Kakko left Saturdays in the first period and did not return. The Rangers moved him to IR immediately, which means he'll be out for at least one week. Morgan Barron was recalled from the AHL to take Kakko's spot on the roster.
Grubauer had an outstanding season in 2021, going 30-9-1 with a 1.95 GAA, .922 SV% and seven shutouts, finishing third in Vezina voting. This offseason he signed with the Seattle Kraken, who will be an obvious downgrade from the Avalanche. His rates are sure to take a hit and with a number of player's questionable for Tuesday's opener, he's a risky option vs. a high-powered Vegas team.
After being added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Monday, there was some hope that McCann would be cleared to play tonight. However, McCann remains in protocol with only Marcus Johansson getting cleared to play. Alex True was recalled from the AHL and is expected to take McCann's spot in the lineup.
Grubauer had an outstanding season in 2021, going 30-9-1 with a 1.95 GAA, .922 SV% and seven shutouts, finishing third in Vezina voting. This offseason he signed with the Seattle Kraken, who will be an obvious downgrade from the Avalanche. His rates are sure to take a hit and with a number of player's questionable for Tuesday's opener, he's a risky option vs. a high-powered Vegas team.
Avon joined the Flyers on an Amateur Try-Out but signed a three-year entry-level contract. The 18-year-old, undrafted free agent scored four goals with seven assists in 56 games with the Peterborough Petes (OHL) in 2019-20.
