The Senators have recalled Lassi Thomson from Belleville (AHL).
The 2019 No.19 overall pick has been recalled because the Senators are down eight players due to COVID-19 but it doesn't appear as if he will make his NHL debut on Thursday.
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The Senators have recalled Dillon Heatherington from Belleville (AHL).
Heatherington will make his Senators debut on Thursday after Josh Brown landed on the COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday. Heatherington has one assist in 10 AHL games this season and two assists in 11 career NHL games.
The Senators have recalled Andrew Agozzino from Belleville (AHL).
Agozzino has scored four goals in 10 AHL games this season. He was recalled because Alex Formenton landed on the COVID-19 protocol list on Thursday morning. Based on the morning skate lines, Agozzino should be a healthy scratch vs. the Kings.
The Senators have added Alex Formenton to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Formenton is now one of eight players on the COVID-19 reserve list for the Senators. With Formenton out, look for Scott Sabourin to draw into the Senators lineup.
The Senators have added Matt Murray to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Murray is now one of eight players on the COVID-19 reserve list for the Senators. With Murray out, Filip Gustavsson is expected to start with Anton Forsberg backing him up.
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Allen will start Thursday v.s the Flames.
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Gustavsson is in the starter's crease at the Senators morning skate.
McCann was activated from the COVID-19 protocol list and could return to the lineup on Thursday.
McCann has missed the last five games while on the COVID-19 protocol list but was back at practice on Wednesday and could play vs. the Ducks. McCann will likely replace Yanni Gourde, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Gourde is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Gourde was banged up in the Kraken's loss in Vegas on Tuesday. Head coach Dave Hakstol called him day-to-day on Wednesday, making him questionable to play Thursday vs. the Ducks. Luckily, it looks like Jared McCann will return from the COVID-19 reserve list to replace Gourde.
The Blues recalled Dakota Joshua from Springfield (AHL).
With Jake Neighbours being sent to the WHL on Wednesday, Joshua comes up to take his spot on the roster. Joshua has not registered a point in three games with the Blues this season but has four points (1G / 3A) in seven AHL games.
Carrier (head) is questionable to play Thursday in St. Louis.
Carrier was forced to leave Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head by a Tyler Seguin shot. Head coach John Hynes said that Carrier was "up and moving about" and travelled with the team to St. Louis last night. He'll be evaluated ahead of Thursday's contest.
Kassian is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Kassian was hurt in the first period in the Oilers loss to the Red Wings on Tuesday. Kassian appeared to get hurt after missing a big hit on Moritz Seider and did not return. Expect Kyle Turris to replace him in the Oilers' bottom-6.
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Paquette (undisclosed) has been placed on IR and is expected to miss at least 10 days.
Paquette will miss at least 10 days, so his move to IR opens up a roster spot in case the Canadiens need to call up a forward.
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The Panthers reassigned Christopher Gibson to Charlotte (AHL).
Returning Gibson opens the door for Sergei Bobrovsky to return to the Panthers' crease on Thursday. Gibson has gone 1-3-0 with a 4.33 GAA and .882 SV% in four AHL games this season.
Ruhwedel (COVID-19) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Ruhwedel has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but was on the ice for Wednesday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Thursday. Ruhwedel skated on the third pairing with Marcus Pettersson (also a game-time decision) in the session.
Pettersson (COVID-19) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Pettersson has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but was on the ice for Wednesday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Thursday. Pettersson skated on the third pairing with Chad Ruhwedel (also a game-time decision) in the session.
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Talbot will start Thursday in Vegas.
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Saros led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
Kase (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Wednesday.
Tavares (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in Philadelphia.
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