The Blue Jackets announced that it was an injury that Korpisalo has been dealing with "for some time" and that it has gotten to the point where "surgery is the best option." With Korpisalo out for the year and Elvis Merzlikins currently banged up as well, the Blue Jackets will turn to J-F Berube once again.
Lindholm was acquired from the Ducks on Saturday night and is reportedly nearing an extension with his new team. He will not play Monday in Montreal but is expected to make his debut vs. the Lightning on Thursday.
Zacha left Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury just 2:40 into the game after getting hit while taking a shot and sliding heavily into the boards. Head coach Lindy Ruff called him doubtful to play Wednesday, so look for Mason Geertsen to draw into the lineup.
Tufte played in three straight games with the Stars but was sent back to the AHL to make room to call-up Adam Scheel from the AHL. Scheel is needed to serve as Jake Oettinger's backup with Braden Holtby dealing with an injury. Jacob Peterson will replace Tufte in the Stars' bottom-6.
Jokiharju has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but will Thursday vs. the Golden Knights. Jokiharju will replace Mark Pysyk on the Sabres blueline and will play on PP2. He has three goals and nine assists (12 points) in 36 games this season.
Jokiharju has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury and head coach Don Granato said that he is "really close" to returning to the lineup. Monitor his status during Thursday's morning skate.
