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The Devils are worried about Jonathan Bernier's health, so they were looking for cheap goaltending help. Gillies showed he can handle the NHL in his season debut on Sunday, stopping 36 of 39 shots in a loss to the Ducks. The former third-round pick is 4-5-2 with a 2.72 GAA and .905 SV% in the NHL.
Anderson's original timetable was 2-to-4 weeks but has been downgraded. Anderson will likely be out until at least the end of January/early February.
Niku has been out since November 29th but could return by this weekend. Niku won't re-join the team immediately, which suggests he won't play Thursday vs. the Flyers and is more likely for Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Gallagher has been out since November 29th but could return by this weekend. Gallagher won't re-join the team immediately, which suggests he won't play Thursday vs. the Flyers and is more likely for Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Dvorak suffered a lower-body injury vs. the Lightning last Monday and will miss an extended period of time. The Canadiens announced that Dvorak is out indefinitely and will be monitored and evaluated daily.
Borgstrom is dealing with a non-COVID illness that will force him to miss a second straight game on Wednesday. The move to IR means he will miss at least one more game but is eligible to return to the lineup Saturday in Dallas if he's healthy.
The COVID-19 outbreak in Calgary continues as seven more players were added to the protocol list, including Pitlick. That brings the total to 16 players.
The COVID-19 outbreak in Calgary continues as seven more players were added to the protocol list, including Lewis. That brings the total to 16 players.