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Protas will make his NHL debut on Monday.
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The Capitals have recalled Aliaksei Protas from Hershey (AHL).
Protas was selected No.91 overall in 2019 and Monday would be his NHL debut if he gets into the lineup in Tampa. The 6-foot-6, 210 lbs. forward has scored three goals with eight assists (11 points) in 22 career AHL games.
Holl will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Holl has had a tough start to the season, failing to pick up a point and posting a minus-7 through seven games. Timothy Liljegren will draw into the lineup to replace Holl.
The Avalanche have recalled Jacob MacDonald from Colorado (AHL).
Samuel Girard is banged up, so MacDonald being recalled is an indication that Girard will not be available on Tuesday. MacDonald has had a hot start in the AHL, scoring one goal with three assists (four points) in four games.
Liljegren will draw into the Maple Leafs lineup on Saturday.
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Strome will be back in the Blackhawks lineup on Thursday.
Strome has been a healthy scratch for the first four games of the season but will replace Philipp Kurashev in the lineup on Thursday. Strome had nine goals and eight assists (17 points) in 40 games last season.
Liljegren will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Liljegren was in the lineup on Saturday but will sit with Justin Holl (illness) returning to the lineup.
Holl (illness) is expected to return to the Maple Leafs lineup on Monday.
Holl missed Saturday's game due to illness but was back on the ice for Monday's morning skate and is expected to replace Timothy Liljegren in the lineup vs. New York. Holl has a minus-3 rating, one shot, eight blocks and three hits sin 20:38 ATOI in his first two games of the season.
Liljegren will draw into the Maple Leafs lineup on Saturday.
With Justin Holl out, Liljegren will make his season debut vs. the Senators. The 22-year-old, former first-round pick, Liljegren has one assist in 13 career NHL games.
Holl (illness) will not play Saturday vs. the Senators.
The Maple Leafs have not received his COVID test back yet, but Holl is not well enough to play Saturday regardless. Timothy Liljegren will replace Holl in the lineup vs. Ottawa.
Ovechkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Wednesday.
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Strome will be a healthy scratch in the Blackhawks season opener.
Strome’s 2021-22 season will get off to a tough start, as he fell down the depth chart in training camp and will be a healthy scratch in Colorado.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Ovechkin has been dealing with a minor lower-body injury but was on the ice for Wednesday’s morning skate and it appears he will be available for the Capitals’ season opener. However, Ovechkin told reporters he did not know if he was playing tonight, so consider him a game-time decision.
Ovechkin (lower-body) is questionable for the Capitals' season opener on Wednesday.
The Panthers have signed Justin Sourdif to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Sourdif was a third-round pick (No.87 overall) of the Panthers in 2020. The 18-year-old centre had 34 points (11G / 24A) in 22 games with the Vancouver Giants (WHL) in 2021. The Giants' point leader will return to start the 2022 season.
The Islanders have re-signed Anthony Beauvillier to a three-year, $12.45 contract.
The Blues have re-signed Jordan Kyrou to a two-year, $5.6 million contract.
Tuch will miss six months after undergoing shoulder surgery.
The Blues have signed Charlie Lindgren to a one-year, two-way contract.
4-year, $15,000,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Modified No Trade – 8 team no trade list
. Expires 2026 (UFA).
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