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Dubnyk is expected to make his Avalanche debut on Wednesday.
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Donskoi will not play on Wednesday because he is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Bernard-Docker is on the ice for warmups and is expected to make his NHL debut on Wednesday.
Zaitsev (undisclosed) left warmups early and is not expected to play Wednesday.
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Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
Grubauer has been added to the COVID-19 reserve list.
The Capitals have signed Conor Sheary to a two-year contract extension worth $3.0 million ($1.5M AAV).
After a couple of disappointing seasons in Buffalo, Sheary has been solid for the Capitals in 2020, scoring 11 goals with eight assists (19 points) in 40 games. He earns a raise of $765K per season.
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Fleury will make his Ducks debut on Wednesday.
Fleury was acquired from the Hurricanes on Monday and is expected to make his Ducks debut tonight in San Jose. Fleury, who has just one goal in 35 games this season, is expected to skate with Kevin Shattenkirk.
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Janmark is expected to make his Golden Knights debut on Wednesday.
Janmark was acquired from the Blackhawks on Monday and is expected to make his debut tonight in Los Angeles. Janmark, who had 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 41 games with Chicago, is expected to start on the third line with Tomas Nosek and Alex Tuch.
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Stolarz starts Wednesday in San Jose.
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Brassard is back in the Coyotes lineup on Wednesday.
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Raanta starts Wednesday afternoon in Minnesota.
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Raanta is expected to start Wednesday afternoon in Minnesota.
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Rask is expected to start Thursday against the Islanders.
Eichel will miss the rest of the 2021 season due to a herniated disc in his neck.
Eichel suffered a neck injury on May 7th and is expected to need surgery to repair a herniated disc. According to the Sabres, Eichel is expected to be healthy and ready to play at the beginning of the 2021-22 season.
Radulov will undergo core muscle surgery and miss the remainder of the 2021 seasons.
Radulov has been out since March 18th and will undergo core muscle surgery, which will cost him the rest of the 2021 campaign. Radulov finishes the season with 12 points (4G / 8A) in 11 games.
Bishop (knee) will not play during the 2021 season.
Bishop was expected to return at some point during the 2021 season but the Stars will keep him out to allow him time "to continue his rehabilitation and return to full health for the 2022 season." With Bishop out, the Stars will continue to roll with a goaltending tandem of Anton Khudobin and Jake Oettinger.
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Korenar will make his first career start on Wednesday.
Armia (COVID-19) will return to the Canadiens lineup on Wednesday.
Armia has been sidelined by COVID-19 since mArch 20th but will play Wednesday vs. the Flames. Armia skated in the top-6 with Nick Suzuki and Tyler Toffoli in the morning skate, so he'll have a prime opportunity to put up some points vs. Calgary.
Raanta (lower-body) may start Wednesday in Minnesota.
The Coyotes did not announce a starting goalie for Wednesday's game in Minnesota but they said it could be Raanta, who has been out with a lower-body injury since March 22nd. They said that he will take warmups and a decision will be made between him and Adin Hill after.
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