The Kings have signed Blake Lizotte to a one-year contract extension.
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Kulak scratched for Game 2 in Vegas.
Malkin had knee surgery on his right knee and will miss training camp and beginning of 2021-22 season.
The Canucks have signed Karel Plasek to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Kulak will draw back into the Montreal lineup for Game 6.
Malkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Game 3.
Malkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3.
Unlike the first two games, Malkin took part in line rushes and power-play work during the morning skate, so it looks like he will play in Game 3 vs. the Islanders. Malkin was on PP1 and centred the second line with Jason Zucker and Kasperi Kapanen on his wings.
Malkin is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in Game 2.
Malkin (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. the Islanders.
Malkin missed Game 1 and will be a game-time decision for Game 2. Malkin did not take part in line rushes during Monday's practice, so it doesn't appear as if he will play but keep an eye on his status as the Penguins hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 PM ET.
Clifton will draw into the Bruins lineup for Game 2 vs. Washington.
Clifton was a healthy scratch for Game 1 but will replace Jeremy Lauzon (undisclosed) for Game 2. Clifton had seven points (1G / 6A), 108 hits and 52 blocked shots in 44 regular-season games in 2021.
Malkin (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will miss Game 1 vs. the Islanders.
Malkin (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 on Sunday.
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Jones will draw back into the Oilers lineup on Thursday.
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Jones will come out of the Oilers lineup on Tuesday.
Graves (upper-body) will return to the Avalanche lineup on Monday.
Graves missed Saturday's game vs. the Sharks but will return tonight in San Jose. Graves will most likely replace Kyle Burroughs in the lineup.
Malkin (lower-body) will be back in the Penguins lineup on Monday.
Malkin has missed the last 23 games with a lower-body injury but will play Monday vs. the Flyers. Malkin will be back on the second line with Jason Zucker and Kasperi Kapanen and will replace Jared McCann on PP1. Malkin has scored eight goals with 16 assists in 29 games this year.
Graves (upper-body) will not play on Saturday.
Malkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Malkin has been out since March 16th but will be a game-time decision on Saturday. Malkin has been skating recently but its unclear where he will slot in in his return to the lineup. Malkin, who was red-hot before he got hurt, comes into Saturday with 24 points (8G / 16A) in 29 games.
Bemstrom (lower-body) will return to the Blue Jackets lineup on Saturday.
Bemstrom has been out since March 14th but will return to the lineup Saturday in Carolina. Bemstrom will replace Patrik Laine, who is out with a non-COVID-19 related illness. Bemstrom has just two assists in 15 games this season.
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Kulak will be back in the Canadiens lineup on Saturday.
Kulak has been scratched for six straight games but will replace Erik Gustafsson in the lineup on Saturday. Kulak, who will likely skate on the third pairing with Jon Merrill, has one goal and six assists in 39 games this season.