Tavares (undisclosed) will not play Saturday afternoon.
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Jarnkrok (illness) returned to practice on Tuesday.
Jarnkrok missed Saturday’s game and Sunday’s practice, but he was back at practice this morning, which suggests that he could be back in the lineup on Wednesday in San Jose. Jarnkrok has just one assist in seven games this season.
Call up / Send down
The Sabres have recalled Jake McCabe from Rochester (AHL).
McCabe failed to record a point in the only game he played in Rochester. With the Americans having the night off, McCabe has been recalled and could be in the lineup this afternoon vs. Tampa Bay.
Call up / Send down
The Sabres have sent Jake McCabe to Rochester (AHL).
McCabe, 21, was a healthy scratch in the season opener and was sent back to the AHL this morning to make room to recall Nathan Lieuwen. McCabe had 29 points (5G / 24A) in 57 games with Rochester last season.
Muzzin (upper-body) is expected play in the Kings’ season opener.
Kings’ head coach Darryl Sutter called Muzzin “doubtful” on Monday, but on Tuesday he was upgraded to probable for Wednesday’s game vs. the Sharks. Monitor Muzzin’s status during the morning skate, but things are trending in the right direction.
Muzzin (upper-body) is doubtful for the Kings’ season opener.
Muzzin has been dealing with an upper-body injury throughout the preseason but returned to practice on Monday. Despite returning to the team session, coach Darryl Sutter called Muzzin “doubtful” for Wednesday’s game against the Sharks.
Line Change
Domi has officially made the Coyotes opening night roster.
Domi, 20, had just one assists, nine shots and a minus-2 rating in the preseason, but showed enough to crack the opening night roster after being sent home last year. The 2013 12th overall pick had 102 points (32G / 70A) in 57 games with London (OHL) last year.
Jarnkrok is day-to-day with an illness.
Jarnkrok is battling an illness and is questionable for the season finale on Saturday. An illness might force him out of just one game, but he should be ready for the playoffs.
The Canucks have signed Chris Tanev to a five-year, 22.25 million ($4.45M AAV) contract extension.
Tanev does not provide much in terms of offence or fantasy value, but he has been an outstanding defenseman for the Canucks this season. He was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season, but is now locked up through the 2019-20 NHL season.
Ekman-Larsson (upper-body) missed practice, but might play on Saturday.
Despite missing Friday's practice, Ekman-Larsson has not been ruled out of Saturday's game vs. the Devils. Monitor his status during tomorrow's morning skate.
Ekman-Larsson (upper-body) missed practice on Friday.
Ekman-Larsson was stapled from behind by Joakim Nordstrom in the Coyotes loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday. It was late in the third period, but he left and did not return. His absence this afternoon makes him questionable for Saturday’s contest vs. the Devils.
Tanev (concussion) will return to the Canucks lineup on Monday.
Tanev has been out with a concussion since February 14th, but will be back in tonight vs. Anaheim. Tanev will play in his usual spot on the top-pair with Alex Edler. The 25-year-old has registered 15 points (2G / 13A) in 53 games this season.
Call up / Send down
The Flyers have sent Anthony Stolarz to Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Stolarz still has not played any NHL action during his call-up. With his return to the minors it suggests that Ray Emery will be back in the lineup on Tuesday.
Call up / Send down
The Sabres have reassigned Jake McCabe to Rochester (AHL).
McCabe played twice during his call-up, but his return to the minors suggests that Nikita Zadorov will get back into the lineup after being benched for the last two contests.
Call up / Send down
The Flyers have reassigned Anthony Stolarz to Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Stolarz served as Rob Zepp’s backup on Tuesday, but has been reassigned to Lehigh Valley, which means that Steve Mason will dress on Thursday.
Call up / Send down
The Flyers will recall Anthony Stolarz from Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Stolarz, 21, has gone 7-11-3 with a 3.17 GAA and .908 SV% with Lehigh Valley this season. He is unlikely to get into a game as he expected to serve as Rob Zepp’s backup for at least the next two games.
Call up / Send down
The Sabres have recalled Jake McCabe from Rochester (AHL).
McCabe, 21, has scored four goals and 21 assists (25 points) in 49 games with Rochester this season. McCabe will make his season debut tonight with Nikita Zadorov out for discipline reasons. McCabe had one assist in seven games with the Sabres last season.
Tanev is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Tanev missed Monday’s game with an upper-body injury that is believed to be related to his hand. GM Jim Benning announced after Monday’s game that Tanev’s injury is not all that serious and he is day-to-day.
Tanev (upper-body) will not play tonight.
Tanev was reportedly spotted leaving the morning skate with an ice bag on his hand. With Tanev out, the Canucks will be without their top-pair because Alex Edler is also out. Alex Biega will make his NHL debut alongside Luca Sbisa in Tanev’s absence.
Call up / Send down
The Flyers have sent Anthony Stolarz down to Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Stolarz did not get into a game during his recall and with Rob Zepp now healthy, Stolarz will swap places with him and head back to Lehigh Valley. The 21-year-old is 7-10-1 with a 3.04 GAA and .911 SV% in the AHL.