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Stillman will draw into the Hurricanes lineup on Thursday.
Stillman will fill in for Dmitry Orlov, who was a late scratch due to an undisclosed injury. Stillman has appeared in just two games with the Hurricanes this season.
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Ekholm (illness) is out on Thursday vs. Montreal.
Ekholm played only 17:59 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, a significant decrease from the 22:36 he is averaging this season, and will miss Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens due to an illness. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season.
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Jones will make his Oilers' debut vs. Montreal on Thursday
The Oilers acquired Trent Frederic and Max Jones in a three-way trade with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Jones has spent most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL but is no stranger to the NHL. The 27-year-old forward has 62 points (31G / 31A) in 265 career games.
The Oilers recalled Jones from Bakersfield (AHL) on Wednesday.
The Oilers acquired Trent Frederic and Max Jones in a three-way trade with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Jones has spent most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL but is no stranger to the NHL. The 27-year-old forward has 62 points (31G / 31A) in 265 career games.
Ekholm (illness) missed practice and is questionable to play on Thursday vs. Montreal.
Ekholm played only 17:59 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, a significant decrease from the 22:36 he is averaging this season, and could miss Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens due to an illness. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season.
Savoie has been loaned to the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).
Savoie spent most of Edmonton's last game playing on the second line alongside Leon Draisaitl, but he will be returning to the AHL. The 21-year-old Savoie has 37 points (13G / 24A) in 45 games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) this season.
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Andersen will start in Detroit on Tuesday.
The Hurricanes have not won consecutive games since January 30th but will attempt to correct that negative trend on Tuesday when they turn to Andersen between the pipes against the Detroit Red Wings. The 35-year-old Andersen was solid in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 2.29 GAA and .907 SV% in 11 games this season (6-5-0). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -203 road favorites against a Red Wings squad outscored 10-5 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).
The Oilers have acquired Max Jones from the Bruins in a three-way trade that also included the Devils.
The Oilers acquired Trent Frederic and Max Jones in a three-way trade with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils. Jones has spent most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL but is no stranger to the NHL. The 27-year-old forward has 62 points (31G / 31A) in 265 career games.
The Oilers have acquired Trent Frederic from the Bruins in a three-way trade that also included the Devils.
The Oilers acquired Trent Frederic and Max Jones in a three-way trade with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old Frederic will add some grit to the Oilers lineup. He had 15 points (8G / 7A), 44 penalty minutes, and 155 hits in 57 games this season.
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Andersen is expected to start in Detroit on Tuesday.
The Hurricanes have not won consecutive games since January 30th but will attempt to correct that negative trend on Tuesday when they turn to Andersen between the pipes against the Detroit Red Wings. The 35-year-old Andersen was solid in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 2.29 GAA and .907 SV% in 11 games this season (6-5-0). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -203 road favorites against a Red Wings squad outscored 10-5 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).
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Savoie will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Tuesday vs. Anaheim.
Jeff Skinner will likely be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, allowing Savoie to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Savoie is averaging 12:13 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in three games with Edmonton this season.
Jarry has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Jarry has been in the AHL the last month and a half but Pittsburgh is desperate for a spark in their crease after allowing four or more goals in five of their last six games (1-3-2). The 29-year-old Jarry was serviceable during his AHL stint, posting a 2.67 GAA and .908 SV% in 12 games (6-5-1). In a corresponding move, Pittsburgh has reassigned Joel Blomqvist to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (AHL).
Stastney is expected to draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
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Andersen will start vs. Edmonton on Saturday.
Stastney has been recalled from Milwaukee (AHL).
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Andersen is in the starter's crease at Carolina's morning skate.
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Savoie is expected to be a healthy scratch on Thursday in Florida.
Jeff Skinner will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers, sending Savoie to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Savoie is averaging 12:13 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in three games with Edmonton this season.
Frederic is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Frederic's name has circulated around trade rumors lately, which could be halted with his week-to-week lower-body injury. The 27-year-old Frederic is averaging 13:50 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (8G / 7A) and 155 hits in 57 games this season.
Tomkins has been reassigned to Syracuse (AHL).
Tomkins served as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 30-year-old Tomkins returns to the AHL, where he has a 2.54 GAA and .911 SV% in 22 games with the Syracuse Crunch (9-9-4).
Frederic will be evaluated on Wednesday for an undisclosed injury after he left Tuesday's game vs. Toronto.