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Samsonov was the first goalie off of the ice at the Capitals morning skate.
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Haula will draw back into the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.
Haula was a healthy scratch on Sunday but will replace Anton Blidh in the lineup on Tuesday. Haula has had a slow start to his Bruins career, scoring just one goal and two assists in 17 games.
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DeBrusk will be back in the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.
DeBrusk was a healthy scratch on Saturday but will return to the lineup on Tuesday with Brad Marchand suspended. DeBrusk recently requested a trade so any game in the lineup right now could be his last in a Bruins uniform. DeBrusk has scored three goals with three assists (six points) in 17 games this season.
Blidh (upper-body) will not play Tuesday vs. the Red Wings.
Blidh will be replaced by Jake DeBrusk in the lineup on Tuesday. Blidh is day-to-day but has not yet been ruled out for their remaining two games this week.
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Holtby will start Tuesday vs. the Hurricanes.
The Blues have placed Tyler Bozak on the COVID-19 protocol list.
Bozak is not expected to be available for Tuesday's game vs. the Lightning. This would leave the Blues without Bozak, David Perron, James Neal and Klim Kostin. Logan Brown was recalled on Monday and will suit up for Kostin, a seventh defenseman may be deployed to replace Bozak.
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Binnington was the first goalie off of the ice at the Blues morning skate.
Hughes (shoulder) will return to the Devils lineup on Tuesday.
Hughes returns to the lineup one week ahead of schedule. Hughes had a great start to the season, scoring two goals with one assist in his first two games and will be back on the top power-play unit vs. the Sharks.
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Holtby is in the starter's crease at the Stars morning skate.
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Kahkonen will start Tuesday vs. the Coyotes.
The Predators have recalled Michael McCarron from Milwaukee (AHL).
McCarron has split his season between the AHL and NHL. He's pointless in six games with the Predators but has one goal and two assists (three points) in nine AHL games.
Pinto had shoulder surgery last week and is out indefinitely.
Pinto underwent surgery to repair the dislocation he suffered on November 13th and there is no timetable for his return.
The Oilers have placed Duncan Keith (upper-body) on IR.
Keith was originally listed as day-to-day but was moved to IR on Tuesday to open up a roster spot for Markus Niemelainen to be recalled. Keith is eligible to be activated from IR whenever he's back to 100 percent.
The Oilers have recalled Markus Niemelainen from Bakersfield (AHL).
Niemelainen has scored one goal with two assists (three points) in 14 AHL games this season. Niemelainen could make his NHL debut this week after Cody Ceci was moved to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Ceci has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Ceci is questionable to play Wednesday after being moved to the COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday morning. Markus Niemelainen was recalled from the AHL and could make his NHL debut vs. the Penguins.
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Kiersted will draw into the Panthers lineup on Tuesday.
With Gustav Forsling out week-to-week, Kiersted will be in the lineup on Tuesday and could get an extended run on the Panthers' blueline. The 23-year-old started the season in the AHL, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in 16 games. He has one assist in nine career NHL games.
The Hurricanes recalled Jalen Chatfield from Chicago (AHL).
With Tony DeAngelo placed on the COVID-19 protocol list, Chatfield was recalled from the AHL and travelled to Dallas for Tuesday's game. Chatfield has scored four goals with three assists (seven points) in 17 AHL games this season and has one assist in 18 career NHL games with the Canucks.
The Hurricanes recalled Maxime Lajoie from Chicago (AHL).
With Brett Pesce placed on the COVID-19 protocol list, Lajoie was recalled from the AHL and travelled to Dallas for Tuesday's game. Lajoie has eight points (1G / 7A) in 17 AHL games this season and 15 points (7G / 8A) in 62 career NHL games with the Senators.
The Red Wings recalled Kyle Criscuolo from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Criscuolo is at a point-per-game in the AHL, picking up 12 points (5G / 7A) in 12 games. He was most likely recalled to serve as an extra forward in Boston.
Hronek is questionable to play Tuesday due to a non-COVID illness.
Hronek was missing from Monday's practice and is questionable to play Tuesday vs. the Bruins. If Hronek can't play, look for Daniel Renouf to re-enter the lineup and Gustav Lindstrom to play on PP2.
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