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The Coyotes recalled Kolyachonok from Tucson (AHL) on Wednesday.
Kolyachonok has played 34 games across parts of three seasons with the Coyotes, including one game earlier this year. He has eight goals and three assists in 35 AHL games this season.
The Coyotes reassigned Szuber to Tucson (AHL) on Wednesday.
Szuber was Arizona's 2022 sixth-round pick (163rd overall) and made his NHL debut on Tuesday in Seattle after it was announced Travis Dermott would be out for the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old German defenseman excelled in his first season with Tucson before his call-up, with six goals, 24 points, 48 PIMs and a +11 plus/minus through 67 games played.
Goalie Start
Silovs will start on Wednesday vs. Arizona.
The Canucks will turn to Silovs for consecutive starts for the first time this season on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Silovs has won all three of his games this season, including his most recent outing when he saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Canucks enter action as -267 home favourites.
Nylander (undisclosed) is more than day-to-day but hopes to return by season's end.
Nylander was a late scratch on Tuesday after he left warmups due to an undisclosed injury and will look to return by the season's end as he is considered just a bit more than day-to-day. The 26-year-old has been one of Columbus' best stories this season after being acquired earlier this season, with 10 goals. 14 points, 55 SOG and a -1 plus/minus in 20 games played before the injury.
Meyer (upper body) is expected to be out week-to-week and miss the remainder of the season.
Meyer left Columbus' game Tuesday after just two shifts and 1:26 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season as he is week-to-week with the injury. The 26-year-old had just tied his previous career high for games played (14) on Tuesday and ends his season with a goal and two points while averaging just 9:07 TOI from a bottom-six role.
Turcotte has been assigned to the Ontario Reign (AHL) for a Long-Term Injury conditioning loan.
Turcotte has not played since March 19th and will partake in a conditioning stint with the Ontario Reign (AHL). The 23-year-old Turcotte has four points (1G / 3A) in 20 games this season.
Line Change
Holloway is expected to draw back into the Oilers' lineup on Wednesday.
Holloway has not played with the Oilers since March 5th but will rejoin the team after being recalled from the AHL on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Holloway was impressive with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL), scoring 16 points (10G / 6A) in 18 games.
Daccord has been dealing with a minor nagging injury and has not started as much lately because of it.
Daccord has not played any of the last four games for Seattle despite strong showings in his previous four appearances. The 27-year-old Daccord has a 2.42 GAA and .918 SV% in 47 games (18-16-11) this season.
Fantilli (lacerated calf) will not play again in the 2023-24 season.
Fantili has not played since January and was originally expected to return this season. Fantilli ends the season with 27 points (12G / 15A), 115 shots, and 46 hits, in 49 games, one of the few bright spots on the Blue Jackets' season.
Line Change
Stephenson (personal) is expected to be out on Wednesday for the birth of his child.
Stephenson most recently played on a line with Tomas Hertl and Michael Amadio but will not play on Wednesday to attend the birth of his child. The 29-year-old Stephenson has 47 points (16G / 31A) in 73 games this season.
Podkolzin is expected to be a healthy scratch on Wednesday vs. Arizona.
Podkolzin will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Phil Di Giuseppe to draw back into the lineup. The 22-year-old Podkolzin has two points (0G / 2A) in 16 games this season.
Line Change
Di Giuseppe is expected to draw back into the Canucks' lineup on Wednesday vs. Arizona.
Di Giuseppe will make his return to the lineup for the first time since March 25th. The 30-year-old Di Giuseppe has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 49 games this season.
Line Change
Aman is expected to be a healthy scratch on Wednesday vs. Arizona.
Aman played the last three games for the Canucks but will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. The 24-year-old has scored seven points (3G / 4A) in 42 games last season.
Nesterenko has been reassigned to San Diego (AHL) on Wednesday.
Nesterenko was the sixth-round pick of the Minnesota Wild in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and played the last three games with the Ducks, scoring one goal. The 22-year-old played nine games with the Ducks last season and has 33 points (15G / 18A) in 63 games with the San Diego Gulls (AHL).
Ohgren has been recalled from Iowa (AHL) on Wednesday.
Ohgren was the 19th overall pick of the Minnesota Wild in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He recently made his North American debut with the Iowa Wild (AHL) and could get the opportunity for his first NHL game after being recalled on Wednesday.
Eller (illness) missed practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday vs. Detroit.
Eller is battling an illness and his status is up in the air for Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Eller has 29 points (15G / 14A) in 78 games this season. The Penguins recalled Radim Zohorna on Wednesday as a precaution.
Goalie Start
Skinner will start on Wednesday vs. Vegas.
The Oilers have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 10-4, and will rely on Skinner in the crease on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Skinner has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (3-0-1), including a stellar performance in his last outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Oilers enter action as slight -115 home favourites.
Goalie Start
Silovs is in the starter's crease at Vancouver's morning skate.
The Canucks will likely turn to Silovs for consecutive starts for the first time this season on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Silovs has won all three of his games this season, including his most recent outing when he saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Canucks enter action as -267 home favourites.
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