The Blackhawks have recalled Reese Johnson from Rockford (AHL).
Johnson has scored one goal and one assist in five AHL games this season. He returns to the Blackhawks, where he has failed to register a point in six games.
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Quick is in the starter's crease at the Kings morning skate.
Chytil is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Chytil was hurt in his first shift on Saturday and will not play Monday vs. the Panthers. With Chytil out, Kevin Rooney will likely serve as the Rangers' No.3 centre.
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Campbell will start Monday vs. the Kings.
Campbell stopped 42 of the 44 shots that he faced in the Maple Leafs' win over the Bruins on Saturday. Campbell is riding a four-game winning streak, having stopped 119 of the 124 shots (.960 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he will face his former team with the Los Angeles Kings in town riding a four-game winning streak of their own.
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Knight is in the starter's crease at the Panthers morning skate.
Knight allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Panthers' win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. Even without Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers continued their winning ways. In his first five starts of the season, Knight has gone 4-0-1 with a 2.51 GAA and .918 SV%.
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Vanecek was the first goalie off of the ice at the Capitals morning skate.
Vanecek allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Capitals loss to the Flyers on Saturday. Vanecek has now given up 13 goals on 111 shots (.883 SV%) in his last five appearances (four starts). He draws a nice matchup on Monday with the Sabres in town--Buffalo has lost four in a row while being outscored 17-to-10.
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Shesterkin was the first goalie off of the ice at the Rangers morning skate.
Shesterkin allowed six goals on 37 shots in the Rangers loss in Calgary on Saturday. The Rangers had a tough road trip and Shesterkin allowed a combined nine goals on 73 shots (.877 SV%). On Monday, he'll face a Panthers team that has yet to lose in regulation this season.
The Hurricanes have recalled Alex Lyon from Chicago (AHL).
With Antti Raanta dealing with an upper-body injury, Lyon has been summoned from the AHL to serve as the Hurricanes No.2 netminder. The 28-year-old netminder has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .891 SV% in three AHL games this season.
Chytil (undisclosed) is questionable for Monday's game vs. Florida.
Chytil exited Saturday's game in Calgary after his first shift and did not return. Head coach Gerard Gallant did not have an update on Chytil's status post-game, so his availability for Monday's game remains in question. Julien Gauthier, who is currently the only reserve forward on the Rangers' roster, will likely replace Chytil if he can't play.
Olofsson (undisclosed) did not travel to Washington for Monday's game.
Olofsson has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury and will not play Monday in Washington either. Head coach Don Granato said that Olofsson is improving but remains day-to-day and could play vs. the Maple Leafs on Friday.
Anderson (upper-body) did not travel to Washington for Monday's game.
Anderson missed Saturday's game vs. the Red Wings with an upper-body injury and will miss Monday's game in Washington as well. Anderson is listed as day-to-day, so he shouldn't be sidelined long-term. Look for Aaron Dell to backup Dustin Tokarski vs. the Capitals.
The Capitals recalled Axel Jonsson-Fjallby from Hershey (AHL).
Jonsson-Fjallby bounced around on the waiver wire before the season started, ultimately ending up back in Washington. The 23-year-old forward has scored three goals with four assists (seven points) in his first nine AHL games and Monday would be his NHL debut if he plays.
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Binnington will start Sunday's game in Anaheim.
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Gibson led the Ducks onto the ice for warmups.
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Binnington is expected to start Sunday's game in Anaheim.
O'Reilly (COVID-19 list) will return to the Blues lineup on Sunday.
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Lankinen will start Sunday's game against the Predators.
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Saros led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
Pitlick has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol list and will play Sunday against the Islanders.
Zuccarello has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol list and will play Sunday against the Islanders.
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