Malkin underwent successful left elbow surgery; recovery time is 3-4 weeks.
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Clifton will draw into the Bruins lineup for Game 2 vs. the Hurricanes.
Bemstrom will draw into the Blue Jackets lineup for Game 2.
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Jones will make his series debut in Game 3.
Crosby (undisclosed) returns to practice on Friday.
Crosby has been absent since getting hurt in Monday's scrimmage game. He skated on his own prior to their scrimmage on Thursday but was deemed "unfit to play." On Friday he joined his teammates for practice, which is a good sign that he'll be available for Game 1 vs. the Montreal Canadiens.
Crosby (undisclosed) misses Monday's scrimmage.
Crosby was left Saturday's scrimmage early and did not take part in Monday's intrasquad game. It's unclear how serious his injury is at this time but the Penguins' first playoff game isn't for 11 more days, so he has ample time to get back to 100 percent.
The Predators signed Thomas Novak to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Nashville selected Novak all the way back in 2015 as a third-round pick. After finished his four years at the University of Minnesota, Novak joined the Predators AHL affiliate in Milwaukee where he eared an NHL contract by finishing second on the team in assists (31) and third in points (42) in 60 games.
Clifton (upper-body) will return to the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.
Clifton has been out since December 29th but he will play Tuesday in Philadelphia with Torey Krug and Brandon Carlo both out with upper-body injuries. Clifton skated with Matt Grzelcyk in Monday's practice and comes into Tuesday's game with just two goals in 30 games.
The Bruins have recalled Connor Clifton from his conditioning loan with Providence (AHL).
Clifton skated in two games with Providence this weekend but returns to the Bruins where he has just two goals in 30 games this season.
Malkin (illness) will play Thursday in Toronto.
Malkin (illness) is questionable to play in Toronto on Thursday.
Malkin (undisclosed) is a late scratch for Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs.
Karlsson will miss the rest of the season with a broken thumb.
Karlsson (undisclosed) will not play in Minnesota on Saturday.
The Red Wings have activated Anthony Mantha from IR.
As expected, Mantha will return to the Red Wings lineup on Tuesday. Mantha will replace Robby Fabbri, who is out with a jaw injury, and should skate on the top line with Dylan Larkin. Mantha has scored 12 goals with 12 assists (24 points) in 29 games this season.
Mantha will return to the Red Wings lineup on Tuesday.
Mantha suffered a couple of injuries, including a punctured lung, back on December 21st but will be back in the lineup in Buffalo. At this time, there's no word on who Mantha will replace in the lineup.
The Red Wings hope to get Mantha (ribs) back on Tuesday.
Mantha will not play this afternoon vs. the Bruins but head coach Jeff Blashill is hopeful that he'll return Tuesday in Buffalo. Mantha's return to the lineup would obviously be huge for the Red Wings, as he leads the team in points-per-game (0.83), scoring 12 goals with 12 assists (24 points) in 29 games this year.
The Islanders have recalled Sebastian Aho from Bridgeport (AHL).
Aho has been recalled numerous occasions this season but has yet to play in an NHL game this year. He has 23 points (2G / 21A) in 39 AHL games and had one goal and three assists in 22 games with the Islanders last season.
Mantha (concussion/ribs) was cleared for contact on Wednesday.
Mantha passed the concussion test and was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Mantha is also dealing with fractured ribs and a punctured lung, so he's still going to be sidelined for about one more week. Mantha hopes to be back before February 15th.
Lizotte (lower-body) will return to the Kings lineup on Wednesday.
Lizotte has been out since January 8th but went to Ontario (AHL) over the bye week and is set to play on Wednesday. The rookie centre has scored four goals with 11 assists (15 points) in 45 games this season.
