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Demko will start Thursday vs. the Flames.
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Lankinen (hand) has been activated from IR.
Lankinen has not played since January 22nd due to a hand injury but will be available for one of the Blackhawks' games this weekend. Originally, the Blackhawks said that he would start Sunday but have back-tracked and haven't decided who will start Friday and who will start Sunday.
Goalie Start
Demko will start Monday vs. the Kraken.
Line Change
Forbort will be back in the Bruins lineup on Monday.
Forbort was a healthy scratch on Saturday night but will be back in the lineup on Monday afternoon. It's unclear who he will replace, but it will most likely be Connor Clifton.
Goalie Start
Demko will start Saturday vs. the Ducks.
Line Change
Reichel will draw into the Blackhawks lineup on Friday.
Reichel has soured 14 goals with 19 assists (33 points) in 33 AHL games this season. The Blackhawks' top prospect will get another shot with the NHL but it's likely to be short-term again. He will once again skate on the top line with Patrick Kane.
The Blackhawks have recalled Lukas Reichel from Rockford (AHL).
Reichel is the Blackhawks' top prospect and has forced his way back into the NHL after dominating the AHL through 33 games. The 19-year-old leads Rockford with 33 points (14G / 19A) and should suit up for his third career NHL game on Friday.
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Demko will start Thursday in San Jose.
Hronek cleared COVID-19 protocol and is expected to be back in the lineup on Thursday.
Hronek missed two games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Thursday in New York. Hronek, who has eight points (1G / 7A) in his last 13 games, will replace Gustav Lindstrom (mid-body).
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Demko will start Saturday vs. the Maple Leafs.
The Red Wings have added Filip Hronek to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Hronek will not be available for five days, which means he'll miss at least one game and will be questionable for Monday's game in Minnesota. It's unclear who will replace Hronek on Saturday but Troy Stecher (IR) skated in his spot on Thursday.
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Demko starts Tuesday vs. the Coyotes.
Goalie Start
Demko was the first goalie off of the ice at the Canucks morning skate.
Hoglander will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Chytil (lower-body) is not on the ice for warmups; will not return to the lineup on Tuesday.
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Demko will start Tuesday in Nashville.
Goalie Start
Demko will return to the Canucks' crease on Saturday.
Line Change
Kane will make his Oilers debut on Saturday.
Kane had 22 goals and 27 assists (49 points) in 56 games with the Sharks last season. He averaged 33 goals and 31 assists per 82 games during his three seasons with the Sharks and should bolster the Oilers' top-6. It's unclear who he will start with.
The Oilers are signing Evander Kane to a one-year deal worth $2.1M AAV.
Garland has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol list and is expected to play Thursday.
Garland missed five games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Thursday in Winnipeg. Garland, who has 10 goals and 14 assists (24 points) in 37 games this season, is expected to skate on the second line with Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander.