Nugent-Hopkins will not play on Sunday; will miss at least two games.
Edmonton Oilers News
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Lazar will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
With Zach Bogosian set to make his season debut, Lazar will sit as a healthy scratch and Buffalo will go with seven defensemen and 11 forwards.
The Panthers have recalled Riley Stillman from Springfield (AHL).
Stillman has no points in three games with the Panthers and has picked up just two points (1G / 1A) in 13 games on the Springfield blueline this season. There's no word on if Stillman will play on Sunday bit if all six defensemen are healthy, he could replace Josh Brown or Mark Pysyk.
Goalie Start
Smith will start Saturday in Vegas.
Goalie Start
Smith will start Thursday in Los Angeles.
Janmark (lower-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Janmark was originally expected to play but did not take part in line rushes at the morning skate and will not play vs. the Canucks. Janmark remains day-to-day, so monitor his status leading up to Thursday's game vs. the Jets.
Murray (lower-body) will return to the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
Murray missed Friday's game vs. the Blues but will replace Scott Harrington vs. Montreal. Murray has scored one goal with three assists while playing 19:35 ATOI in 11 games this season.
Janmark (lower-body) will likely return to the Stars lineup on Tuesday.
Janmark missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Canucks. There's no word on who Janmark will replace but it will likely be Nicholas Caamano.
Murray (lower-body) will not play on Friday.
One game after returning to the lineup, Murray will come back out on Friday. The oft-injured defenseman is nicked up after blocking a shot in Montreal and Tuesday and will be replaced by Scott Harrington vs. the Blues. It doesn't sound like a long-term injury this time around, so look for him to be back in the lineup next week.
The Bruins recalled Trent Frederic from Providence (AHL).
Frederic will likely make his season debut on Friday night because Zach Senyshyn is out for at least four weeks with a lower-body injury. Frederic, who has five assists in 15 AHL games this season, failed to register a single point in 15 games with Boston in 2018-19.
Goalie Start
Smith will start Thursday vs. the Avalanche.
Smith allowed six goals on 25 shots in the Oilers loss in San Jose on Tuesday. Despite the rough night, the Oilers will go right back to Smith vs. the Avalanche, a team he's had success against in his career. He is 2-2-0 on home-ice and has a .913 SV% on the season. Consider him a solid option against Adam Werner, who makes his first career NHL start in the Avalanche crease.
Goalie Start
Smith is in the starter's crease at the Oilers' morning skate.
The Sabres have recalled Curtis Lazar from Rochester (AHL).
With Vladimir Sobotka out for at least four weeks, Lazar makes his return to the NHL. The 24-year-old currently ranks second on the Americans (AHL) in points, picking up four goals and five assists (nine points) in 11 games. He has not suited up for Buffalo yet but comes up with 51 points (15G / 36A) in 246 career NHL games.
Janmark is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Murray (hand) will return to the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
As expected, Murray will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup after being activated from IR earlier in the day. Murray missed six games with a broken hand but should be big minutes in Montreal.
Goalie Start
Smith will start Tuesday in San Jose.
Smith allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Oilers loss to the Blues last Wednesday. Mikko Koskinen started the last two games but the Oilers will come back to Smith against a Sharks team that has won three in a row. Smith has been spectacular on the road this season, going 3-2-1 with a sparkling 1.31 GAAm .957 SV% and one shutout.
The Blue Jackets have activated Ryan Murray (hand) from IR.
Murray missed six games with a broken hand but being activated from IR suggests that he'll be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Murray has had a tough time staying healthy but is fairly productive when healthy. He has one goal and three assists in 10 games this season. Adam Clendening has been sent back to Cleveland to make room for Murray.
Hyman (knee) will make his season debut on Wednesday.
Hyman missed the first 19 games of the season but will play Wednesday vs. the Islanders. Hyman's return comes at a great time, as he'll slide in for Mitch Marner, who is out with a high-ankle sprain. Hyman likely won't have the same success with Marner out, but he'll still be with John Tavares on Wednesday. The 27-year-old set career-highs in goals (21) and points (41) in 71 games last year.
Demers (lower-body) will return to the Coyotes lineup on Monday.
The Blackhawks have signed Alec Regula to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Regula, who was acquired from the Red Wings for Brendan Perlini, has enjoyed a great start to the 2019-20 season. He has been paired with Ryan Merkley on the London Knights (OHL) first pair is currently fifth on the team with 15 points (7G / 8A) in 14 games.
