Hughes (finger) will play Saturday in Montreal.
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Allen is expected to start Saturday in Montreal.
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Rittich will start against the Penguins on Monday.
The Kings are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken and will revert to Rittich between the pipes on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rittich has only played once this month, a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames when he saved 16 of 18 shots (.889 SV%). The Czech netminder has a 2.52 GAA and .887 SV% in 21 appearances this season (11-9-0). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -185 home favorites against a Penguins club without offensive threat Rickard Rakell (personal).
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Rittich was the first goalie off the ice at Los Angeles morning skate.
The Kings are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken and will revert to Rittich between the pipes on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rittich has only played once this month, a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames when he saved 16 of 18 shots (.889 SV%). The Czech netminder has a 2.52 GAA and .887 SV% in 21 appearances this season (11-9-0). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -185 home favorites against a Penguins club without offensive threat Rickard Rakell (personal).
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Allen will start Saturday afternoon vs. Philadelphia.
Noesen (illness) will return to the Devils lineup on Saturday.
Noesen has missed the last two games with an illness, but will play Saturday afternoon vs. the Flyers. Noesen comes into the game with four goals, two assists and 28 SOG in his last 12 games.
Noesen (illness) will not travel to Toronto for New Jersey's game on Thursday.
Noesen did not play in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers and will likely not play on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old Noesen is far-and-away having his best offensive season, scoring 28 points (17G / 11A) in 45 games.
Noesen (illness) will not play against the Panthers on Tuesday.
Noesen was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the Devils not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The 31-year-old forward is in the midst of a breakout campaign, notching 17 goals and 11 assists in 45 games this season.
McLaughlin cleared waivers and has been assigned to Providence (AHL).
McLaughlin has only played once since December 31st and was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Sunday. The 25-year-old played a career-high 12 NHL games with the Bruins this season, tallying two points (2G / 0A) and 23 hits. He was officially assigned to Providence (AHL) on Monday afternoon.
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Rittich will start in Calgary on Saturday.
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McLaughlin will draw back into Boston's lineup on Saturday in Florida.
Kolyachonok is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. San Jose on Friday.
Nick DeSimone will make his Utah debut on Friday against the San Jose Sharks, replacing Kolyachonok. The 23-year-old Kolyachonok is averaging 12:20 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 19 blocks, and 14 hits in 23 games this season.
Kolyachonok will draw into Utah's lineup on Saturday.
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McLaughlin will be a healthy scratch in New York on Thursday.
Oliver Wahlstrom will re-enter the Bruins lineup on Thursday against the New York Rangers, returning McLaughlin to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old McLaughlin is averaging 9;35 time-on-ice and has two points (2G / 0A) in 11 games this season.
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Allen will start in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The Devils were on the losing end of a 3-2 score against the Anaheim Ducks last night and will revert to Allen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. Allen has struggled lately, allowing three or more goals in four straight (0-4-0), posting a .860 SV%. He has a 2.89 GAA and .897 SV% in 12 games this season (5-6-1). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest -118 road favourites against a Kings club riding a two-game winning streak.
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Rittich will start vs. Philadelphia on Sunday.
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Rittich is expected to start vs. Philadelphia on Sunday.
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McLaughlin will draw into the Bruins lineup on Saturday.
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Allen will start Saturday in Carolina.
Boqvist (upper-body) is set to return vs. Montreal on Saturday.
Boqvist has been a pleasant addition as a depth-forward for the Panthers. The 26-year-old Boqvist is averaging 13:00 time-on-ice and has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 33 games this season.
