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Activating Domi suggests that he could return to the lineup on Friday. Domi missed the last four games but had a great start to the season, scoring one goal with three assists (four points) in his first two games.
Rantanen was banged up in Colorado's morning skate and head coach Jared Bednar was not sure of his status for tonight's game in St. Louis. Consider him a game-time decision and monitor his status when the Avalanche hit the ice for warmups at 7:30 PM ET.
Lizotte has one assist in four AHL games this season. Lizotte was one of three players called up because Mats Zuccarello and Rem Pitlick were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list. If he plays on Thursday, it would be his NHL debut.
Dewar has scored two goals with two assists (four points) in four AHL games this season. Dewar was one of three players called up because Mats Zuccarello and Rem Pitlick were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list. If he plays on Thursday, it would be his NHL debut.
Rau has scored two goals with three assists (five points) in four AHL games this season. Rau was one of three players called up because Mats Zuccarello and Rem Pitlick were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list. Rau has two goals and five assists (seven points) in 56 career NHL games with Florida and Minnesota.
Pitlick is coming off of a strong Wild debut on Tuesday but will likely miss Thursday's game in Seattle. Minnesota recalled Kyle Rau, Connor Dewar and Jon Lizotte from the AHL to replace Pitlick and Mats Zuccarello.
Zuccarello leads the Wild with seven points (3G / 4A) in six games but will likely miss Thursday's game in Seattle. Minnesota recalled Kyle Rau, Connor Dewar and Jon Lizotte from the AHL to replace Zuccarello and Rem Pitlick.
The Penguins said that they are keeping Crosby's timeline internal, so it's unclear when Crosby will make his season debut. Their next game is Saturday vs. the Devils.
Dzingel was hurt in Florida on Monday, playing just 6:00 TOI before leaving the game. Dzingel was one of four players hurt against the Panthers, so the Coyotes will have a drastically different-looking lineup in Tampa on Thursday.