Rust is out indefinitely with a concussion.
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Acciari will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Acciari has just one goal in his last 16 games so he will come out of the lineup tonight with Tommy Wingels replacing him. Expect Acciari to draw back in vs. the Flyers on Thursday.
Aho will come out of the Islanders lineup on Saturday.
Aho played 11:41 last night but with Casey Cizkias (personal) returning to the lineup, Aho will sit. The Islanders will go back to the classic 12 forwards and six defenseman look.
Aho will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Aho has been in the lineup for the last four games and even picked up two assists, but will come out tonight in Montreal. Brandon Davidson will make his Islanders debut in Aho’s spot as he draws in against his former team.
The Avalanche have acquired Ryan Graves from the Rangers for Chris Bigras.
Hayes (contusion) is doubtful to play Saturday in Ottawa.
Karlsson left today's morning skate early but is expected to be able to play tonight vs. the Sabres.
Acciari (lower-body) will be back in the Bruins lineup on Sunday.
Aho will draw back into the Islanders lineup on Monday.
Aho has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace Dennis Seidenberg tonight vs. the Predators. Aho has one goal and one assist while averaging 17:44 TOI in 11 games with the Islanders this season.
Aho will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Hayes (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Acciari (lower-body) will not be in the Bruins lineup on Thursday.
Rust (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups; will be back in the Penguins lineup on Tuesday.
Hayes (undisclosed) will miss his sixth straight game.
Rust (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Rust has been out since December 27th but he is expected to replace Ryan Reaves in the lineup on Tuesday. Rust collected four goals and 14 assists (18 points) in 38 games before getting hurt.
Hayes (contusion) will not be in the Rangers lineup on Sunday.
Hayes (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. the Islanders.
Hayes (lower-body) has a 50-50 chance to play on Saturday.
Call up / Send down
The Islanders have recalled Sebastian Aho from Bridgeport (AHL).
Hayes is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Hayes left the Rangers game on Sunday and cancelled his plans to travel during the bye week and returned to New York to receive treatment. The Rangers will practice on Friday and if Hayes can’t get on the ice, he’ll likely miss their back-to-back on Saturday/Sunday.