Chinakhov (upper-body) will not play Monday vs. the Bruins.
Chinakhov suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's game in Boston and will not play in the rematch on Monday. Carson Meyer will make his NHL debut to replace Chinakhov.
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van Riemsdyk (upper-body) will be back in the Capitals lineup on Sunday.
Lizotte (undisclosed) will not play on Monday.
Lizotte was not on the ice for the Kings' morning skate and will not play vs. the Kraken. Lias Andersson will draw into the lineup to replace him on the fourth line.
Malkin (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups.
It's unclear why Malkin is not on the ice, he was present for the morning skate and was expected to play in New York. Jeff Carter would likely move up the lineup to replace Malkin.
Rakell is expected to make his Penguins debut on Tuesday.
Rakell did not arrive in time for the morning skate but is still expected to make his debut vs. the Blue Jackets. With him missing the morning skate, it's unclear who he will skate with.
The Penguins acquired Rickard Rakell from the Ducks for Zach Aston-Reese, Dominik Simon, Calle Clang and a 2022 second-round pick.
The Kings have signed Blake Lizotte to a two-year, $3.35 million contract extension ($1.675 million AAV)
The Capitals placed Trevor van Riemsdyk (upper-body) on IR.
van Riemsdyk was scratched on Sunday and was placed on IR after puck-drop. Michal Kempny replaced him in the lineup vs. Dallas and should remain in the lineup moving forward.
The Maple Leafs reassigned Nick Robertson to Toronto (AHL).
The move was likely a paper transaction to create some cap flexibility ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Robertson has picked up one goal on 12 shots in nine games since being called up in late February.
Rakell (upper-body) will not play Friday.
Rakell will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury but he's also a key trade piece for the Ducks, so they may be playing it safe ahead of Monday's deadline.
The Lightning have signed Declan Carlile to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Rakell (upper-body) will not play Sunday against the Islanders.
Girard will miss four weeks with a lower-body injury.
Girard suffered a lower-body injury in New Jersey on Tuesday and will be out until early-to-mid April. With Girard out for an extended period of time, expect the Avalanche to dip into their organizational depth for a defenseman.
Girard (lower-body) will not play Thursday in Carolina.
Girard will come out of the Avalanche lineup on Thursday due to a lower-body injury, so Kurtis MacDermid will suit up on defence. Girard returned to Colorado to be evaluated.
Line Change
Jones will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Jones has played in 12 straight games but will come out of the lineup on Thursday to make room for Riley Stillman. Jones' offence has actually picked up recently, posting five points (1G / 4A) in his last seven games.
Karlsson (forearm) is expected to return to the Sharks lineup on Thursday.
Line Change
Dewar will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
With Jordan Greenway returning from an upper-body injury, Dewar will be the one to sit to make room for him. Dewar had become a regular in the Wild lineup, posting five points (2G / 3A) in 27 games.
Dumba (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Sunday.
Chinakhov will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Friday.
Chinakhov has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Brendan Gaunce (day-to-day) in the lineup on Friday. Chinakhov has scored six goals with five assists (11 points) in 43 games this season.
The Penguins have signed Taylor Gauthier to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Gauthier was an undrafted free agent goalie out of the WHL. The 21-year-old netminder has gone 20-6-0 with a .932 SV% in 28 games with Prince George and Portland this season.
