The Flames have reassigned Ilya Solovyov to Calgary (AHL).
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Bryan Rust (upper body) has been placed on the Injured Reserve Saturday.
Rickard Rakell (upper body) will not return Saturday vs. Toronto as originally anticipated.
Ryan Johnson will draw back into the Sabres' lineup Friday in Vegas.
Ryan Johnson will re-enter the Sabres' lineup on Friday as Erik Johnson will be a healthy scratch. Ryan Johnson last played on December 11th and has one point (0G / 1A) and 11 blocks while averaging 14:22 time-on-ice through 15 games.
Rickard Rakell (upper body) was in a regular jersey at Pittsburgh's practice Friday.
Rakell has not played since November 19th due to an upper-body injury but was a full participant at practice on Friday, indicating his return to action is imminent. Before his injury, Rakell was pacing for the worst season of his career, with only four points (0G / 4A) in 17 games. His zero goals on 44 shots rank worst among all forwards with over 30 shots this season.
Kaeden Korczak (lower body) is considered week-to-week after it was announced he would "miss some time."
Brayden Pachal drew back into the Golden Knights' lineup on Tuesday as Korczak was unavailable due to a lower-body injury that will keep him out on a week-to-week basis. The 22-year-old Korczak has quietly had a productive season from the Vegas blue line, posting seven points (1G / 6A) in 15 games while averaging 16:29 time-on-ice.
Solovyov is listed as a scratch for Tuesday's game in Vegas.
Solovyov will sit in favour of Nick DeSimone on Tuesday night. Solovyov has zero goals and two assists in six games this season.
Kaedan Korczak (lower body) will be out Tuesday vs. Calgary.
Brayden Pachal will draw back into the Golden Knights' lineup on Tuesday as Korczak will be unavailable due to a lower-body injury. The 22-year-old Korczak has quietly had a productive season from the Vegas blue line, posting seven points (1G / 6A) in 15 games while averaging 16:29 time-on-ice.
Johnson will draw back into the Sabres' lineup on Monday.
Johnson sat out Saturday's game against the Canadiens but will return to the lineup Monday in place of the injured Mattias Samuelsson (undisclosed). Johnson has no goals and one assist across 14 games with the Sabres this season.
Bryan Rust (upper body) is out week-to-week.
Rust missed three games late last month and will once again be sidelined on a week-to-week basis with an upper-body injury. This is a devasting blow for a Penguins team that has struggled offensively lately, scoring only three total goals in their last three games (0-2-1). Before his injury, Rust was having a terrific season, scoring 20 points (10G / 10A) in 22 games.
Hendrix Lapierre has been reassigned to Hershey (AHL).
Ryan Johnson will be a healthy scratch Saturday vs. Montreal.
Spencer Stastney has been reassigned to Milwaukee (AHL).
Stastney set a new career high in games played Thursday (9) but has been reassigned to Milwaukee (AHL) Friday. The 23-year-old fifth-round pick had been playing an impressive brand of hockey prior to his demotion, with one goal, five SOG, four PIMs and a +6 plus/minus in nine games. He will return to Milwaukee, where he had a goal and four points in 10 games prior to his latest promotion.
Lizotte (undisclosed) will return to the Kings' lineup on Thursday.
Johnson will draw back into the Sabres' lineup on Thursday.
Johnson will re-enter the Sabres' lineup on Thursday in place of the injured Rasmus Dahlin. Johnson has no goals and one assist in 13 games this season.
Bryan Rust (upper body) will be out Friday vs. Florida.
Rust left the Penguins' previous game vs. Tampa in the third period after just 12:03 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will miss Friday vs. Florida after not practicing Thursday. If he is forced to miss time it will be a massive loss for the Penguins as the 31-year-old is having the best statistical season of his 10 year career with 10 goals, 10 assists, 71 SOG, four PIMs and a +13 plus/minus in 22 games prior to this latest injury.
Bryan Rust (lower body) left Tuesday's game early in the third period and did not practice Thursday.
Rust left the Penguins' previous game vs. Tampa in the third period after just 12:03 TOI due to a lower-body injury and was not at practice Thursday. If he is forced to miss time it will be a massive loss for the Penguins as the 31-year-old is having the best statistical season of his 10 year career with 10 goals, 10 assists, 71 SOG, four PIMs and a +13 plus/minus in 22 games prior to this latest injury.
Emil Bemstrom will return to the Blue Jackets' lineup Thursday vs. the New York Islanders.
After a stint with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL), posting 14 points (10G / 4A) in eight games, Bemstrom will return to the Blue Jackets lineup for the first time since November 14th. Before his demotion to the AHL, Bemstrom had four points (3G / 1A) in 12 games with the Blue Jackets. He is expected to skate on the third line alongside Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson.
Tommy Novak (upper body) is expected to return Thursday vs. Tampa Bay.
Novak has not played since November 11th, battling an upper-body injury, but is expected to make his return on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his injury, Novak had 12 points (6G/ 6A), averaged 16:02 time-on-ice, and played predominantly on a line with Kiefer Sherwood and Luke Evangelista.
Emil Bemstrom has been recalled from Cleveland (AHL).
Amidst a flurry of roster moves Wednesday Emil Bemstrom was recalled from Cleveland (AHL) and is expected to appear in the Blue Jackets game Thursday. The 24-year-old returns to the Blue Jackets for a second time this season having picking up three goals, four points, four PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 12 NHL games.