucson. It's unclear whether Soderstrom will draw into the lineup on Monday.
Byram has been recalled from Colorado (AHL) and will travel to Pittsburgh for Tuesday's game.
Byram has been out since January 10th but recently went to the AHL for conditioning. He did not register a point in two games with the Eagles but has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 18 NHL games this season. He could be back in the Avalanche lineup on Tuesday, or at some point during their three-game road trip.
Goalie Start
Husso will start Monday vs. the Coyotes.
Muzzin (concussion) will likely play Tuesday vs. the Panthers.
Muzzin has been sidelined since February 21st and will not play Monday but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday. Muzzin will likely replace Timothy Liljegren or Justin Holll against the Panthers.
Nylander (illness) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Nylander missed Sunday's practice with an illness and will be a game-time decision in Tampa. Nick Abruzzese will likely be a healthy scratch if Nylander plays but could remain in the lineup if he is out.
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Husso is in the starter's crease at the Blues morning skate.
McDonagh (upper-body) skated this morning but will not play Monday.
McDonagh will miss his sixth straight game on Monday but took part in the morning skate, which is a good sign that he'll be back at some point this week. Cal Foote will remain in the lineup until McDonagh is back.
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Merzlikins will start Monday vs. the Bruins.
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Kukan will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Kukan has been a regular in the Blue Jackets lineup this season but will be a healthy scratch on Monday. Jake Christiansen was recalled from Cleveland (AHL) on Sunday and will replace Kukan in the lineup on Monday.
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