Kahkonen hasn't played since allowing four goals on 20 shots (.800 SV%) in a 7-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last week, his only start in the last five for the Sharks. He will return to the crease on Monday afternoon as the Sharks are +228 road underdogs against a Buffalo Sabres team that was shutout 1-0 against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
Clague was the 51st overall pick of the Los Angeles Kings in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and has 17 points (2G / 15A) in 31 games with the Rochester Americans of the AHL. Last season, he spent 33 games with the Sabres, scoring four points (0G / 4A).
Kane exited Sunday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs early in the first period, playing only 1:07 time-on-ice, with a lower-body injury. A medical update hasn't been provided yet, but following the game, Red Wings' head coach Derek Lalonde stated that he believed the injury was not related to his hip, which he had surgery on in the offseason. Kane has been a major contributor in the Red Wings offence, scoring 16 points (7G / 9A) and tallying 63 shots in 19 games.
Beniers played 11:04 TOI before leaving Saturday's win in Columbus with an upper-body injury. Head coach Dave Hakstol did not have an update on Beniers' status post-game, so consider him questionable to play Monday in Pittsburgh.
Burakovsky played just 1:40 TOI before leaving Saturday's win in Columbus with a lower-body injury. Head coach Dave Hakstol did not have an update on Burakovsky's status post-game, so consider him questionable to play Monday in Pittsburgh.
Robertson will re-enter the lineup after sitting each of the last two games in place of Bobby McMann, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Robertson has six goals and six assists in 25 games this season.
McMann left Saturday's game against the Avalanche due to an undisclosed injury but was able to return. Nick Robertson will take his place in the Leafs' lineup on Sunday.
Blidh was sent down to make room for Kaapo Kakko, who returned from a lower-body injury on Sunday. Blidh has played just one game with the Rangers this season, registering one hit and one shot on goal in just over five minutes of ice time.
Eichel missed Saturday's game against the Flames due to the undisclosed injury and has now been placed on injured reserve. Eichel's absence leaves a major void in the Golden Knights' attack, as he's racked up 19 goals and 25 assists in 42 games this season. Eichel's move to the injured reserve means he'll be sidelined until next Saturday's game against the Penguins, at the earliest.
This very well could just be a paper transaction as the Lightning are off until Thursday. We'll get a better sense of how they'll lineup for that game against the Wild when they return to practice on Tuesday.
This very well could just be a paper transaction as the Lightning are off until Thursday. We'll get a better sense of how they'll lineup for that game against the Wild when they return to practice on Tuesday.
This very well could just be a paper transaction as the Lightning are off until Thursday. We'll get a better sense of how they'll lineup for that game against the Wild when they return to practice on Tuesday.
Gaunce was sent down to make way for the return of Sean Kuraly (abdominal), who was activated off injured reserve on Sunday. Gaunce has one goal and two assists in eight games with the Blue Jackets this season.
The Golden Knights recalled 2020 first-round pick Brendan Brisson earlier in the day, so he could potentially slide into the lineup for his NHL debut if Stephenson is unable to go on Monday. Stephenson has seven goals and 13 assists in 39 games this season.
Kuraly will make his first appearance since exiting December 23rd's game against the Maple Leafs with an abdominal injury. He has six goals and five assists in 35 games this season.
Kuznetsov returns to the Wranglers after making just one appearance with the Flames. He has two goals and five assists in 31 AHL games this season.
Brisson, Vegas' 29th-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, is yet to make his NHL debut. The 22-year-old centre has ten goals and 13 assists in 37 games with the Henderson Silver Knights this season.
