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McLeod will make his NHL debut on Monday.
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Georgiev will start Friday vs. the Flyers.
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Lyon will start Friday in New York.
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Luukkonen will make his first career start on Friday.
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Lyon will likely start Friday in New York.
Samuelsson will make his NHL debut on Sunday.
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Georgiev led the Rangers onto the ice for wamrups.
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Lyon will start Saturday with Hart (lower-body) out.
The Capitals have signed Conor Sheary to a two-year contract extension worth $3.0 million ($1.5M AAV).
After a couple of disappointing seasons in Buffalo, Sheary has been solid for the Capitals in 2020, scoring 11 goals with eight assists (19 points) in 40 games. He earns a raise of $765K per season.
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Georgiev will start Friday against the Islanders.
Zucker was activated from IR and is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. the Islanders.
Zucker (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Zucker has been out for just over one month with a lower-body injury but was on the ice for Sunday's practice and is a game-time decision for Monday's clash with the Islanders. The Penguins are in desperate need of some healthy forwards, so Zucker will slot right back into the top-6 if he plays on Monday.
Thompson (illness) will not play Wednesday vs. the Penguins.
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Georgiev will start Friday in Washington.
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Georgiev will start Wednesday vs. the Flyers.
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Georgiev will start Thursday in Boston.
Timmins (upper-body) will not play on Monday.
Timmins has played in four straight games because the Avalanche lineup is banged up, but now he's the latest blueline to join the injury list. Timmins, who has been held pointless in 17 games this season, will be replaced by Greg Pateryn.
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Georgiev will start Sunday in Pittsburgh.
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Georgiev will start Saturday in New Jersey.
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Timmins has been promoted to the active roster and will replace Byram on Monday.