Los Angeles has placed Kim Nousianen on unconditional waivers for purpose of terminating his contract.
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Perry is expected to draw back into the Oilers' lineup for Game 4 on Wednesday vs. Dallas.
Perry has been a healthy scratch for Edmonton's previous five games but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Wednesday for Game 4 as he replaces Warren Foegele. The 39-year-old was acquired mid-season by Edmonton but has yet to pick up a playoff point in 10 games played this postseason.
3-year, $2,632,500 contract with the Los Angeles Kings. Expires 2027 (RFA).
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Los Angeles has signed Aatu Jamsen to a two-year, $1.705 million ($852,500 AAV) entry-level contract.
Jamsen is Los Angeles 2020 seventh-round pick (190th overall) and has signed a two-year, $1.705 million ($852,500 AAV) entry-level contract which will bring the forward over to North America in 2024-25. The 21-year-old winger has spent the last three seasons with Pelicans of Liiga in Finland and had an impressive 2023-24 with 14 goals and 25 points in 36 total games played.
2-year, $1,705,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings. Expires 2026 (RFA).
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Zuccarello (personal) will return to Minnesota's lineup on Thursday vs. Seattle.
Zuccarello has missed the last three games but will return to the lineup for Minnesota's final contest of the season. Zuccarello has six points (0G / 6A) during a four-game point streak and has 62 points (11G / 51A) in 68 games this season.
Edmundson will rest for the final game of the season vs. Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Edmundson has played just two games since March 24th due to injury and will take a seat in the press box as he rests for game 82 of the regular season on Wednesday. The 30-year-old was acquired by Toronto at the trade deadline and will end his regular season without a point in nine games with the Maple Leafs but with five SOG and a +3 plus/minus.
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Ceci (rest) is expected to be out on Wednesday vs. Arizona.
Darnell Nurse and Cody Ceci will have the night off for the Oilers on Wednesday, being replaced by Troy Stecher and Philip Broberg. Ceci has 25 points (5G / 20A), 93 hits and 106 blocks in 78 games this season.
The Kings recalled Turcotte (upper-body) from his conditioning loan on Tuesday and activated him off LTIR.
Turcotte has not played since March 19th due to the upper-body injury. Turcotte has four points (1G / 3A) in 20 games this season. Akil Thomas was reassigned to Ontario (AHL) in order to make room for Turcotte on the NHL roster.
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Forsberg will start on Tuesday vs. Boston.
Forsberg will start game 82 vs. Boston after backing up for the previous two Senators games. The 31-year-old has had a season to forget in his fourth year in Ottawa, with his 14-12-0 record, and ugly .886 SV% and 3.30 GAA. He will look to end the season on a high note on Tuesday vs. Boston, who has won six of their last eight games and are securely in the playoffs.
Kopitar (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Wild on Monday.
Kopitar did not play on Saturday but will return on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. Kopitar has four points (0G / 2A) in his last three games and 70 points (26G / 44A) in 79 games this season.
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Jenik has been reassigned to Tucson (AHL) on Monday.
Jenik's five-game stint with Arizona is up after he was reassigned to Tucson (AHL) on Monday to help with the team's playoff push. The 23-year-old only had one assist with Arizona but returns to Tucson, where he had 16 goals, 36 points and 48 PIMs in 54 games before his previous call-up.
Kopitar (undisclosed) is doubtful to play on Monday after missing the Kings' morning skate.
Kopitar did not play on Saturday and could miss a second straight game on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. Kopitar has four points (0G / 2A) in his last three games and 70 points (26G / 44A) in 79 games this season. On Saturday, Pierre-Luc Dubois centred the top line with Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe.
Kopitar (undisclosed) is out on Saturday vs. Anaheim.
Kopitar (undisclosed) did not skate during morning skate and is a game-time decision on Saturday.
Edmundson (undisclosed) is out on Saturday vs. Detroit.
Zuccarello (personal) will be out on Friday vs. Vegas.
Zuccarello is in the midst of a four-game point streak (6A) but did not travel to Vegas due to personal reasons and will not play on Friday. The 36-year-old is third in team scoring with 11 goals and 62 points in 68 games played.
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Ceci will be a healthy scratch on Friday vs. Arizona.
Troy Stecher will draw back into the Oilers lineup on Friday, making Ceci a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Ceci has 24 points (4G / 20A) in 76 games this season.
Zuccarello (personal) did not travel to Vegas but still has potential to suit up on Friday.
Zuccarello is in the midst of a four-game point streak (6A) but did not travel to Vegas due to personal reasons and is unlikely to play on Friday but has not been fully ruled out. The 36-year-old is third in team scoring with 11 goals and 62 points in 68 games played. An update on his status is expected by mid-day Friday.
Goalie Start
Forsberg will start on Thursday in Tampa Bay.
The Senators were shut out 2-0 with Jonas Korpisalo between the pipes on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers and will switch to Forsberg in the crease on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Forsberg has struggled lately, allowing five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) across his last two outings (0-2-0). The Senators enter action as +144 road underdogs.