The Hurricanes have signed Ryan Dzingel to a one-year, two-way contract.
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The Penguins have acquired Ty Smith and a 2023 third-round pick from the Devils for John Marino.
Smith was a first-round pick in 2018 and had a nice rookie season (2G / 21A in 48 games) but struggled in his second season. The move to Pittsburgh provides the Penguins with a little salary relief for this season and a defenseman with some untapped offensive potential. Swapping Marino for Smith is certainly a downgrade defensively for Pittsburgh.
The Predators signed Mark Jankowski to a one-year, two-way contract.
Jankowski was with the Sabres last season, scoring two goals with three assists in 19 games. He spent more time in the AHL, registering 27 points (10G / 17A) in 32 games for Rochester. Heading to Nashville, he may open the 2022-23 season with Milwaukee (AHL).
Martinook (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to return to the Hurricanes lineup for Game 5.
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Reilly will draw into the Bruins lineup for Game 3.
With Hampus Lindholm (upper-body) not available for Game 3, Reilly will play in his first game of the series. Reilly skated on the top pair with Charlie McAvoy in the Bruins' morning skate and had 17 points (4G / 13A) in 70 regular-season games.
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Kochetkov will start Game 3 in Boston.
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Kochetkov is in the starter's crease at the Hurricanes morning skate.
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Hall (rest) will not play on Friday.
Slavin (rest) is not expected to play on Thursday.
The Hurricanes have clinched the Metropolitan Division, so Slavin, Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov are all expected to sit out on Thursday. Ethan Bear will draw into the lineup to replace Slavin.
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Staal (rest) is not expected to play on Thursday.
The Hurricanes have clinched the Metropolitan Division, so Staal, Andrei Svechnikov and Jaccob Slavin are all expected to sit out on Thursday. Jesperi Kotkaniemi will return to the lineup to replace Staal.
Svechnikov (rest) is not expected to play on Thursday.
The Hurricanes have clinched the Metropolitan Division, so Svechnikov, Jordan Staal and Jaccob Slavin are all expected to sit out on Thursday. Steven Lorentz will replace Svechnikov in the lineup.
Kotkaniemi (lower-body) is expected to draw back into the Hurricanes lineup on Thursday.
Kotkaniemi missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but will play Thursday vs. the Devils. Kotkaniemi will replace Jordan Staal, who is being rested. Kotkaniemi has picked up three assists in his last five games but has just four assists in his last 19 games.
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Kochetkov will start Tuesday in New York.
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Kochetkov is in the starter's crease at the Hurricanes' morning skate.
Carrier (lower-body) was activated from LTIR and will be back in the lineup on Sunday.
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Reilly will draw back into the Bruins lineup on Sunday.
Bayreuther will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
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Kochetkov will make his first career start on Saturday.
Staal (upper-body) is expected to be back in the Hurricanes lineup on Thursday.
Staal missed Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury that he suffered against the Avalanche over the weekend. Staal was back on the ice for Thursday's morning skate and is expected to play vs. the Jets. Staal has been red-hot as of late, scoring eight goals with two assists (10 points) in his last seven games.
Kotkaniemi is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
Kotkaniemi is "nicked up" with an undisclosed injury, so he's not expected to play Monday in Arizona. With both Kotkaniemi and Jordan Staal out, look for Derek Stepan and Steven Lorentz to draw back in.