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.
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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.
Barkov (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
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Schmid led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
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Markstrom will likely start Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Barkov (lower-body) will not play Friday in Arizona.
The Devils have recalled Akira Schmid from Utica (AHL).
Schmid was a fifth-round pick (No.136 overall) in 2018 and has been terrific in his first professional season. The 21-year-old has gone 8-0-2 with a 1.60 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 starts with Utica. He will likely serve as Mackenzie Blackwood's backup on Friday.
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Markstrom will start Thursday vs. the Hurricanes.
Line Change
Marchand has served his three-game suspension and is expected to play on Wednesday.
Marchand was suspended for three games for slew-footing Oliver Ekman-Larsson on November 28th but is set to return to the lineup tonight in Vancouver. Marchand will be back on the top line with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak and comes in with 24 points (9G / 15A) in 18 games.
Forsling (undisclosed) will be back in the Panthers lineup on Tuesday.
Forsling has missed the last three games with an undisclosed ailment but will play Tuesday in St. Louis. Forsling had a really nice start to the season, picking up 12 assists in his first 21 games.
Barkov (knee) will return to the Panthers lineup on Tuesday,
Barkov has missed the last eight games with a knee injury but will play Tuesday in St. Louis. Barkov, who has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 15 games, will centre the top line with Carter Verhaeghe and Maxim Mamin on his wings.
Barkov (knee) will travel to St. Louis and could play Tuesday.
Barkov took regular reps in Monday's practice and will travel with the team to St. Louis. The Panthers say Barkov could play as early as Tuesday--it would be his first game since November 16th. Barkov has nine goals and eight assists (17 points) in 15 games this season.
Hathaway has been added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list.
Hathaway joins Trevor van Riemsdyk and Nic Dowd on the COVID-19 protocol list and will not be available for Monday's game vs. the Ducks. With Hathaway out, either Daniel Sprong or Michael Sgarbossa will draw into the lineup.
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Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
Gadjovich will be scratched Friday.
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Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
Marchand was suspended for three games for slew-footing Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
Marchand will not play Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday before being eligible to play next Wednesday in Vancouver. Erik Haula or Jake DeBrusk will draw into the lineup to replace Marchand on Tuesday.
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Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.