Schmaltz will miss his third straight game on Wednesday.
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The Blues signed Scott Perunovich to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Perunovich was drafted in the second-round (No.45 overall) in 2018 and finished his junior year with a team-leading 40 points (6G / 34A) in 34 games at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Tanev (illness) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play in Buffalo.
Tanev (illness) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Tanev missed Tuesday's game vs. the Senators and Wednesday's practice but remains a game-time decision tonight in Buffalo. Tanev would likely replace Sam Lafferty on the fourth line with Teddy Blueger and Evan Rodrigues.
The Avalanche have recalled Kevin Connauton from Colorado (AHL).
Connauton has appeared in just one NHL game this season but has played terrific in the AHL, ranking second among Eagles defensemen with 27 points (5G / 22A) in 38 games.
Tanev (illness) will not play Tuesday vs. the Senators.
Tanev is battling an illness so he will be replaced by Anthony Angello tonight vs. the Senators. Angello will likely suit up on the fourth line with Teddy Blueger and Evan Rodrigues.
Marino (cheek) will return to the Penguins lineup on Tuesday.
Marino will return after an 11-game absence with broken bones in his cheek but will suit up tonight vs. the Senators. Marino has been one of the biggest surprises in the NHL this season, posting 25 points (5G / 20A) in 51 games.
Marino (cheek) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Marino has missed the last 11 games after breaking bones in his cheek on February 6th. Marino skated on the second pair and second power-play unit in Monday's practice and could be back in the lineup on Tuesday.
Yamamoto (ankle) is expected to return to the Oilers lineup on Monday.
The Oilers will get Yamamoto back much earlier than his original 2-to-3 week timetable. Yamamoto missed just three games with an ankle injury but will be back on a line with Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
Yamamoto (ankle) is “close” but will not play Saturday.
Yamamoto was surprisingly in practice on Friday and was listed as a game-time decision, but head coach Dave Tippet said that he won’t play vs. the Jets. Look for him to be back in the lineup Monday in Nashville.
Yamamoto (ankle) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Yamamoto is week-to-week with an ankle injury.
This is a huge blow for the Oilers, who loaded up at the deadline on Monday. Since Yamamoto came up from the AHL, the trio of Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins and Yamamoto have been red-hot. Yamamoto had 18 points (7G / 11A) in his last 16 games but will likely miss at least a couple of weeks. The newly acquired Tyler Ennis could be a replacement for Yamamoto.
Waiver Move
The Ducks have claimed Andrew Agozzino off of waivers from the Penguins.
Agozzino has just one goal and six assists in 38 career NHL games. The 29-year-old forward registered two assists in 17 games with the Penguins this season.
Line Change
Hayton will play against the Blues on Thursday.
Marino has three broken bones in his cheek and will need surgery.
Marino will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken cheek that he suffered while taking a Steven Stamkos shot in the face on Thursday night. Marino filled in admirably when the Penguins were banged up and turned himself into a reliable top-4 defenseman this season, so this is a huge loss for the Penguins.
Weegar is day-to-day with an illness.
Weegar missed Thursday's game with an illness and is listed as day-to-day heading into Saturday's game. Josh Brown will remain in the lineup tomorrow if Weegar can't go.
The Blue Jackets have recalled Kevin Stenlund from Cleveland (AHL).
With Eric Robinson out with an undisclosed injury, Stenlund returns to the Blue Jackets and will likely be in the lineup on Friday. Stenlund has scored four goals with two assists (six points) in 17 games with the Blue Jackets this season.
Weegar (upper-body) will return to the Panthers lineup on Tuesday.
Weegar has been out since December 23rd but will play tonight in Columbus. Weegar has scored three goals with nine assists (12 points) in 28 games this season while averaging 1.6 shots and 1.4 blocked shots per game.
Vanecek will be recalled from Hershey (AHL) and may backup on Tuesday.
Vanecek, who is 13-9-1 with a 2.43 GAA and .908 SV% in the AHL this season, may serve as Braden Holtby's backup vs. the Kings. Ilya Samsonov was forced to leave the Capitals morning skate after taking an Alex Ovechkin shot up high and is going through concussion protocol. If he's not 100 percent, Vanecek will be the backup.
