Alexeyev will draw into the Capitals' lineup on Saturday.
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Brazeau will be a healthy scratch in Calgary on Friday.
Vinnie Hinostroza will draw back into Minnesota's lineup on Friday against the Calgary Flames, resulting in Brazeau being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Brazeau has been limited to only one point (1G / 0A) in 17 games since joining Minnesota.
Skinner (upper-body) will return on Friday vs. San Jose but will back up in net.
Skinner has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since March 26th but will return to the lineup on Friday against the San Jose Sharks, serving as the backup to Calvin Pickard. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
Soderblom (undisclosed) is listed as a scratch for Thursday's game in Florida.
Soderblom has battled some injuries lately, playing only four games since March 18th, and will miss another contest on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Soderblom is averaging 13:22 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 26 games this season.
Skinner (upper-body) is ready to return on Friday vs. San Jose.
Skinner has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since March 26th but will return to the lineup on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
Girard (undisclosed) will return vs. Vancouver on Thursday.
Girard has not played since March 31st but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Girard is averaging 20:49 time-on-ice and has 23 points (3G / 20A) in 70 games this season.
Novak (lower-body) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Novak has not played since March 9th and will miss the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old Novak is averaging 13:14 time-on-ice and has 22 points (13G / 9A) in 54 games this season.
Lizotte (lower-body) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Lizotte did not play in Pittsburgh's previous game and will miss the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old Lizotte is averaging 12:43 time-on-ice and has 20 points (11G / 9A) in 59 games this season. Matthew Nieto will draw into the lineup as Lizotte's replacement.
Acciari (lower-body) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
McGroarty (undisclosed) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
McGroarty recently made his NHL debut, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in eight games, but will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old McGroarty was the 14th overall pick of the Winnipeg Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Soderblom (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in Florida on Thursday.
Soderblom has battled some injuries lately, playing only four games since March 18th, and could miss another contest on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Soderblom is averaging 13:22 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 26 games this season.
Ponomarev has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Ponomarev has spent the majority of the season in the AHL, where he has 15 goals and 25 assists (40 points) in 54 games. He has appeared in four NHL games this season, but has yet to register a point.
Bemstrom has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Bemstrom has appeared in 13 NHL games this season for the Penguins, posting just one assist. During his time with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, he is tied for the team-lead in goals (21) and third in points (46). Bemstrom could draw into the Penguins lineup on Friday with Rutger McGroarty getting injured on Tuesday.
Skinner (upper-body) has a chance to return on Friday vs. San Jose.
Skinner has not played since March 26th, leaving the Oilers' crease occupied almost exclusively by Calving Pickard, but he was back has practiced the past few days and could return to the crease on Friday. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
McGroarty (lower-body) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Blackhawks.
Lizotte (lower-body) is expected to be out vs. Chicago on Tuesday.
Lizotte is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 27-year-old Lizotte is averaging 12:43 time-on-ice and has 20 points (11G / 9A) in 59 games this season. Matthew Nieto will draw into the lineup as Lizotte's replacement.
Chinakhov is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.
Zach Aston-Reese will draw back into Columbus' lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, sending Chinakhov to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Chinakhov is averaging 15:43 time-on-ice and has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 30 games this season. However, he has only one pint (0G / 1A) in nine games since return from an injury at the beginning of March.
Skinner (upper-body) skated in full gear on Monday and is a possibility to return by week's end.
Skinner has not played since March 26th, leaving the Oilers' crease occupied exclusively by Calving Pickard, but he was back at practice on Monday and appears to be nearing an imminent return to the crease. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
Koppanen will draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
Chinakhov will draw back into the lineup on Sunday.