Jones (upper-body) will play on Monday vs. St. Louis after originally being a game-time decision.
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Jones (upper-body) is expected to return vs. St. Louis on Monday.
Jones did not play on the weekend due to an upper-body injury but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Monday against the St. Louis Blues. The 24-year-old Jones is averaging 15:48 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 13 games this season.
Line Change
Schmidt is expected to draw back into Florida's lineup vs. Washington on Monday.
Adam Boqvist will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Schmidt to re-enter the lineup. The 33-year-old Schmidt is averaging a career-low 14:27 time-on-ice but already has seven points (3G / 4A) in 19 games this season, half of his 14-point output (2G / 12A) in 63 games with the Winnipeg Jets last season.
Roy has been recalled from Laval (AHL).
Roy was the fifth-round pick, 150th overall, of the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old scored nine points (4G / 5A) in 23 games with the Canadiens last season, his first taste of NHL action. He has been stellar with the Laval Rocket (AHL) this season, scoring 16 points (8G / 8A) in 17 games.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start Sunday in Toronto.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Jones is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka was the first goalie off the ice at Utah's morning skate.
Line Change
Schmidt is expected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Schmidt will come out of the lineup for just the second time this season. Adam Boqvist will replace him on the third pair and likely the second power-play unit.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start in Boston on Thursday.
With Connor Ingram (upper body) day-to-day, Utah HC will turn to Vejmelka between the pipes for the third time in four games. The 28-year-old Vejmelka has been solid in limited action this season, posting a 2.58 GAA and .915 SV% in seven appearances (1-4-0). He has a .931 SV% in his previous four outings (1-2-0). Utah HC enters the action on Thursday as +135 road underdogs against a Boston Bruins club riding a three-game losing skid.
Stauber has been recalled from Tucson (AHL).
Connor Ingram is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, resulting in Utah HC recalled Stauber from the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL). Stauber has a 2.29 GAA and .930 SV% in seven games with Tucson (5-2-0) and will likely serve as the backup to Karel Vejmelka during Ingram's absence.
DeSimone has been recalled from Utica (AHL).
DeSimone played 11 games with the Devils last season, scoring two points (1G / 1A), but has primarily been an AHL players, playing only 38 career NHL games since his professional debut in the 2016-17 season. In nine games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season, the 29-year-old DeSimone has two points (0G / 2A) and a -10 plus/minus.
Peeke (upper-body) will return to Boston's lineup vs. Columbus on Monday.
Peeke has not played since November 5th due to an upper-body injury but will draw back into the lineup on Monday against the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old Peeke has two points (0G / 2A) in 13 games this season.
DeSimone has been assigned to Utica (AHL).
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start vs. Vegas on Friday.
Vejmelka was predominantly the backup to Connor Ingram for the first portion of the season but will start for the third time in five games. Vejmelka was outstanding in his previous outing, earning a second consecutive start, saving 49 of 50 shots (.980 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Czech netminder improved to a 2.37 GAA and .926 SV% in five games (1-3-0) this season. Utah HC enters Friday's contest as +106 home underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka is in the starter's crease at Utah's morning skate.
Vejmelka was predominantly the backup to Connor Ingram for the first portion of the season but will likely start for the third time in five games. Vejmelka was outstanding in his previous outing, earning a second consecutive start, saving 49 of 50 shots (.980 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Czech netminder improved to a 2.37 GAA and .926 SV% in five games (1-3-0) this season. Utah HC enters Friday's contest as +106 home underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start on Wednesday vs. Carolina.
The Utah Hockey Club, losers of three of their last four, will turn to Vejmelka between the pipes for the second time in four games. The 28-year-old Vejmelka has been used sparingly this season, taking a backseat to Connor Ingram, but has been serviceable in limited action, posting a 2.75 GAA and .899 SV% in three appearances (0-3-0). That said, Vejmelka and Utah HC will be challenged on Wednesday in a battle against the Carolina Hurricanes, 9-1-0 in their last 10.
DeSimone has been recalled from Utica (AHL).
DeSimone played 11 games with the Devils last season, scoring two points (1G / 1A), but has primarily been an AHL players, playing only 38 career NHL games since his professional debut in the 2016-17 season. In nine games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season, the 29-year-old DeSimone has two points (0G / 2A) and a -10 plus/minus.
Line Change
Carcone will draw back into Utah's lineup on Thursday in St. Louis.
Carcone has been limited to only three games this season after a career-high 21 goal 2023-24 season. He has zero points, a -2 plus/minus, and is averaging 11:19 time-on-ice through three games this season. He will draw in for Robert Bortuzzo on Thursday as Utah HC will revert back to the traditional 12-forward, six-defensemen formation.
Peeke is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Peeke was injured on Tuesday after taking a hard hit from Max Pacioretty. Pacioretty was originally assessed a five-minute major on the play but the penalty was rescinded after review. The 26-year-old Peeke has two points (0G / 2A) in 13 games this season.