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Leonard will replace Kurtis Gabriel after sitting as a healthy scratch on Saturday night. Leonard, who has two assists in eight games will play in the bottom-6 and could see some power-play time on PP2.

Noesen will play for the first time since January 28th, replacing Marcus Sorensen on the fourth line. Noesen has failed to record a point in four games this season.


The Sharks' blueline depth will be tested on Monday with both Karlsson and Radim Simek out. Frederik Claesson will make his season debut replacing Karlsson.

Acciari did not travel with the team as they start a four-game road trip tonight in Tampa Bay and is expected to miss the entire trip. With Acciari out, look for Juho Lammikko to draw back into the lineup.


Barry Trotz was speaking in riddles this morning, telling reporters that "we're all healthy" and that Beauvillier is "close to able to play" but would not specifically say if he's in on Monday. Consider Beauvillier a game-time decision and monitor his status when they hit the ice for warmups.

Werenski returned to the lineup on Saturday but is not 100 percent, so he'll come out of the lineup Monday in Carolina. With Werenski sidelined, Dean Kukan will draw back in. Consider Werenski day-to-day.





Grigorenko has two goals and three assists (five points) in 15 games this season but will come out of the lineup Monday in Carolina. With Grirgorenko getting scratched, Stefan Mateau will make his season debut.

Matteau appeared in nine games with the Blue Jackets a season ago, replacing Mikhail Grigorenko in Carolina. The 26-year-old winger had two goals and one assist last year and has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 73 career NHL games.


Stamkos was originally listed as questionable for Monday's game due to a minor lower-body injury but is good-to-go vs. the Panthers. Stamkos, who has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 11 games this season, will be back on the top line and top power-play unit.



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