The Wild have recalled Joel Eriksson Ek from Iowa (AHL).
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Injury
Koivu will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL and meniscus.
Koivu suffered the injured while colliding with Tage Thompson of the Sabres. This is a huge blow for the Wild, who have recalled Joel Eriksson Ek from Iowa (AHL) to replace Koivu at centre. Koivu finishes the season with eight goals and 21 assists (29 points) in 48 games.
The Predators have acquired Cody McLeod from the Rangers for a 2020 seventh-round pick.
McLeod is one of the few remaining pugilists in the NHL, who was with the Predators last season before being claimed off of waivers by the Rangers. McLeod has one goal and 60 PIMS in 31 games this season and returns to Nashville, where his family remained after being claimed off of waivers.
Hawryluk is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Head coach Bob Boughner said there’s a 50/50 chance that Hawryluk will be available for Thursday’s game after missing Wednesday’s practice session. Troy Brouwer will draw into the lineup if Hawryluk can’t play.
The Coyotes have sent Adin Hill to Tucson (AHL).
Hill was brought up to serve as Calvin Pickard’s backup on Tuesday but his return to the AHL suggests that Darcy Kemper will be back on Thursday vs. the Blue Jackets.
The Coyotes have sent Dakota Mermis to Tucson (AHL).
Mermis was called-up prior to Tuesday’s game because the status of Alex Goligoski was uncertain. Goligoski ended up playing so Mermis returns to the AHL.
Line Change
Backes will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Backes has played in the last six games, scoring once with just six shots on net, but will be replaced by Danton Heinen on Wednesday.
Heinen will be back in the Bruins lineup on Wednesday.
Heinen was a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace David Backes on the Bruins third line on Wednesday. It has been a tough season for Heinen, who has six goals and seven assists (13 points) in 49 games this season.
The Predators have acquired Brian Boyle from the Devils for a 2019 second-round pick.
After Austin Watson was suspended indefinitely, the Predators were in search of some bottom-6 help and they found it in Boyle. Boyle doesn’t have a lot of flair to his game but he’s a reliable two-way centre who can be a net-front asset on the power-play. Boyle has already set a career-high in power-play goals (6) and points (8), giving him a total of 13 goals and 19 points in 47 games this season.
Goalie Start
Andersen is expected to start Wednesday vs. the Senators.
Andersen allowed one goal on 25 shots in the Maple Leafs blowout win over the Ducks on Monday. Andersen has gone 3-2-1 with a 2.67 GAA and .922 SV% in six games since returning from a groin injury and is a must-start tonight vs. the Senators. He allowed four goals on 23 shots in a 5-3 loss in his first start vs. Ottawa but don’t let that worry you heading into Wednesday.
The Senators have acquired J.C. Beaudin from the Avalanche for Max McCormick.
Beaudin, 21, was a third-round pick in 2015 and has scored six goals with seven assists (13 points) in 42 games with Colorado (AHL) this season.
The Avalanche have acquired Max McCormick from the Senators for J.C. Beaudin.
McCormick, 26, has 12 points (7G / 5A) in 20 games with Belleville (AHL) this season and 10 points (6G / 4A) in 71 career NHL games with the Ottawa Senators. McCormick will report to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Boedker (mid-body) is week-to-week.
Boedker was moved to IR with a mid-body injury that he suffered in Pittsburgh last Friday. Boedker is expected to miss a couple of weeks, so look for Rudolfs Balcers to stick with the Senators for the foreseeable future.
Murray (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in Colorado.
Dubinsky (undisclosed) is not expected to be in the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
Jenner (ankle) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play in Colorado.
Goligoski (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play on Tuesday.
Turris (lower-body) is not on the ice for warmups; will not return to the lineup on Tuesday.
Little (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play on Tuesday.
Goalie Start
Rinne led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
Rinne allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Predators loss to the Stars on Saturday. Rinne has gone 1-3-1 with a 4.05 GAA and .879 SV% in his last five outings. He’ll try to right the ship tonight against Arizona, who played last night and are extremely banged up right now. Rinne remains a sold option despite his recent struggles.
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