Ekman-Larsson will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Ottawa.
Uvis Balinksin will draw into the Panters' lineup on Tuesday, making Ekman-Larsson a healthy scratch. Ekman-Larsson has 30 points (9G / 21A) in 78 games this season.
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Bobrovsky will start Tuesday vs. the Senators.
The Panthers, losers of three of their last four (1-2-1), will ride Bobrovsky for a third straight game on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. Bobrovsky has lost two of his last three but was sensational last week against the Senators, saving all 30 shots he faced for his fifth shutout of the season in a 6-0 victory. The Panthers enter action as -243 home favourites.
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Brisson is out of Vegas' lineup on Monday vs. Vancouver.
Brisson made the most of his one-game appearance with Vegas as he extended his personal point streak to four games last game vs. Arizona but will be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Vancouver as Tomas Hertl makes his debut. The 22-year-old centre has been very productive in his limited appearances this season, with two goals and eight points in 14 games played while averaging just 12:22 TOI/GP.
Wood (lower body) will remain out on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.
Colorado has claimed they are going to play it safe with Miles Wood's lower-body injury as the team nears the playoffs and will have him sit out his second straight game on Tuesday vs. Minnesota. The 28-year-old's 24 points (9G/15A) in his first season in Colorado marks the fifth time in the last six years that he has reached 23+ points but not surpassed more than 27 points.
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Groulx is listed as a scratch for Sunday's game against the Blues.
MacEwen will draw into the Senators' lineup on Sunday.
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Lettieri will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game in Chicago.
Mermis will draw into the Wild lineup on Sunday.
Wood (lower-body) will not play against the Stars on Sunday.
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Roslovic is expected to be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Canadiens.
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Bobrovsky will start on Saturday in Boston.
Blankenburg will draw into the Blue Jackets' lineup on Saturday vs. Philadelphia.
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Blankenburg has been recalled from Cleveland (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Blankenburg will begin his second stint in Columbus this season on Friday after being recalled on an emergancy basis from Cleveland (AHL). The 25-year-old failed to pick up a point across his six games played earlier in the season but had three SOG while averaging 17:52 TOI.
Minnesota has signed Samuel Hlavaj to a two-year, entry-level contract starting in 2024-25.
Hlavaj is an undrafted 22-year-old Slovak Netminder that played the last several years in Europe after two seasons in the QMJHL. He had a 3.10 GAA and .902 SV% in 28 games (8-20-0) with Plzen HC (Czech) this season.
Brisson has been recalled from Hendersen (AHL) on Tuesday.
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Bobrovsky will start on Thursday in Ottawa.
The Panthers have lost four of their last five and will return to Bobrovsky to tend the twine on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 16 shots (.688 SV%) in his last outing in a disappointing 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers enter action as -153 road favourites against a Senators club they defeated 3-2 in overtime on February 20th.
Tanev (upper body) will play on Wednesday after leaving the Stars' previous game due to injury.
Tanev briefly left Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken after receiving a high hit from Adam Larsson that earned him a five-minute major and a game misconduct. The 34-year-old Tanev missed several shifts but completed the game and, after being evaluated, was a full participant at practice on Tuesday and is not expected to miss any time.
Rielly (upper body) is expected to return on Wednesday vs. Tampa Bay.
After not missing a single game due to injury, Rielly has missed four straight due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old All-Star defenseman has enjoyed a very strong year leading the Maple Leafs' point, with seven goals, 51 points, 165 SOG, 27 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 65 games. Mark Giordano will likely be the odd man out of the lineup, allowing Rielly to make his return on Wednesday.
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Groulx is listed as a scratch for Tuesday's game in Calgary.
Groulx will take a seat on Tuesday as Ross Johnston draws back into the Ducks' lineup. Groulx has no goals and two assists in 43 games this season.