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The Stars have recalled Jason Dickinson from Texas (AHL).
Dickinson, 22, has registered six goals and one assist (seven points) in nine games with Texas so far this season. The 6-foot-2, 205 lbs. forward has three goals in 11 career NHL games.
Ekholm left Tuesday’s practice early because of an apparent upper-body injury; questionable for Wednesday’s game in San Jose.
Ekholm is coming off of a two-assist performance vs. the Islanders on Saturday, but left yesterday’s practice with an apparent upper-body/rib injury. There was no word on how serious the injury is and if he will even miss any time, but monitor his status during Wednesday’s morning skate.
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The Penguins recalled Tristan Jarry from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Casey DeSmith was originally brought up to serve as Matt Murray’s backup, but Jarry took that spot on Monday. The 22-year-old, former second-round pick has gone 3-2-0 with a 3.18 GAA and .897 SV% in five AHL starts this season. It has been a disappointing start for Jarry, who was 28-15-1 with a 2.15 GAA and .925 SV% with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last year. He could start one of the Penguins’ back-to-back games on Wednesday/Thursday.
Draisaitl (concussion) has officially been cleared to play on Tuesday.
Draisaitl (concussion) is expected to return to the Oilers lineup on Tuesday.
Draisaitl (concussion) took part in the morning skate but will not play in Chicago.
Draisaitl will not be in the lineup tonight vs. the Blackhawks, but it sounds like he could be back in the Oilers lineup as soon as Saturday. His return will be huge for the struggling Oilers, so monitor his status leading up to this weekend’s meeting with the Flyers.
The Oilers have placed Leon Draisaitl (concussion) on IR.
Draisaitl missed Saturday’s game vs. Ottawa and has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest. Draisaitl’s move to IR is likely retroactive to October 11th, when he first missed practice. The move shouldn’t have any affect on when he returns to the lineup.
Draisaitl (concussion) will miss his second straight game on Tuesday.
Draisaitl missed practice on Monday and will miss his second game in a row on Tuesday. The Oilers’ star forward remains day-to-day and the Oilers will re-evaluate him before deciding whether or not he will travel with the team on their upcoming road-trip.
Draisaitl is dealing with concussion-like symptoms in addition to his facial injury.
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Murphy is expected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Draisaitl (eye) will be held out of the lineup on Saturday.
Draisaitl has missed three practices in a row and will be held out of the lineup with an eye injury that he suffered when he was high-sticked on Monday. With Drasaitl out, Kailer Yamamoto is expected to play on the Oilers’ top line.
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Murphy will draw back into the Blackhawks lineup on Thursday.
Murphy was healthy scratched in Montreal on Tuesday to allow Cody Franson to get into the lineup, but look for the two to swap spots again tonight. Murphy, who was acquired for Niklas Hjalmarsson this offseason, has no points on three shots with seven hits in three games this season.
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Murphy will be a healthy scratch vs. Montreal on Tuesday.
The Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year extension worth $68.0M ($8.5M AAV).
The Maple Leafs signed Zach Hyman to a four-year extension worth $9.0M ($2.25M AAV).
The Oilers have signed Connor McDavid to an eight-year extension worth $100M ($12.5M AAV).
The Blackhawks have acquired Connor Murphy and Laurent Dauphin from the Coyotes for Niklas Hjalmarsson.
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The Penguins have recalled Tristan Jarry from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).