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Campbell will start Monday vs. the Rangers.
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Evans (undisclosed) is questionable to play Tuesday vs. San Jose.
Evans was missing from Monday's practice and is questionable to play on Tuesday. Adam Brooks skated in his spot at practice and would likely replace him in the lineup if Evans is unable to play.
Liljegren will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Liljegren was in the lineup on Saturday but will sit with Justin Holl (illness) returning to the lineup.
Wheeler is in COVID-19 protocol and is questionable for Tuesday.
Wheeler missed Monday's practice after being put on the COVID-19 reserve list and is questionable to play Tuesday in Minnesota. Andrew Copp moved up to the top line in Wheeler's absence.
The Avalanche have recalled Mikhail Maltsev from Colorado (AHL).
Maltsev opened the season in the AHL but got off to a hot start, picking up four points (1G / 3A) in two games. Maltsev and Martin Kaut were both recalled and are expected to make their season debuts on Tuesday.
The Avalanche have recalled Martin Kaut from Colorado (AHL).
Kaut has picked up two assists in his first two AHL games this season and could make his season debut with Colorado on Tuesday. The Avalanche played with just 11 forwards on Saturday, so both Kaut and Mikhail Maltsev should draw in vs. the Capitals.
Send Down
The Avalanche have reassigned Dylan Sikura to Colorado (AHL).
Sikura failed to record a point in 12:39 TOI in his Avalanche debut on Saturday. He was sent down and Colorado recalled Martin Kaut and Mikhail Maltsev to take his place on the roster.
The Blackhawks have recalled Mike Harman from Rockford (AHL).
Hardman had one goal and two assists (three points) in eight games with the Blackhawks last season. He opened the AHL season with two assists in two games. After being called up this morning, Hardman was skating on the third line with Henrik Borgstrom and Alex DeBrincat, so look for him to play on Tuesday.
The Blackhawks have sent Ian Mitchell to Rockford (AHL).
Mitchell played in the Blackhawks season opener but was scratched in after they signed Erik Gustafsson to a one-year deal. Mitchell will get playing time in Rockford, where he had one assist in five games last season.
Rust is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Rust was hurt in the second game of the season and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. This is another huge blow for the Penguins, who are already without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin upfront. Luckily for the Penguins, they only have seven games over the next three weeks, so Rust may not miss too many games.
Crosby (wrist) will not play on Tuesday.
Crosby has been skating with the team lately but will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game vs. the Stars. This is probably a logical decision, considering after Tuesday they are off until Saturday. Monitor his status as the week progresses.
Goalie Start
Hutton will start the Coyotes home opener vs. the Blues.
Hoffman (lower-body) anticipates making his Canadiens' debut on Tuesday.
Hoffman took part in Monday's practice and said that he "should be good to go on Tuesday" if he gets medical clearance. Hoffman skated on a line with [Jake Evans] and Branden Gallagher and PP1 in practice.
Kucherov (lower-body) is going to "miss some time."
Kucherov left Saturday's game with a lower-body injury and appeared to be in significant discomfort. Head coach Jon Cooper said that Kucherov is still being evaluated but that it's more than a "day-to-day thing" and added that he's going to "miss some time." With Kucherov not available for Monday's practice, Ondrej Palat moved to PP1 and Corey Perry moved up to the top line.
Backstrom (hip) has resumed skating but there is still no timetable for his return.
Backstrom has begun skating but head coach Peter Laviolette said that he is in the "beginning" of the rehab process, suggesting that he is still far from a season debut. Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre are expected to continue to fill the hole left by Backstrom's injury.
Barre-Boulet will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Barre-Boulet played just 8:12 TOI on Saturday and has one assist in two games while averaging 8:39 TOI/gm. Barre-Boulet will be replaced by Kole Lind.
Line Change
Lind will make his Kraken debut on Monday.
Lind appeared in seven games with the Canucks last season but has been scratched for the first three games of the 2021-22 season with Seattle. Lind will replace Alex Barre-Boulet in the lineup and is expected to skate on the second line. The 23-year-old has compiled 52 points (19G/ 33A) in 69 AHL games over the last two seasons.
Dunn (undisclosed) will not play on Monday.
Dunn remains day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will miss his second straight game on Monday. With Dunn out, Haydn Fleury replaced him on the third pair and second power-play unit over the weekend.
Line Change
Kylington will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Kylington suited up as a seventh defensseman in the Flames season opener but will sit on Monday with Blake Coleman set to make his Flames debut. Kylington played just 3:27 TOI on Saturday, so this move doesn't come as much of a surprise.
Coleman will make his Flames debut on Monday.
Coleman missed the season opener while serving his one-game suspension but will play in the home opener vs. the Ducks on Monday. Coleman spent a lot of time on the top line in training camp but will open the season on the third line with Mikael Backlund and Milan Lucic.
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