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Brossoit led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
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Dadonov was added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
The Golden Knights are one of two teams left before the Christmas break but adding Pietrangelo and Dadonov to the COVID-19 protocol list muddies the chances of this game happening. If it does happen, the Golden Knights will be without Dadonov, who filled in on the top line with Mark Stone not available for their last game.
Pietrangelo was added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
The Golden Knights are one of two teams left before the Christmas break but adding Pietrangelo and Dadonov to the COVID-19 protocol list muddies the chances of this game happening. If it does happen, the Golden Knights will be without their top defenseman.
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Jones was the first goalie off of the ice at the Flyers morning skate.
Zboril will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL on December 2nd.
Zboril tore his ACL against the Predators on December 2nd and underwent surgery on December 16th, ending his 2021-22 season. Zboril had three assists in 10 games with the Bruins this season.
The Flyers have recalled Gerry Mayhew from Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Mayhew will likely make his Flyers debut on Tuesday with Kevin Hayes landing in COVID-19 protocol on Monday. Mathew has scored nine goals with six assists (15 points) in 23 AHL games so far this season. He has three points (2G / 1A) in 17 career NHL games, all with the Minnesota Wild.
The Capitals sent Beck Malenstyn to Hershey (AHL) on Monday.
Both Malenstyn and Brett Leason were sent to the AHL on Monday, seemingly opening the door for Tom Wilson to return to the lineup on Tuesday. Michael Sgarbossa also tested out of COVID-19 protocol and will be available to play Tuesday.
The Capitals sent Brett Leason to Hershey (AHL) on Monday.
Both Leason and Beck Malenstyn were sent to the AHL on Monday, seemingly opening the door for Tom Wilson to return to the lineup on Tuesday. Michael Sgarbossa also tested out of COVID-19 protocol and will be available to play Tuesday.
Burns has been placed in COVID-19 protocol.
The Sharks have already been shut down through the Christmas break, so we'll see when they resume play next week. Burns will likely be out until at least next Thursday.
Lagesson has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
The Oilers have already been shut down through the Christmas break, so we'll see when they resume play next week. Lagesson will likely be out until at least next Thursday.
Nurse has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
The Oilers have already been shut down through the Christmas break, so we'll see when they resume play next week. Nurse will likely be out until at least next Thursday.
Spurgeon (lower-body) was placed on IR retroactive to December 16th.
Spurgeon will be out until after the Christmas break and could be out long-term. Head coach Dean Evason said that "it's not short-term" so expect a more detailed timetable after the teams return from the Holiday break.
Greenway (lower-body) did not travel to Dallas for Monday's game.
Greenway's lower-body injury is considered minor and will not play Monday in Dallas. Kevin Fiala will move up into Greenway's spot with Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno.
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Talbot will start Monday in Dallas.
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Oettinger will start Monday vs. the Wild.
Hayes has been placed in COVID-19 protocol.
Hayes left Monday's practice early after a positive set and has been placed on the COVID-19 protocol list. The Flyers are one of the few teams that actually have games this week but it looks like they will be without Hayes on Tuesday.
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Oettinger was in the starter's crease at the Stars morning skate.
Carlsson was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday.
The Blue Jackets are in Buffalo on Monday and they'll be without Carlsson, Jack Roslovic and Boone Jenner, who entered protocol on Sunday.
Roslovic was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday.
The Blue Jackets are in Buffalo on Monday and they'll be without Roslovic, Boone Jenner and Gabriel Carlsson, who entered protocol on Sunday.
Jenner was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday.
The Blue Jackets are in Buffalo on Monday and they'll be without Jenner, Jack Roslovic and Gabriel Carlsson, who entered protocol on Sunday.
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