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Reaves will be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. San Jose.

With Calle Jarnkrok (sports hernia) poised to make his season debut on Monday, Reaves will be the odd-man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 38-year-old Reaves is averaging 7:48 time-on-ice, recording two points (0G / 2A), 28 penalty minutes, and 103 hits in 35 games this season.

Ryan Reaves
Celebrini (lower-body) is expected to play on Monday in Toronto after originally being a game-time decision.

Celebrini did not practice on Sunday due to a lower-body injury but is expected to play on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 18-year-old Celebrini has impressed in his first NHL season, averaging 19:45 time-on-ice and scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 49 games.

Macklin Celebrini
Reaves is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. San Jose.

With Calle Jarnkrok (sports hernia) poised to make his season debut on Monday, Reaves will be the odd-man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 38-year-old Reaves is averaging 7:48 time-on-ice, recording two points (0G / 2A), 28 penalty minutes, and 103 hits in 35 games this season.

Ryan Reaves
Kurashev (hand) has been placed on IR.

Kurashev did not play on Saturday and has subsequently been placed on Injured Reserve due to a hand injury. The 25-year-old Kurashev has had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, with only 10 points (6G / 4A) in 42 games this season. That said, he has been more productive lately, scoring five points (3G / 2A) in his last 11.

Philipp Kurashev
Kurashev (hand) missed practice on Friday.

Kurashev did not practice on Friday due to a hand injury. It's unclear if this will prevent him from playing in Saturday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Kurashev has had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, with only 10 points (6G / 4A) in 42 games this season. That said, he has been more productive lately, scoring five points (3G / 2A) in his last 11.

Philipp Kurashev
Allan will be a healthy scratch on Thursday in Vegas.

T.J. Brodie will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights, resulting in Allan being a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Allan is averaging 15:08 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) through 43 games in his first NHL season.

Nolan Allan
Skinner will draw back into Edmonton's lineup in Florida on Thursday.

Matthew Savoie will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Skinner to re-enter Edmonton's lineup against the Florida Panthers. The 32-year-old Skinner is averaging 12:30 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 51 games this season. He has four points (2G / 2A) in his last four outings.

Jeff Skinner
Nedeljkovic will start vs. Philadelphia on Thursday.

The struggling Penguins have been outscored 22-9 during a four-game losing skid and will turn to Nedeljkovic between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic had a forgetful night on Tuesday, allowing six goals on 38 shots (.842 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Flyers. The Penguins enter Thursday's rematch as slight -106 home favorites against a Flyers squad riding a three-game winning streak.

Alex Nedeljkovic
Nedeljkovic will start in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

The Penguins have lost three straight and will hope for a better result on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, turning to Nedeljkovic between the pipes. Nedeljkovic struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 14 shots (.643 SV%) in an eventual 8-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old netminder has a 3.06 GAA and .895 SV% through 28 appearances this season (12-10-5). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a Flyers squad that defeated them 3-2 on February 8th.

Alex Nedeljkovic
Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at Pittsburgh's morning skate.

The Penguins have lost three straight and will hope for a better result on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, likely turning to Nedeljkovic between the pipes. Nedeljkovic struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 14 shots (.643 SV%) in an eventual 8-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old netminder has a 3.06 GAA and .895 SV% through 28 appearances this season (12-10-5). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a Flyers squad that defeated them 3-2 on February 8th.

Alex Nedeljkovic
Askarov is being evaluated for a lower-body injury.

Askarov suffered a lower-body injury in an AHL game and is being further evaluated. The 22-year-old netminder has played a career-high 13 NHL games with the Sharks this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, posting a 2.52 GAA and .922 SV% in 19 games (10-7-1).

Yaroslav Askarov
Wennberg (upper-body) is expected to return to San Jose's lineup on Sunday vs. Calgary.

Wennberg missed San Jose's final four games before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off but will likely return to the lineup on Sunday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 18:14 time-on-ice and has 23 points (8G / 15A) in 52 games this season.

Alexander Wennberg