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The Red Wings have recalled Evgeny Svechnikov from Grand Rapids (AHL).
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The Hurricanes have sent Alex Nedeljkovic to Charlotte (AHL).
Vlasic (undisclosed) will return to the Sharks’ lineup on Tuesday.
Vlasic missed Saturday’s game in Nashville, but will return tonight vs. the Rangers. Regarded as one of the best two-way defensemen in the NHL, Vlasic has recorded 22 points (5G / 17A) in 68 games this season while playing a shutdown role for San Jose.
Couture (face) will not play on Tuesday.
Couture was hit in the face by a puck in Nashville on Saturday and will miss at least one game tonight vs. New York. With Couture out, Patrick Marleau will shift to centre on the Sharks’ centre line. Keep an eye on Couture’s status leading up to the Sharks’ back-to-back on Thursday and Friday.
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The Hurricanes have recalled Alex Nedeljkovic from Florida (ECHL)
Eddie Lack had to be taken off on a stretcher in the Hurricanes’ OT loss to Detroit last night, so Nedeljkovic will come up to take his spot on the roster. The 21-year-old netminder has gone 8-14-0 with a 3.40 GAA and .881 SV% with Charlotte (AHL) and 4-4-0 with a 3.64 GAA and .885 SV% with Florida this season.
Nutivaara (lower-body) will return to the Blue Jackets’ lineup on Tuesday.
Nutivaara missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but he will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Devils. Nutivaara will replace Kyle Quincey and comes into play with just seven points (2G / 5A) in 53 games this season.
Skinner (neck) is expected to return to the Hurricanes’ lineup on Friday.
Skinner has missed the last two games with a stiff neck, but was on the ice for the morning skate and is expected to play tonight vs. the Coyotes. Skinner, who has been skating on the third line, has just three goals and two assists (five points) in his last 16 games.
Skinner (neck) will not play on Wednesday; could return on Friday.
Skinner was sent back to Carolina to be reevaluated prior to Tuesday’s game and the Hurricanes announced he doesn’t have a concussion and is dealing with a stiff neck. The Hurricanes played with seven defensemen last night, but have recalled Patrick Brown and Andrej Nestrasil for tonight’s game in Tampa Bay. Look for Skinner to be back in on Friday.
Skinner (upper-body) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday.
Skinner returned to Raleigh before Tuesday’s game to have an upper-body injury evaluated. With Skinner out, Brock McGinn will get back into the lineup tonight. Consider Skinner as day-to-day and doubtful for Wednesday’s game in Tampa Bay.
Couture (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. New Jersey.
Couture missed the Sharks’ game on Saturday, but is on the ice for warmups and is expected to be in the lineup in New Jersey this afternoon. Couture has 38 points (19G / 19A) in 54 games this season, including seven goals, six assists (13 points) and 2.21 shots per game in his last 14 games.
Couture (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Sunday.
Couture was a late scratch on Saturday because of an upper-body injury, but head coach Pete DeBoer said that Couture is feeling much better today and is listed as a game-time decision. Monitor his status as the Sharks’ hit the ice for pre-game warmups at Noon ET.
Couture is day-to-day with an upper-body injury; hopeful he'll play Sunday.
Couture (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in Philadelphia.
Nutivaara (undisclosed) will return to the Blue Jackets' lineup on Saturday.
The Kings have activated Tyler Toffoli (lower-body) from IR.
Toffoli has been sidelined since December 20th, but will return to the Kings lineup this afternoon in Philadelphia. Toffoli will be back on a line with Jeff Carter and Tanner Pearson and comes into play with 20 points (8G / 12A) in 32 games this season.
Toffoli (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Toffoli (lower-body) is nearing a return, but isn’t expected to play on Wednesday.
Toffoli has been sidelined since December 20th continues to skate with his teammates and has been rotating through line rushes for the last week. Toffoli is now one day past his six week timetable, but continues to deal with some discomfort.
Couture (illness) will return to the lineup on Thursday.
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The Hurricanes have sent Alex Nedeljkovic to Charlotte (AHL).
Nedeljkovic, 21, played 30 minutes after replacing Cam Ward and stopped all 17 shots he faced in his first taste of the NHL. Nedeljkovic returns to Charlotte where he has gone 5-12-0 with a 3.30 GAA and .884 SV% in 18 games this season.
Couture (illness) will not play Wednesday vs. the Kings.
Couture did not travel to Los Angeles for Wednesday's game because they thought it best to keep him home as he gets over a bug. With Couture out, Melker Karlsson will move into the top-6. Monitor Couture's status prior to Thursday's home game vs. the Lightning.