The Stars have recalled Justin Dowling from Texas (AHL).
Dowling has recorded two goals and four assists (six points) in seven games with Texas this season. The 28-year-old centre has registered just two assists in nine career NHL games.
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Quick leads the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
Quick had a rough return to the crease on Thursday, allowing six goals on 29 shots in the Kings loss to the Islanders. Despite the terrible outing, the Kings will stick with their unquestioned No.1 netminder this afternoon. He has a strong matchup against a Sabres team that is currently 30th in the NHL in scoring (1.86 GF/PG).
The Bruins have recalled Urho Vaakanainen from Providence (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Vaakanainen, 19, has registered two assists in six games with Providence so far this season. The 2017 first round pick (No.18 overall) could draw into the lineup in Vancouver after being called-up on an emergency basis, suggesting someone is hurt.
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Quick leads the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
Quick allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Kings loss to the Sharks on opening night. Quick has been on IR with a lower-body injury ever since, but it looks like he’ll be back between the pipes tonight. Quick returns in a matchup with an Islanders team that is 25th in the NHL in goals, averaging just 2.40 per game through five games.
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Quick (lower-body) was the first goalie off of the ice at the Kings morning skate.
Quick allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Kings loss to the Sharks on opening night. Quick has been on IR with a lower-body injury ever since, but it looks like he’ll be back between the pipes tonight. Quick returns in a matchup with an Islanders team that is 25th in the NHL in goals, averaging just 2.40 per game through five games.
Quick (lower-body) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
Quick (lower-body) will skate on Monday and face shots on Tuesday.
Quick has been out since the Kings season opener but will be back on the ice for the first time on Monday. This is a huge step for Quick, who is expected to face shots tomorrow as the next step in his recovery. The Kings No.1 netminder remains without a timetable for his return so they will continue to roll with Jack Campbell between the pipes.
Quick (lower-body) is “probably more like week-to-week.”
The Kings have announced that goaltender Jonathan Quick is probably closer to week-to-week than day-to-day, which means they will turn to Jack Campbell and Peter Budaj as their goaltending tandem for at least the next couple of weeks. Campbell had a strong showing in his first start and makes for a solid replacement while Quick is sidelined.
The Kings have placed Jonathan Quick (lower-body) on IR.
Quick has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Red Wings and his move to IR means that he will have to miss at least one week. Jack Campbell will step in as the Kings’ temporary No.1 netminder with Peter Budaj serving as his backup until Quick is set to return. There’s no word on how long the Kings expect their veteran netminder to be sidelined.
Quick is day-to-day with a lower-body injury; not expected to be available vs. the Red Wings on Sunday.
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Quick starts the Kings season opener vs. the Sharks.
Quick has been a rock-solid fantasy option over the last eight seasons. The Kings play a sound defensive game and limit the chances against, making Quick’s job relatively easy on most nights. The veteran netminder was 17-14-2 with a 2.29 GAA, .922 SV% and three shutouts in 33 starts on home-ice last season.
Assigned to Providence (AHL)
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Quick is expected to start the Kings season opener on Friday.
Quick has been a rock-solid fantasy option over the last eight seasons. The Kings play a sound defensive game and limit the chances against, making Quick’s job relatively easy on most nights. The veteran netminder was 17-14-2 with a 2.29 GAA, .922 SV% and three shutouts in 33 starts on home-ice last season.
Brodzinski is out indefinitely after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Brodzinski suffered a shoulder injury in Thursday’s preseason game and underwent surgery on Friday. Brodzinski was set to play on the Kings’ third-line but will miss now miss multiple months. His injury likely means that Jared Anderson-Dolan will make the opening night roster.
The Blue Jackets have signed Riley Nash to a three-year deal worth $7.2M ($2.4M AAV).
The Canucks have re-signed Derrick Pouliot to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million.
The Lightning have re-signed J.T. Miller to a five-year deal worth $26.25M ($5.25M AAV).
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Quick will start Game 4 vs. the Golden Knights.
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Quick will start Game 3 vs. the Golden Knights.
Riley Nash (ear laceration) will not play in Game 2 vs. the Maple Leafs.