Goalie Start
Forsberg is projected to start Sunday vs. the Maple Leafs.
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Forsberg suffered an undisclosed injury in the morning skate and will not be available on Thursday.
Forsberg had to be helped off of the ice during the Blackhawks morning skate and will not be available to backup Cam Ward tonight. Forsberg will eventually be the Blackhawks’ No.3 netminder when Corey Crawford is healthy. Colin Delia will meet the team and serve as their No.2 in Ottawa.
Dumoulin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Dumoulin, who has been battling an upper-body injury, took part in Wednesday’s practice and today’s morning skate, so it looks like he’ll play tonight. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan loves the “game-time decision” tag, so expect Dumoulin to be in the lineup.
Dumoulin (upper-body) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
Dumoulin shed his non-contact jersey during Wednesday’s practice session and skated on the top pair with Kris Letang, which is a good sign that he will be available for Thursday’s season opener vs. the Capitals. Dumoulin doesn’t carry a to of fantasy value despite playing over 20 minutes a night for one of the best teams in hockey. He had just 18 points (5G / 13A) in 80 games a season ago.
Edmundson is doubtful for Thursday because of a groin injury.
Edmundson missed the Blues preseason finale with a groin injury and it doesn’t appear as if he will play in their season opener either. If Edmundson is unable to play, look for Chris Butler to get into the Blues lineup.
Perry underwent surgery to repair meniscus and MCL injuries in his right knee; expected to miss five months.
Ducks GM Bob Murray announced on Wednesday that Perry underwent surgery to repair his right knee and the initial timetable is set for 20 weeks of about five months. This is a tough blow to a Ducks team that looked as deep as they have in years, but opens the door for young forwards like Troy Terry and Sam Steel to play big roles right out of the gate.
The Senators have signed Cody Ceci to a one-year deal worth $4.3M.
The Blues re-signed Joel Edmundson to a one-year, $3M contract extension.
The Canadiens signed Joel Armia to a one-year deal worth $1.85M.
The Canadiens have acquired Joel Armia, Steve Mason, a 2019 seventh-round pick and a 2020 fourth round pick from the Jets for Simon Bourque.
Armia was the No.16 overall pick in 2011 and is coming off of his best season in the NHL. The 25-year-old had 12 goals and 17 assists (29 points) in 79 games with the Jets. The big-winger will fill out a role in the Canadiens’ bottom-6.
The Kings signed Drew Doughty to an eight-year, $88M ($11M AAV) extension.
Doughty, who will turn 29 in December, is signed through the 2026-27 season. Doughty has played in all 82 games for four straight seasons, ranking eighth among defensemen in points (201) and tied for 16th in goals (43) over that span. Doughty will become the highest-paid blueliner when his extension kicks in.
Line Change
Armia draws back into the Jets lineup for Game 5.
Line Change
Fiala is expected to be scratched for Game 4.
Armia (upper-body) will be back in the Jets lineup for Game 4.
Dumoulin (concussion) will be a game-time decision for Game 3.
Line Change
Doughty will be back in the Kings lineup for Game 3 after serving his one-game suspension.
Doughty was suspended for one game and won't play Game 2 in Vegas.
Goalie Start
Kuemper will start Thursday in Vancouver.
The Red Wings have assigned Joe Hicketts to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Hicketts had three assists in his short five-game stint with the Red Wings this season. Detroit’s season is virtually over, but the Griffins’ isn’t so Detroit will return some reinforcements. The 21-year-old defenseman has scored three goals with seven assists (10 points) in 63 games with Grand Rapids this season, which is way-off of his 34-points from a season ago.
Zuccarello (lower-body) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday.
