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Lindgren will likely make his season debut in Florida.
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The Canadiens have recalled Charlie Lindgren from St. John’s (AHL).
Beauvillier (illness) will be back in the Islanders lineup on Friday.
The Red Wings have acquired Dylan McIlrath and a conditional 2017 3rd round pick from the Panthers for Thomas Vanek.
McIlrath, 24, was the 10th overall pick in 2010 and has had a tough time elevating his game to the NHL-level. The 6-foot-5, 220 lbs. defenseman has been waived a few times this season and will likely report to Grand Rapids (AHL). McIlrath has one goal and three assists in 22 AHL games this season and five points (3G / 2A) in 43 career NHL games.
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The Panthers have sent Dylan McIlrath to Springfield (AHL).
McIlrath last played on January 18th and has only appeared in five games with the Panthers this season. McIlrath heads to Springfield, where he has one goal and one assist in six games this season.
Carlson (lower-body) will return to the Capitals lineup on Tuesday.
Carlson missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but will return to the lineup tonight in Brooklyn. Carlson will be on the top pair with Karl Alzner, but won’t return to the top power play. He has 25 points (5G / 20A) in 43 games this season.
Carlson (lower-body) “has got a good chance” to play on Tuesday.
Carlson missed the final six games before the All-Star break, but it looks like he’ll play Tuesday in Brooklyn. Carlson would return to his spot alongside Karl Alzner on the top-pair and comes in with five goals and 20 assists (25 points) in 43 games this season.
Beauvillier (foot) will return to the Islanders lineup on Thursday.
Beauvillier missed Tuesday’s game with a minor foot injury, but will be in the lineup when the Islanders take on the Canadiens tonight. The rookie winger has four goals and seven assists (11 points) in his first 32 NHL games.
Beauvillier (undisclosed) will not play on Tuesday.
Beauvillier was dinged up by blocking a shot during the Islanders loss to the Flyers on Sunday. Beauvillier will be replaced by Andrew Ladd (upper-body), who draws back in after a four-game absence. Consider Beauvillier as day-to-day.
Carlson (lower-body) won’t play Monday vs. the Hurricanes.
Carlson was on the ice for the Capitals’ morning skate, but will miss his fourth straight game with a lower-body injury. The Capitals have a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday, so monitor his status prior to tomorrow’s game vs. the Sharks.
Carlson (lower-body) missed Wednesday's practice; doubtful to play on Thursday.
Carlson missed Monday’s game in Pittsburgh, but was expected to play on Thursday. Because he was unable to practice this morning, he is now listed as questionable and it seems like a more likely return date is Saturday in Dallas.
Beauvillier will return to the Islanders' lineup on Friday.
Beauvillier has been a healthy scratch for the last four games, but will be back in tonight in Florida. He will replace Shane Prince in the lineup and comes into play with nine points (4G / 5A) in 26 games this season.
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The Panthers have sent Dylan McIlrath to Springfield (AHL) on a conditioning stint.
McIlrath has been a healthy scratch for the last seven games and heads to Springfield to get some games in. The former 10th overall pick has one goal in four games with the Panthers and could spend as many as two weeks in the AHL before being recalled.
Chychrun (upper-body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday.
Chychrun missed last Friday’s game with an upper-body injury, but will get back in the Coyotes’ lineup tonight vs. the Stars. The rookie defenseman has one goal and five assists in 26 games sos far this season.
Chychrun (upper-body) will not play on Friday.
Chychrun played just 11:09 in Wednesday’s game vs. the Oilers and will not play tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. The rookie defenseman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and should be ready to go after the Christmas break.
Beauvillier is expected to be back in the Islanders' lineup on Thursday.
Beauvillier has been a healthy scratch for the last three games, but he is expected to play on Thursday. Ryan Strome is not feeling well, so Beauviller will likely replace him in the lineup tonight. The young forward has two goals and five assists (seven points) in 18 games this season.
van Riemsdyk (arm) will return to the Blackhawks’ lineup on Saturday.
van Riemsdyk has been out since October 21st and has only appeared in two games this season. TVR has 15 points (3G / 12A) in 102 career NHL games and is expected to replace Michal Rozsival in the lineup vs. Philadelphia.
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The Blue Jackets have reassigned Sonny Milano to Cleveland (AHL).
Milano failed to record a point in two games during his call-up. His return to Cleveland, where he has one goal in four games, suggests that Brandon Dubinsky will be back in the lineup on Saturday.
The Panthers have acquired Dylan McIlrath from the Rangers for Steve Kampfer and a conditional seventh round pick.