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Copp (upper-body) will play against the Canadiens on Monday.

Copp played only 13:48 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals and has missed two games since, but is set to return to the lineup on Monday. The 29-year-old forward has been limited to only one point (1G / 0A) in his last eight contests.

Andrew Copp
MacLean (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in New Jersey on Monday.

MacLean did not participate in the morning skate on Monday and will be a game-time decision vs. New Jersey. The 24-year-old will be replaced by Simon Holmstrom if he is unable to go tonight. Through 30 games played, the rookie has three goals, seven points, 25 SOG, 11 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus.

Kyle MacLean
Saros will start in Pittsburgh on Monday.

The Predators play their final game of the season on Monday and will turn to Saros between the pipes. Saros has allowed four goals in two straight but saved 31 of 35 shots (.886 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Predators enter action as +100 road underdogs.

Juuse Saros
MacLean (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Monday vs. New Jersey.

MacLean did not participate in the morning skate on Monday and will be a game-time decision vs. New Jersey. The 24-year-old will be replaced by Simon Holmstrom if he is unable to go tonight. Through 30 games played, the rookie has three goals, seven points, 25 SOG, 11 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus.

Kyle MacLean
Comrie will start on Monday in Tampa Bay.

After several months of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen owning the Sabres crease, Comrie will get an opportunity on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Comrie has struggled when called upon this season, posting a 3.91 GAA and .864 SV% through nine games (1-7-0). The Sabres enter action as +152 road underdogs.

Eric Comrie
Jenik has been reassigned to Tucson (AHL) on Monday.

Jenik's five-game stint with Arizona is up after he was reassigned to Tucson (AHL) on Monday to help with the team's playoff push. The 23-year-old only had one assist with Arizona but returns to Tucson, where he had 16 goals, 36 points and 48 PIMs in 54 games before his previous call-up.

Jan Jenik
Olofsson will draw back into the Sabres' lineup on Monday vs. Tampa Bay.

Olofsson has been a healthy scratch for the previous four games but will draw back into the lineup on Monday vs. Tampa Bay as he takes the spot of Lukas Rousek. The 28-year-old has struggled all season, leading to his least productive season since joining the NHL in 2018-19, with seven goals, eight assists, 66 SOG and four PIMs in 50 games played.

Victor Olofsson
Rousek is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Tampa Bay.

Rousek has gone six games without a point and will be the odd-man out of Buffalo's lineup on Monday vs. Tampa Bay as Victor Olofsson takes his spot in the lineup. The 24-year-old has yet to score in 15 games played this year but has two assist, four SOG, and a -1 plus/minus.

Lukas Rousek
Demko will start on Tuesday vs. Calgary.

Demko has missed the previous 14 games due to a knee injury but will make his much-anticipated return on Tuesday vs. Calgary. The 28-year-old will look to extend his personal three-game winning streak and build on his impressive 34-13-2 record, 2.47 GAA, .917 SV% and five shutouts on the season. He'll host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, who despite being out of the playoffs have won their last two games but are ranked 17th in the NHL in goals per game (3.09).

Thatcher Demko
Subban has been reassigned to Cleveland (AHL) on Monday.

Subban appeared in one game for Columbus during his recall and impressed despite losing with 32 saves on 35 shots (.914 SV%) but has been reassigned to Cleveland (AHL) on Monday for the playoff push. The 30-year-old veteran returns to Cleveland, where he has struggled since being acquired at the trade deadline, with his 0-3-0 record, 4.56 GAA and .853 SV%.

Malcolm Subban
Kopitar (undisclosed) is doubtful to play on Monday after missing the Kings' morning skate.

Kopitar did not play on Saturday and could miss a second straight game on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. Kopitar has four points (0G / 2A) in his last three games and 70 points (26G / 44A) in 79 games this season. On Saturday, Pierre-Luc Dubois centred the top line with Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe.

Anze Kopitar
Talbot is expected to start on Monday vs. Minnesota.

The Kings continue their fight for playoff positioning on Monday and will turn to Talbot between the pipes against the Minnesota Wild. Talbot has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in four straight (3-1-0), including saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames. The Kings enter action as -168 home favourites.

Cam Talbot
MacDonald (undisclosed) did not travel with San Jose on their road-trip and is done for the 2023-24 season.

MacDonald missed the Sharks' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will miss the remainder of the regular season after not travelling with the team on their road trip on Monday. The 31-year-old ends his 2023-24 with a career-high seven goals and 34 games played, alongside his two assists, 49 SOG and 23 PIMs.

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