Bains will be a healthy scratch in Pittsburgh on Wednesday/
Bains will take a seat as the Canucks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Max Sasson will draw into the lineup in his place.
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Sasson will draw into the Canucks' lineup on Wednesday.
Sasson will play just his second game of his career on Wednesday as the Canucks opt to get some fresh bodies into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Arshdeep Bains will sit in his place.
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Thomas is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Winnipeg on Wednesday.
Samuel Helenius will draw back into the Kings lineup on Wednesday, resulting in Thomas being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Thomas has already played a career-high 10 games this season, averaging 11:07 time-on-ice and scoring two points (1G / 1A).
Chytil (undisclosed) is out on Wednesday in Carolina and considered day-to-day.
Chytil exited last Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 25-year-old Chytil has battled injuries the past two seasons but was having a strong 2024-25 campaign with nine points (4G / 5A) in 15 games.
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Lankinen will start in Boston on Tuesday.
Despite some recent struggles, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five games (2-3-0), Lankinen has been solid for the Canucks this season and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 29-year-old Lankinen is sporting a 2.74 GAA and .901 SV% in 14 games this season (9-3-2). The Canucks enter the action on Tuesday as +103 road underdogs against a Boston Bruins club that has failed to score more than two goals in five straight (2-2-1).
Thompson has been recalled from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
Thompson has been effective for the Sharks this season but hasn't been a consistent fixture in their lineup. The 22-year-old Thompson is averaging 15:56 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 13 games with the Sharks this season.
Chytil (undisclosed) will travel with New York on their upcoming road trip but is still considered day-to-day.
Chytil exited last Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 25-year-old Chytil has battled injuries the past two seasons but was having a strong 2024-25 campaign with nine points (4G / 5A) in 15 games. Jonny Brodzinski has drawn into the lineup since Chytil's absence.
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Sasson will be a healthy scratch in Boston on Tuesday.
Brock Boeser (upper body) will return from a seven-game absence, resulting in Sasson being a healthy scratch. The 24-yearold Sasson is coming off his NHL debut where he scored one point (0G / 1A) in 7:49 time-on-ice.
Boeser (upper-body) will return in Boston on Tuesday.
Boeser has missed seven straight since suffering an upper-body injury November 7th against the Los Angeles King, courtesy of an illegal hit from Tanner Jeannot. Before his injury, Boeser was picking up where he left off with last seasons career-best totals, scoring 11 points (6G / 5A) in 12 games.
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Thomas will draw into the Kings lineup on Monday.
Thomas will make his first appearance since November 13th when the Kings travel to San Jose on Monday. Samuel Helenius will sit in his place.
Thompson has been re-assigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
Thompson has been effective for the Sharks this season but has been sent down to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 22-year-old Thompson was averaging 15:56 time-on-ice and had five points (2G / 3A) in 13 games with the Sharks this season.
Demko (lower-body) participated in Vancouver's full practice in Boston on Monday.
Demko has participated in some drills and faced some shots over the last few weeks but took part in a full practice on Monday for the first time this season. Although there is no specific timeline for his return, his presence at practice is a promising sign. The 28-year-old Demko was tremendous for the Canucks last season, posting a career-best 2.45 GAA and .918 SV% in 51 games (35-14-2).
Boeser (upper-body) skated in a normal, full-contact jersey on Monday for Vancouver's practice.
Boeser has missed seven straight since suffering an upper-body injury November 7th against the Los Angeles King, courtesy of an illegal hit from Tanner Jeannot. Before his injury, Boeser was picking up where he left off with last seasons career-best totals, scoring 11 points (6G / 5A) in 12 games.
The Rangers have assigned Victor Mancini to Hartford (AHL).
Mancini was recalled prior to Saturday's game because Zac Jones was day-to-day. Mancini ended up playing 15:57 TOI but was a minus-3. Returning him to the AHL suggests that Jones will be back on Monday.
Mancini will draw into the Rangers lineup on Saturday.
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Sasson will make his NHL debut on Saturday.
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Lankinen will start Saturday in Ottawa.
Mancini has been recalled from Hartford (AHL).
Mancini spent only three games with Hartford (AHL) and has been recalled on Friday to the Rangers. The 22-year-old towering defensemen made a significant impact during his short nine-game stint with New York to start the season, picking up a goal, four points and 13 SOG while averaging 15:21 TOI.
Chytil (undisclosed) will not play in Calgary on Thursday and is still considered day-to-day.
Chytil exited last Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 25-year-old Chytil has battled injuries the past two seasons but was having a strong 2024-25 campaign with nine points (4G / 5A) in 15 games. Jonny Brodzinski has drawn into the lineup since Chytil's absence.
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Thompson will draw back into the Sharks lineup on Thursday in St. Louis.
Henry Thrun will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Thompson to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Thompson is averaging 16:15 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 11 games.