The Wild have signed Vladislav Firstov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Tarasenko (illness) did not travel to Washington for Tuesday's game.
Tarasenko will miss his second straight game with an illness but could join the team in Buffalo for Friday's game. The Blues will also be without Robert Thomas (upper-body), so the Blues may need to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
The Wild have acquired Jacob Middleton from the Sharks for Kaapo Kahkonen and a fifth-round pick.
The Capitals have acquired Marcus Johansson from the Kraken for Daniel Sprong, a 2022 fourth-round pick and 2023 sixth-round pick.
Tarasenko (illness) will not play Saturday in Columbus.
Tarasenko will miss Saturday's game in Columbus due to an illness. Robert Thomas is expected to return from an illness of his own to replace Tarasenko in the lineup.
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Petersen led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
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Sturm will make his Avalanche debut on Friday.
Sturm, who was acquired from Minnesota for Tyson Jost on Tuesday, will start his Avalanche career on the third line with Alex Newhook and J.T. Compher on his wings. Sturm has scored 20 goals with 16 assists (36 points) in 111 career NHL games.
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Petersen led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
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Gustavsson will start Saturday in Montreal.
The Avalanche have acquired Nico Sturm from the Wild for Tyson Just.
The Avalanche frees up $1.275 million in AAV with this swap and acquire a bigger centre to play in their bottom-6. Sturm was an undrafted free agent out of Clarkson University, who has scored nine goals with eight assists (17 points) in 53 games with the Wild this season.
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Gustavsson will start Monday vs. the Coyotes.
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Gustavsson is in the starter's crease at the Senators morning skate.
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Petersen led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
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Petersen is expected to start Saturday in San Jose.
Middleton (illness) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Middleton missed Wednesday's practice but is feeling better and could play on Thursday. Monitor his status as the Sharks hit the ice for warmups at 10:00 PM ET.
Bogosian (lower-body) will return to the Lightning lineup on Tuesday.
Bogosian has been out since January 15th due to a lower-body injury but will suit up against his former team on Tuesday. The 31-year-old has scored two goals with four assists (six points) in 23 games this season.
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Petersen led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
Zuccarello (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Sunday.
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Petersen led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
Hinostroza (lower-body) will be back in the Sabres lineup on Sunday.
Hinostroza will play for the first time since January 17th, replacing Anders Bjork on the Sabres' fourth line. Hinostroza has scored eight goals with nine assists (17 points) in 36 games this season.
