Maatta cleared COVID-19 protocol and is expected to play Thursday.
Maatta cleared COVID-19 protocol on Monday and skated on the second pair with Matt Roy on Wednesday. Maatta heads into Thursday with three points (1G / 2A) in 19 games this season.
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Brodin has been activated from COVID-19 protocol and is expected to play Thursday.
The Wild desperately missed Brodin and Jared Spurgeon in the Winter Classic, so getting Brodin back for Thursday's game will be a huge addition. Brodin heads into Thursday's game with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.
The Wild have recalled Matt Boldy from Iowa (AHL).
Boldy was the No.12 overall pick in 2019 and has had a nice start to his AHL season. After posing 18 points (6G / 12A) in 14 games last year, Boldy has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 10 games with Iowa this season. He is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday.
Brodin (COVID-19) will not play in the Winter Classic.
There was some optimism that Brodin would be activated ahead of tonight's game but that will not be the case. Calen Addison will suit up to replace Brodin.
Bogosian (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Friday vs. the Rangers.
Eriksson Ek (upper-body) is expected to miss a couple of weeks.
Both Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon were already ruled out for the Winter Classic and head coach Dean Evason announced Thursday that both are expected to miss multiple weeks. With Eriksson Ek out, Frederick Gaudreau will move up in between Marcus Foligno and Kevin Fiala.
Spurgeon (lower-body) is expected to miss a couple of weeks.
Both Spurgeon and Joel Eriksson Ek were already ruled out for the Winter Classic and head coach Dean Evason announced Thursday that both are expected to miss multiple weeks. With Jonas Brodin also on the COVID-19 protocol list, Calen Addison could get a look in the Winter Classic.
Eriksson Ek (upper-body) will not play in Saturday's Winter Classic.
Eriksson Ek suffered an upper-body injury when he was sent hard into the boards by Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa last Monday night. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined but he will not be available for the Winter Classic vs. the Blues.
Spurgeon (lower-body) will not play in Saturday's Winter Classic.
Spurgeon has been dealing with a nagging lower-body injury since last month. He missed eight games, returned to the lineup and reaggravated the injury on the last homestand. It's unclear how long he'll be out but he will not play in the Winter Classic vs. St. Louis.
The Kings placed Olli Maatta on the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday.
Both Maatta and Dustin Brown were added to the COVID protocol list on Sunday, joining Quinton Byfield, Phillip Danault and Cal Petersen, who were already on the list.
Spurgeon (lower-body) was placed on IR retroactive to December 16th.
Spurgeon will be out until after the Christmas break and could be out long-term. Head coach Dean Evason said that "it's not short-term" so expect a more detailed timetable after the teams return from the Holiday break.
The Red Wings recalled Calvin Pickard from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Alex Nedeljkovic was added to COVID-19 protocol so Pickard is expected to serve as Thomas Greiss' backup on Saturday. Pickard has gone 9-7-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .926 SV% in 19 AHL games this season.
The Panthers recalled Matt Kiersted from Charlotte (AHL).
McCarron has been placed on the COVID-19 protocol list.
The Flames have added Tyler Pitlick to the COVID-19 protocol list.
The COVID-19 outbreak in Calgary continues as seven more players were added to the protocol list, including Pitlick. That brings the total to 16 players.
Bogosian (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Tuesday.
Bogosian (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Maatta will draw back into the Kings lineup on Tuesday.
Brodin (upper-body) will return to the Wild lineup on Tuesday.
Brodin missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but will play vs. the Hurricanes. With Brodin back, Jordie Benn will be a healthy scratch. Brodin, who has one goal and six assists (seven points) in his last eight games, will skate with Mathew Dumba.
Brodin (upper-body) will remain sidelined on Sunday.