Walker (face) will return to the Kings lineup on Monday.
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Miller (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Saturday in Washington.
Deslauriers will come out of the Ducks lineup on Thursday.
Miller (upper-body) will not play on Thursday.
Miller (upper-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Miller was originally listed as questionable after missing Monday's practice but was ruled out on Tuesday morning. With Miller out, the Rangers may need to recall a defenseman from the taxi squad or Brendan Smith will return after missing four games with an upper-body injury.
Miller is questionable to play Tuesday due to an upper-body injury.
Miller was missing from Monday's practice and is listed as day-to-day according to head coach David Quinn. Quinn also said "we'll see tomorrow," so there seems like there's at least a sliver of hope that Miller won't miss Tuesday's contest vs. the Devils.
The Senators have acquired Ryan Dzingel from the Hurricanes for Alex Galchenyuk and Cedric Paquette.
Chatfield will come out of the Canucks lineup on Monday.
Chatfield was an ugly minus-4 in the Canucks loss in Toronto on Saturday. Chatfield has struggled recently, so Olli Juolevi will replace him on Monday.
Fast (COVID-19) will return to the Hurricanes lineup on Sunday.
Hall was added to the COVID-19 reserve list on Tuesday.
Martinook is expected to return to the Hurricanes lineup on Tuesday.
Martinook has been on the COVID-19 reserve list and has not played since January 18th. Martinook should reclaim a spot on the Hurricanes' fourth-line and comes in with one assist in three games this season.
Slavin is expected to return to the Hurricanes lineup on Tuesday.
Slavin has been on the COVID-19 reserve list and has not played since January 18th. His return to the Hurricanes' blueline will provide a huge boost, as he should replace Jake Bean and skat eon the top-pair with Dougie Hamilton.
Martinook was removed from the COVID-19 reserve list on Friday.
Martinook was activated on Friday and was on the ice for an optional practice, suggesting that he could be available for Saturday's home game vs. the Stars. Martinook should replace Max McCormick and take back his spot on the fourth line for Saturday's contest.
Chatfield (upper-body) will return to the Canucks lineup on Wednesday.
Chatfield is expected to make his NHL debut on Wednesday.
Chatfield is expected to replace Olli Juolevi on the Canucks blueline on Wednesday. The 24-year-old defenseman, who had four assists in 48 AHL games a season ago, should help boost the Canucks penalty kill and is expected to skate on the second pair with Alex Edler.
Slavin was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday.
The Hurricanes played in Nashville on Monday and had just one player n the COVID-19 protocol list and that was Jordan Staal. On Tuesday, their game with the Predators was cancelled due to four more players being added to that list, Slavin among them. The four players with confirmed positive tests must stay behind in Nashville and observe a 10-day isolation period in the team hotel.
Martinook was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday.
The Hurricanes played in Nashville on Monday and had just one player n the COVID-19 protocol list and that was Jordan Staal. On Tuesday, their game with the Predators was cancelled due to four more players being added to that list, Martinook among them. The four players with confirmed positive tests must stay behind in Nashville and observe a 10-day isolation period in the team hotel.
Walker (COVID-19) has been cleared to play and is on the ice for warmups.
Line Change
Reilly will draw into the Senators lineup on Saturday.
Reilly sat out of the season opener on Friday but will replace Christian Wolanin on Saturday. Reilly, who had one goal and 11 assists last year, will most likely quarterback the second power-play unit.
Staal (COVID-19) will not play Saturday and is out indefinitely.
Staal was added to the NHL’s COVID-19 list on Friday and will miss Saturday’s rematch in Detroit. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour said he has “no idea” how long Staal will be out. Morgan Geekie has been recalled and will replace Staal on Saturday.
