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Zucker left Monday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return.

Zucker left after a hard into the boards in the first period. Coach Mike Yeo said that Zucker is not expected to be back in the lineup in the near future. With Zucker out, expect Justin Fontaine to get back in the lineup on Tuesday after being a healthy scratch on Monday.

Jason Zucker
The Maple Leafs have recalled Sam Carrick from Toronto (AHL).

Carrick, 22, has scored three goals with 13 assists (16 points) in 31 games with the Marlies this season. He spent five games with the Maple Leafs earlier in the year, but did not register a point. He could be in the lineup tonight vs. the Capitals.

Sam Carrick
Zucker (illness) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. the Maple Leafs.

Zucker has missed the last three games with an illness, but could be back in tonight vs. Toronto. Zucker has 12 goals and four assists in 32 games this season. He will play on the fourth line with Ryan Carter and Matt Cooke if he can play.

Jason Zucker
Schenn will miss two weeks with a shoulder injury.

Schenn suffered the shoulder injury on a hit from Avs’ forward Nathan MacKinnon, who was ejected on the play. MacKinnon will not be suspended, but the injury to Schenn re-opens the door for Carlo Colaiacovo to return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch on Saturday.

Luke Schenn
The Maple Leafs recall Sam Carrick from Toronto (AHL).

Carrick was 'sent down' after Saturday's game, but it was simply a salary cap or 'paper move'. Toronto save $3,500 per day when he is not 'officially' on the roster. He played just over four minutes in his NHL debut on Saturday, so he is not fantasy relevant at this point of his career.

Sam Carrick
The Wild have placed Jason Zucker on injured reserve and recalled Stephane Veilleux from Iowa (AHL).

Zucker missed the most recent Wild game with a lower-body injury. His placement on IR allowed the Wild to recall Veilleux for forward depth. He is able to play as soon as he is healthy with his placement being retroactive to Feb. 6.

Jason Zucker
The Kings have recalled Tanner Pearson from Manchester (AHL).

Pearson, 21, has appeared in eight games with the Kings this season, recording one point (his first career NHL goal). Pearson has also played in 41 games with Manchester this season, recording 32 points (17G /15A) and 18 penalty minutes. His 17 goals with the Monarchs are tied for the team lead.

Tanner Pearson
Left wing Tanner Pearson was recalled has been recalled by the Los Angeles Kings.

Pearson is eligible to play in tonight’s game against the Minnesota Wild, he took shifts alongside Colin Fraser with a rotating right wing during line rushes, which could be an indication that he won’t play. Pearson has recorded one goal and a minus-1 rating in six games with the Kings this season. He is third in points with Manchester having totalled 25 points (13G / 12A) in 30 games.

Tanner Pearson