Bertuzzi will not play Sunday vs. the Panthers.
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Khudobin led the Stars onto the ice for warmups.
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Greiss led the Red Wings onto the ice for warmups.
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Skinner is expected to start Sunday vs. the Senators.
Sekera will not be able to play Sunday due to COVID-19 protocol.
It appears as if the Stars' COVID-19 woes will continue Sunday in Carolina. With Sekera coming out of the lineup, either Joel Hanley or Taylor Fedun will suit up on the Stars' blueline.
Benn (lower-body) has been activated from IR and is expected to play on Sunday.
Benn has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Sunday after being activated from IR. Benn was held off of the scoresheet in 11:43 TOI in his season debut.
Bear (head) is questionable to play Sunday to the Senators.
Bear was hit in the head by a puck while sitting on the bench last night and is doubtful to play Sunday vs. the Senators. With Bear likely out, either William Lagesson or Kris Russell will likely play.
Timashov has been promoted from the practice squad and is expected to make his Islanders debut on Sunday.
Timashov spent the 2020 season with the Maple Leafs and Red Wings before being dealt to the Islanders this offseason. Timashov will replace Oliver Wahlstrom in the lineup on Sunday and comes in with nine points (4G / 5A) in 44 career NHL games.
Czarnik has been promoted from the practice squad and is expected to make his Islanders debut on Sunday.
Czarnik is expected to replace Kieffer Bellows in the Islanders lineup and make his season and Islanders debut in Philadelphia. the 28-year-old has 38 points (13G / 25A) in 121 career NHL games.
The Islanders have sent Oliver Wahlstrom to the taxi squad.
The Islanders will shuffle some players around after losing four straight games. Wahlstrom, Leo Komarov and Kieffer Bellows will go to the taxi squad with Austin Czarnik, Dmytro Timashov and Ilya Sorokin coming up.
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The Islanders have sent Leo Komarov to the taxi squad.
The Islanders will shuffle some players around after losing four straight games. Komarov, Kieffer Bellows and Oliver Wahlstrom will go to the taxi squad with Austin Czarnik, Dmytro Timashov and Ilya Sorokin coming up.
The Islanders have sent Kieffer Bellows to the taxi squad.
The Islanders will shuffle some players around after losing four straight games. Bellows, Leo Komarov and Oliver Wahlstrom will go to the taxi squad with Austin Czarnik, Dmytro Timashov and Ilya Sorokin coming up.
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Shore will make his Hurricanes debut on Sunday.
Shore was originally a second-round pick of the Panthers in 2009 and has been in Switzerland and Russia since 2018. The 30-year old will make his Hurricanes debut, replacing Max McCormick on Sunday. Shore has 26 points (9G / 17A) in 94 career NHL games.
McCormick (upper-body) will not play on Sunday.
McCormick suffered an upper-body injury early in Saturday's win over the Stars and will come out of the lineup for Sunday's rematch. With McCormick coming out, Drew Shore will make his season debut.
Mrazek (upper-body) will be re-evaluated on Monday.
Mrazek was forced to leave Saturday's game vs. the Stars with an upper-body injury and will not be available for Sunday's rematch. Mrazek will undergo an MRI and will be re-evaluated on Monday, so expect a more detailed update on his status to come early next week. James Reimer will start Sunday.
Bertuzzi (upper-body) is questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Panthers.
Bertuzzi was forced to leave Saturday's overtime loss with an upper-body injury and his status for Sunday's game is up in the air. With Bertuzzi hurt, Givani Smith was recalled from the taxi squad and would replace him if he's unavailable.
Stepan (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the Senators' lineup on Sunday.
Stepan missed Thursday's game in Vancouver with an undisclosed injury but is expected to replace Filip Chlapik in the lineup on Sunday. Stepan has one goal, one assist and a minus-6 rating in seven games with the Senators.
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Reimer will start Sunday vs. the Stars.
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Driedger will start Sunday in Detroit.
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Zub is expected to make his NHL debut on Sunday.
Zub came over from the KHL this offseason after scoring 13 goals with nine assists (22 points) in 57 games with St. Petersburg SKA. The 25-year-old undrafted free agent is expected to replace Thomas Chabot, who is doubtful with an undisclosed injury.
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