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Smith will start Tuesday vs. the Golden Knights.
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Heinen (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Heinen missed the final two games before the All-Star break with an upper-body injury but was a full participant in Monday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Tuesday. Heinen skated on the third line with Evan Rodrigues and Radim Zohorna in Monday's session.
Dumba (upper-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Dumba missed the final game before the All-Star break and is expected to miss his second straight game on Tuesday. With Dumba out, Jordie Benn will continue to skate on the second pair with Jonas Brodin.
Foligno (upper-body) is expected to be back in the Wild lineup on Tuesday.
Foligno missed the final two games before the All-Star break but is set to play Tuesday in Winnipeg. Foligno was back in a familiar spot with Joel Eriksson Ek and Jordan Greenway in Monday's practice. Foligno has scored four goals with four assists (eight points) in his last nine games.
Teravainen (lower-body) will not play Monday in Toronto.
McLeod (undisclosed) will return to the Devils lineup on Monday.
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Daws led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
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Kahkonen will start Tuesday in Winnipeg.
The Jets have placed Pierre-Luc Dubois on the COVID-19 protocol list.
The Jets have placed Neal Pionk on the COVID-19 protocol list.
The Panthers have signed Mack Guzda to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Guzda is a 21-year-old undrafted free agent, who has been terrific for the Barrie Colts (OHL) this season. Guzda has gone 11-4-1 with a 2.17 GAA and .925 SV% in 16 games with Barrie.
Haula was activated from COVID-19 protocol and is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday.
Haula missed two games while in COVID-19 protocol but was on the ice for Monday's practice and is expected to play Tuesday. Haula, who has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 40 games this season, was back between Taylor Hall and David Pastrnak in Monday's session.
Rask (lower-body) will not practice this week.
Rask has not played since January 24th and will not practice for the rest of this week due to a lower-body injury. The Bruins said they will provide another update next week, but it's unclear what the future holds for the 34-year-old, who is 2-2-0 with a 4.28 GAA and .844 SV% in four games since re-joining the Bruins.
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Swayman will start Tuesday vs. the Penguins.
The Oilers have recalled William Lagesson from Bakersfield (AHL).
Lagesson went to the AHL during the All-Star break but is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday. Lagesson will likely continue to play for Kris Russell, who was moved to IR in a corresponding move on Monday.
The Oilers have played Kris Russell (undisclosed ) on injured reserve.
The Oilers did not announce what is ailing Russell, who missed the final game before the All-Star break. William Lagesson replaced him in the lineup last Wednesday, was recalled from the AHL in a corresponding move.
The Oilers activated Mike Smith (thumb) from IR.
Smith will likely start one of the Oilers' games during their back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday. Smith has been limited to just six games this season, going 2-2-1 with an .898 SV%.
Whitecloud has a broken bone in his foot and will miss the Golden Knights two-game road trip.
Whitecloud missed the Golden Knights' final game before the All-Star break and will miss at least the first two games after. For now, he's been ruled out for the two-game road trip, so monitor his status as the Golden Knights return home for next Wednesday's game vs. the Avalanche.
The Hurricanes have recalled Josh Leivo from Chicago (AHL).
Leivo returns to the Hurricanes after the All-Star break with Jesperi Kotkaniemi in COVID-19 protocol and Teuvo Teravainen listed as a game-time decision. If Teravainen can't play, expect Leivo to suit up and skate on the fourth line.
Eichel (neck) was a full participant in Monday's practice.
Eichel removed the no-contact jersey and was a full participant in Monday's practice. Eichel skated on the "fifth" line with Nolan Patrick and Michael Amadio, so he's not ready to play yet, but he is nearing his Golden Knights debut.
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