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Owen Tippett(Right Wing)(RW)|Philadelphia Flyers PHI

Call Up

The Panthers have recalled Owen Tippett from Charlotte (AHL).

Tippett went to Charlotte for a couple of games, recording four assists. He returns to the Panthers with Maxim Mamin going to the taxi squad, suggesting Tippett will be back on the third line on Tuesday.

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David Dwork 2022-01-18T19:03:41.228Z

Connor Hellebuyck(Goalie)(G)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Goalie Start

Hellebuyck will start Tuesday in Washington.

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Paul Edmonds 2022-01-18T18:59:56.247Z

Josh Manson(Defenseman)(D)|Colorado Avalanche COL

Injury

The Ducks have added Josh Manson to the COVID-19 protocol list.

Entering COVID-19 protocol means that Manson will miss at least the next two games. He'll most likely be back in the Ducks' lineup next Monday in Boston.

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Elliott Teaford 2022-01-18T18:59:06.909Z

Bo Horvat(Center)(C)|New York Islanders NYI

Injury

Horvat has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list and will not play Tuesday.

With Horvat coming out of the lineup, Elias Pettersson will move back to centre and Vasily Podkolzin will move back into the top-6.

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@CanucksPR 2022-01-18T18:57:18.490Z

Jake Muzzin(Right Defenseman)(LD)|Toronto Maple Leafs TOR

Injury

Muzzin is expected to miss at least two games with a concussion.

Muzzin didn't feel right after practice on Monday and was diagnosed with a concussion that he suffered vs. the Blues on Saturday. Muzzin did not travel with the team and will miss at least one week. Expect Alex Biega to replace him on Wednesday.

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David Alter 2022-01-18T18:28:57.709Z

Joel Armia(Right Wing)(RW)|Los Angeles Kings LAK

Injury

The Canadiens have added Joel Armia to the COVID-19 protocol list.

Armia and Cole Caufield were added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday, so look for Michael Pezzetta and someone from the taxi squad to enter the lineup in Dallas.

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@CanadiensMTL 2022-01-18T18:14:31.128Z

Cole Caufield(Right Wing)(RW)|Montreal Canadiens MTL

Injury

The Canadiens have added Cole Caufield to the COVID-19 protocol list.

Caufield and Joel Armia were added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday, so look for Michael Pezzetta and someone from the taxi squad to enter the lineup in Dallas.

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@CanadiensMTL 2022-01-18T18:14:08.415Z

Semyon Varlamov(Goalie)(G)|New York Islanders NYI

Goalie Start

Varlamov is expected to start Tuesday in Philadelphia.

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Adam Kimelman 2022-01-18T17:56:40.636Z

Jacob Markstrom(Goalie)(G)|New Jersey Devils NJD

Goalie Start

Markstrom will start Tuesday vs. the Panthers.

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Pat Steinberg 2022-01-18T17:30:32.050Z

Jaccob Slavin(Defenseman)(D)|Carolina Hurricanes CAR

Injury

Slavin (COVID-19 protocol) will be back in the Hurricanes lineup on Tuesday.

Slavin missed two games while in COVID-19 protocol but will return to the lineup tonight in Boston. Slavin will be back on the top pair and second power-play unit and comes into play with 18 points (1G / 17A) in 33 games this season.

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Cory Lavalette 2022-01-18T17:19:42.902Z

Denis Gurianov(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Gurianov (COVID-19 protocol) is expected to return to the Stars lineup on Tuesday.

Gurianov missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Canadiens. Gurianov, who was red-hot before testing positive, will be back on a line with Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn.

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Owen Newkirk 2022-01-18T17:18:13.834Z

Nikolaj Ehlers(Left Wing)(LW)|Carolina Hurricanes CAR

Injury

Ehlers (COVID-19 protocol) is expected to return to the Jets lineup on Tuesday.

Ehlers missed one game while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play tonight in Washington. Ehlers, who has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 33 games this season, will skate on the top line with Mark Scheifele and Andrew Copp.

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Mitchell Clinton 2022-01-18T17:16:35.061Z

Jason Robertson(Left Wing)(LW)|Dallas Stars DAL

Injury

Robertson (lower-body) will not play on Tuesday.

Robertson was on the ice this morning testing his lower-body injury but will not play vs. the Canadiens. The fact that Robertson was on the ice suggests that he shouldn't be out long-term but Jacob Peterson will continue to skate in his spot on the top line on Tuesday.

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Saad Yousuf 2022-01-18T17:13:18.096Z

Jake Oettinger(Goalie)(G)|Dallas Stars DAL

Goalie Start

Oettinger will start Tuesday vs. the Canadiens.

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Mike Heika 2022-01-18T17:10:25.788Z

Frederik Andersen(Goalie)(G)|Carolina Hurricanes CAR

Goalie Start

Andersen will start Tuesday in Boston.

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Walt Ruff 2022-01-18T17:04:38.600Z

Tage Thompson(Center)(C)|Buffalo Sabres BUF

Line Change

Thompson (travel) will not play on Tuesday.

Thompson was not able to travel to Canada for Tuesday's game due to COVID-19 international travel rules, so he'll be replaced by Mark Jankowski vs. the Senators.

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Bill Hoppe 2022-01-18T17:03:36.839Z

Vinnie Hinostroza(Center)(C)|Minnesota Wild MIN

Injury

Hinostroza (undisclosed) did not travel to Ottawa for Tuesday's game.

The Sabres did not say what is ailing Hinostroza, but he did not travel to Ottawa, so look for Mark Jankowski to draw back into the lineup.

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Paul Hamilton 2022-01-18T16:51:41.805Z

Michael Houser(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Houser will start Tuesday in Ottawa.

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Bill Hoppe 2022-01-18T16:47:20.627Z

Jake Oettinger(Goalie)(G)|Dallas Stars DAL

Goalie Start

Oettinger is in the starer's crease at the Stars morning skate.

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Bruce LeVine 2022-01-18T16:32:25.470Z

Connor Hellebuyck(Goalie)(G)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Goalie Start

Hellebuyck was in the starter's crease at the Jets morning skate.

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Mitchell Clinton 2022-01-18T16:31:15.742Z

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