Bennett (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Thursday.
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Bobrovsky will start Wednesday vs. the Rangers.
The Penguins added Evan Rodrigues to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday (Dec.26).
Rodrigues was the only Penguins' player added to the protocol list on Sunday but five more joined him on Monday and it was also announced that Jason Zucker will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. As of now, the Penguins are scheduled to play on Thursday.
The Canadiens added Jeff Petry to the COVID-19 protocol list on Monday.
The Canadiens' COVID-19 list grew to nine players, one day ahead of Tuesday's game in Tampa. With Petry out, look for Kale Clague to play a much larger role and for Corey Schueneman to make his NHL debut.
Barkov (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game.
Barkov has missed the Panthers' last four games and 12 of the last 13 but was on the ice for Monday's practice and is expected to play Wednesday. Barkov has scored 10 goals with eight assists (18 points) in 16 games this season.
The Panthers placed Eetu Luostarinen on the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday.
The Panthers placed four new players in COVID-19 protocol on Sunday, the same day that they activated eight players from the list. Mason Marchment appears close to returning from injury and would replace Luostarinen on Wednesday.
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Bobrovsky led the Panthers onto the ice for warmups.
Boqvist has been placed in COVID-19 protocol.
The Panthers recalled Cole Schwindt from Charlotte (AHL).
Ekblad has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.
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Bobrovsky was in the starter's crease at the Panthers morning skate.
Verhaeghe was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday.
Verhaeghe is one of five Panthers that entered COVID-19 protocol this week, putting Thursday's game vs. the Kings in jeopardy.
Bennett was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday.
Bennett is one of five Panthers that entered COVID-19 protocol this week, putting Thursday's game vs. the Kings in jeopardy.
Forsling will miss Tuesday's game with a non-COVID illness.
Petry (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Tuesday.
Marchand has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Petry (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Petry has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision on Tuesday. Petry will replace Chris Wideman (personal) if he is available to play in Pittsburgh.
Forsling (illness) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Forsling is dealing with a non-COVID illness and is questionable to play Tuesday vs. the Senators. Lucas Carlsson will replace Forsling on the blueline if he is unavailable.
The Blackhawks recalled MacKenzie Entwistle from Rockford (AHL).
Entwistle has two goals and one assist in 12 games with the Blackhawks this season. During his brief stint in the AHL, he picked up one assist in two games. Entwistle skated on the Blackhawks' second line with Jonathan Toews and Brandon Hagel on Monday.
The Panthers have placed Aleksander Barkov (undisclosed) on IR.
As a result of the move, Barkov will be forced to miss Tuesday's game but is eligible to be activated for Thursday's game vs. the Kings. Barkov was placed on IR to open up a roster spot for them to claim Jonas Johansson off of waivers from Colorado.