Pacioretty draws back into the Golden Knights lineup for Game 3.
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Pacioretty is "unfit to play" in Game 2 vs. the Blackhawks.
Pacioretty has joined the Golden Knights in the bubble and Pete DeBoer anticipates him being ready for Game 1 vs. Chicago.
Pacioretty missed the entire round-robin but joined the Golden Knights in the bubble in Edmonton over the weekend and should be in the lineup for Game 1 on Tuesday. Pacioretty had a terrific 2002 season, scoring 32 goals with 34 assists (66 points) in 71 games.
Robertson is expected to be a healthy scratch in Game 5.
Muzzin is out of quarantine and skated with his teammates on Sunday; will not play in Game 5.
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Murray led the Penguins onto the ice for warmups.
Muzzin has been released from hospital and returned to the bubble; will miss the rest of the Columbus series.
Muzzin had to be stretched off of the ice late in Tuesday's Game 2 win. Muzzin was brought to hospital immediately but returned to the NHL bubble on Wednesday and will have to quarantine. He has been ruled out of the rest of Qualifying Round but could play in the playoffs if the Maple Leafs advance.
Muzzin has been taken to hospital for further evaluation.
Muzzin had to be stretchered off of the ice late in the Maple Leafs' 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets in Game 2 and was immediately taken to hospital. This situation gets even more murky with Muzzin having to leave the NHL bobble. Chris Johnston of SportsNet reported that "medical officials will make the call on how long he'd have to quarantine if and when he's ready to return. It will depend on where he goes, how long he's gone and how much risk he's exposed to."
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Murray will start Game 2 vs. the Canadiens.
Murray allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Penguins' 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens in Game 1. Despite the loss, the Penguins will go right back to their more experienced netminder in Game 2. Dating back to the 2018 playoffs, Murray has lost seven straight playoff games, while posting a 2.89 GAA and .905 SV%.
Pacioretty (undisclosed) will not play on Monday but is "on the horizon."
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Murray will start Game 1 vs. the Canadiens.
Pacioretty did not travel to Edmonton with his team.
Pacioretty is battling what was described as a "minor" injury but staying back in Vegas for now makes it seem a little more serious. Head coach Pete DeBoer said that Pacioretty will join the team when he is "healthy and available" but there's no indication how long that will be.
Domi returned to the ice on Monday.
Domi sat out the first week of Phase 3 while deciding whether or not he will play in the Qualifying Round. Domi is at an increased risk as a Type-1 diabetic, so he took extra time to make his decision on the NHL's Return to Play program. During his first practice with the team, Domi took part in some drills and was featured on the second power-play unit.
The Golden Knights have signed Ryan Reaves to a two-year contract extension worth $3.5 million ($1.75 million AAV).
The Ducks have signed Jani Hakanpaa to a one-year contract extension worth $750k.
Hakanpaa signed a one-year deal at the start of 2019-20 following four years in the Finnish Elite League. The former Blues fourth-round pick spent most of the season in the AHL, where he had one goal and 12 assists (14 points) in 47 games. During a brief audition with the Ducks, Hakanpaa had one goal while playing 18:07 ATOI in five games.
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Stolarz will start against the Blues on Wednesday.
Myers will miss approximately four weeks with a fractured patella.
This announcement comes a few hours after the Flyers labelled Myers as a game-time decision for tonight's game, which obviously isn't the case anymore. Myers should be ready for the start of the playoffs but will be replaced by Shayne Gostisbehere tonight.
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Murray will start Tuesday in New Jersey.
Murray allowed five goals on 28 shots in the Penguins loss to the Capitals on Saturday. Murray has allowed at least three goals in five of his last six starts, going 2-4-0 with a 3.58 GAA and .866 SV% over that stretch. Tonight he'll face the Devils for the second time this season--he allowed two goals on 21 shots in a 2-1 loss back in mid-November.
Rielly (foot) will return to the Maple Leafs lineup on Tuesday.
Rielly will play for the first time since January 12th and will be back on the top-pair with Cody Ceci and the second power-play unit. Rielly returns with 27 points (3G / 24A) in 46 games this season.
Myers (leg) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Myers was back on the ice for Tuesday's optional morning skate after leaving Monday's practice while dealing with the aftereffects of blocking a shot on Saturday. Myers is considered a game-time decision and will be replaced by Shayne Gostisbehere if he can't play.