Koivu was back at practice on Monday but remains a game-time decision for Tuesday's game. Koivu, who has missed the last 12 games with a lower-body injury, will centre the second line with Zach Parise and Kevin Fiala if he does play.
Korpisalo has been among the best goalies in the NHL since mid-November, ranking first in the NHL in wins (11), tied for second in shutouts (2), tied for sixth in GAA (2.04) and tied for 10th in SV% (.926) over that span. Korpisalo suffered a knee injury during the shootout vs. Chicago last night and now the Blue Jackets turn to an inexperienced duo of Elvis Merzlikins and Matiss Kivlenieks.
Clifton suffered an upper-body injury early in Sunday's game vs. the Sabres and will not play against the Devils tomorrow. With Clifton and Charlie McAvoy definitely out and Torey Krug not expected to travel, look for the recently recalled Jeremy Lauzon to play with Matt Grzelcyk.
Krug was on the ice for Monday's morning skate but head coach Bruce Cassidy doesn't expect him to play tomorrow vs. the Devils. With Krug likely out, Charlie McAvoy on IR and Connor Clifton dealing with an upper-body injury, Jeremy Lauzon was called up and is expected to skate with Matt Grzelcyk.
Krejci missed Monday's morning skate and will not play Tuesday in New Jersey. Krejci, who is day-to-day, will be replaced by Par Lindholm in the lineup and the second and third lines will be shuffled in his absence.
Joseph appeared in three straight games, playing 11:03 ATOI but failing to record a point. It's been a tough season for the 22-year-old, who played the entire 2018-19 season with Tampa Bay. He heads back to Syracuse, where he has one goal in two games.
With Jonathan Bernier returning to the crease last night, Pickard was the No.3 goalie on the Red Wings roster. So he returns to the AHL, where he is 9-7-3 with a 3.03 GAA and .893 SV% in 19 games this season.
Kivihalme was a fifth-round pick of the Predators back in 2013 but signed with the Maple Leafs this summer. The 24-year-old defenseman is in his first season in North America and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 28 AHL games this season.
Liljegren has been promoted frequently lately but still hasn't made his NHL debut. It remains to be seen if he will play Tuesday but with Jake Muzzin out for an extended period of time, there should be a chance for the 20-year-old to play.
Lauzon has spent the entire 2019-20 season in the AHL, amassing 10 points (1G / 9A) in 35 games. Lauzon comes up with Charlie McAvoy going on IR and could make his season debut on Tuesday. The 22-year-old, former second-round pick (2015) had one goal in 16 games with the Bruins last year.
McAvoy suffered a lower-body injury in Boston's win vs. the Capitals last Monday but it was believed to be minor. His move to IR suggests that he'll miss Tuesday's game in New Jersey. He is eligible to return whenever he is healthy but the move to IR opens up a roster spot to call-up Jeremy Lauzon from Providence (AHL).
Jarry allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Penguins 5-2 win in Nashville last Friday. Jarry continues his amazing run, winning his last four while posting a 1.70 GAA, .942 SV% and one shutout. Since the middle of November, Jarry is tied for second in wins (10), second in GAA (1.74) and third in SV% (.943). He starts the week with a good home matchup. Ottawa has lost eight of its last nine road games (1-6-2) while scoring just 2.11 goals per game.
Djoos appeared in his first two games of the season over the weekend but it looks like he'll come out of the lineup on Tuesday. He may have been a healthy scratch regardless with Michal Kempny likely returning but Djoos is now day-to-day with an upper-body injury that he suffered midway through Saturday's game in Carolina.
Oshie missed Monday's practice with an illness and may not be available for Tuesday's game vs. the Islanders. The Capitals have called him "day-to-day" and Richard Panik skated in his spot with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Jakub Vrana on the Capitals' second-line.
Kempny missed the last two games with an illness but was back on the third-pair with Radko Gudas on Monday. With Christian Djoos battling an upper-body injury, Kempny is expected to return to the lineup tomorrow vs. the Islanders. Kempny has three goals and 10 assists (13 points) in 30 games this season.
Wilson was a late-scratch in Carolina on Saturday but was back on the top line in Monday's practice and should play against the Islanders on Tuesday. Wilson has been stuffing categories lately, posting six points (1G / 5A) with 10 shots and 32 PIMS in his last seven games.
Smith has been with the Rochester Americans on an AHL contract but gets an NHL deal after picking up four points (1G / 3A) and 27 PIMS in 21 games this season. The 6-foot-2, 217 lbs. winger has had 100-plus PIMS in back-to-back seasons and brings some ruggedness to the list of potential call-ups.
Joonas Korpisalo was forced to leave Sunday's shootout loss with a lower-body injury and Kivlenieks' recall suggests that Korpisalo will miss some time. Kivlenieks has gone 7-6-2 with a 3.04 GAA and .894 SV% in 15 AHL games this season. This leaves the Blue Jackets with an inexperienced goaltending tandem. The 23-year-old Kivlenieks has never played in the NHL and 25-year-old Elvis Merzlikins has not won a game in his first 10 career NHL games.
Korpisalo was hurt in the first round of the shootout during the Blue Jackets' loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday. He showed some discomfort after Jonathan Toews scored on him and it got progressively worse, ending in Korpisalo being wheeled into the dressing room on a gurney. Korpisalo is set to undergo an MRI and further evaluation before the Blue Jackets release a detailed timetable.
