Pilut (illness) is questionable to play Saturday.
Pilut missed Friday's practice with an illness so his status for Saturday's game is in doubt. Colin Miller will draw back into the lineup if Pilut can't play.
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Bishop (lower-body) is expected to be available on Thursday.
Bishop did not dress on Tuesday due to a minor lower-body injury but is expected to at least back up on Thursday. Jake Oettinger was sent back to the AHL on Wednesday, clearing the way for Bishop to suit up in Nashville. It’s unclear whether he or Anton Khudobin will get the nod.
Pilut will draw into the Sabres lineup on Tuesday.
Pilut will replace Colin Miller in the lineup and will suit up for his first NHL game since February 9th. Pilut has no points while playing 16:04 ATOI in 11 NHL games this season.
Bishop (lower-body) is not expected to be available on Tuesday.
Stars head coach Rick Bowness said that Bishop has a "lower-body situation" and is getting the night off. Jake Oettinger was recalled from Texas (AHL) and is expected to backup Anton Khudobin vs. the Oilers.
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The Senators reassigned Josh Norris to Belleville on Sunday.
Norris being sent back to the AHL suggests that Anthony Duclair is set to return from injury. Norris had no points but fired nine shots in 17:55 ATOI in his first three NHL games.
The Sabres have recalled Lawrence Pilut from Rochester (AHL).
Pilut has not recorded a point in 11 NHL games this season but has 23 points (6G / 17A) in 37 games with Rochester. The 24-year-old could remain with the Sabres through the remainder of the season and could be an important part of their playoff push.
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Bishop will start Thursday in Boston.
Bishop was pulled after allowing four goals on 13 shots in the Stars loss to the Blues last Friday. Anton Khudobin started the last two games but Bishop will start tonight in Boston. He is 8-4-2 with a 2.87 GAA, .910 SV% and one shutout on the road this year while the Bruins are 7-1-0 while scoring 3.75 goals per game in their last eight games.
The Senators have recalled Josh Norris from Belleville (AHL).
The Senators returned Filip Chlapik to Belleville yesterday and bring Norris back to replace him on the NHL roster. The 20-year-old centre did not record a point in his NHL debut (02/22) but is second in the AHL in goals (30) and tied for third in points (58).
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The Penguins have reassigned Sam Lafferty to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Both Lafferty and Anthony Angello were returned to the AHL on Monday after the Penguins added a trio of forwards at the deadline. Lafferty has spent most of the season in Pittsburgh, scoring six goals with seven assists (13 points) in 46 games.
The Oilers have acquired Tyler Ennis from the Senators for a 2021 fifth-round pick.
Ennis is set to become an unrestricted free-agent on July 1st after signing a one-year deal with the Senators in the off-season. He’s managed to rack up 14 goals and 19 assists in 61 games this year despite playing just 14:42 a game. Ennis is another productive addition to Edmonton’s top-nine as they continue to strengthen their depth up front.
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Ennis will sit out Saturday's game against the Canadiens for precautionary reasons.
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Bishop will start on Friday against the Blues.
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Bishop will start against the Coyotes on Wednesday.
Tuch is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
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Bishop will start in Montreal on Saturday.
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Bishop will start in Toronto on Thursday.
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Bishop was the first goalie off the ice at the Stars morning skate on Thursday.
Pilut will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
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Zucker will make his Penguins debut on Tuesday.
Zucker, who was acquired from the Wild on Monday night, will make his debut on the Penguins' top line with Sidney Crosby. Zucker, who has scored 14 goals with 15 assists in 45 games this season, brings a ton of energy and skill to Crosby's wing, a spot where many have posted career years.
The Penguins have acquired Jason Zucker from the Wild for Alex Galchenyuk, Calen Addison and a 2020 first-round pick.
Zucker has scored 14 goals with 15 assists (29 points) in 45 games with the Wild this season. Zucker, who is a one-time 30-goal scorer, will get a huge fantasy boost because he will likely slot in the top-6 with Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin. After this year, Zucker has three years left with a $5.5M cap-hit (per PuckPedia).