The Kings have signed Blake Lizotte to a one-year contract extension.
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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.
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.
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.
Girard (undisclosed) will return to the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday.
Girard has missed the last six games but will play Wednesday vs. the Kings. it's unclear who Girard will replace but it gives him the opportunity to get back up to game speed with the playoffs just around the corner.
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.
Girard (undisclosed) will not play on Saturday.
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.
Girard left Friday's game with an undisclosed injury and did not return; questionable to play Saturday.
Colorado head coach Jared Bednar did not have an update on Girard's status postgame, so it's unclear what his status is heading into Saturday. With Ryan Graves also getting hurt in the game, the Avalanche may have to turn to an emergency recall to serve as their No.6 defenseman on Saturday.
Graves left Friday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return; questionable to play Saturday.
The Avalanche did not provide an update on Graves' condition postgame, so it's unclear whether or not he will be available for Saturday's rematch. If not, look for Jacob MacDonald to draw back into the lineup and for Patrik Nemeth to move up and skate with Cale Makar.
Lizotte (upper-body) is questionable to play Friday.
Lizotte missed Thursday's practice and is not expected to be available for Friday's game in Anaheim. With Lizotte not expected to play, look for Jaret Anderson-Dolan to draw back in.
Robertson has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol list and will play Thursday.
Robertson was added to the COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday but was quickly removed and will be available for tonight's game vs. Winnipeg. Robertson has one goal in seven career NHL games, four of which came in the playoffs last year.
