Simek (concussion) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. the Kings.
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Campbell leads the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
Forsberg (hand) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Monday in Toronto.
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Rinne leads the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
Rinne allowed four goals on 39 shots in the Predators overtime loss in Detroit on Friday. Rinne has struggled mightily as of late, going 1-5-1 with a 3.34 GAA and .893 SV% in his last eight outings. Things won’t get any easier tonight vs. a Maple Leafs team that has won six of their last eight while averaging 4.38 goals for per game.
Scherbak has cleared waivers and been assigned to Ontario (AHL).
Scherbak only scored one goal in eight games with the Kings after being claimed off of waivers from Montreal. Scherbak heads to the AHL where he has 28 goals and 67 assists (95 points) in 145 career games.
Smith (undisclosed) is officially listed as day-to-day.
Smith was forced to leave Sunday’s game vs. the Devils and missed Monday’s practice due to an undisclosed injury. Head coach Gerard Gallant listed Smith as day-to-day so look for Brandon Pirri to replace him on Tuesday.
Vlasic (undisclosed) will miss his second straight game.
Vlasic remained off of the ice during Monday’s morning skate and will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. The Sharks did just fine without Vlasic vs. the No.1 team in the NHL over the weekend so expect them to be patient with Vlasic.
Simek (concussion) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Simek has missed the last two games with a concussion but could be back Monday vs. the Kings. Simek is officially questionable so monitor his status as the Sharks hit the ice for warmups. Simek has recorded five points (1G / 4A) in 14 games since being recalled from the AHL.
The Senators have recalled Darren Archibald from Belleville (AHL).
Archibald recorded one assist in two games with Belleville since being acquired from the Canucks. The 28-year-old winger has 14 points (6G / 8A) in 52 career NHL games.
The Predators have activated Filip Forsberg (hand) from IR.
Forsberg was considered questionable heading into tonight’s game in Toronto but activated from IR suggests that he will return to the lineup tonight. Forsberg has missed the last 18 games but is expected to return to the top-line with Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson. Forsberg had 14 goals and eight assists (22 points) in 26 games before getting hurt.
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Jones will start Monday vs. the Kings.
Jones made 17 saves on 19 shots in the Sharks win over the Lightning on Saturday. Tampa Bay did not show up in this one after a ridiculously hot stretch. Jones enters play riding a four-game winning streak despite posting a 3.02 GAA and .888 SV%. Tonight he faces the Kings for the third time this season—he is 1-0-1 with a 2.42 GAA and .904 SV% in the first two meetings.
The Devils have recalled Egor Yakovlev from Binghamton (AHL).
Yakovlev was sent down on Sunday to call-up a backup goalie MacKenzie Blackwood out but has been recalled to serve as the Devils’ 6/7th defenseman.
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The Devils have assigned John Quenneville to Binghamton (AHL).
Quenneville has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, so he returns to Binghamton so the Devils could call-up Egor Yakovlev.
The Blues have recalled Sammy Blais from San Antonio (AHL).
Blais has split his season between the AHL and NHL, picking up just one assist in 16 games with the Blues. During his time with the Rampage, the 22-year-old has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 19 games.
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Schmaltz cleared waivers and been assigned to San Antonio (AHL).
Schmaltz has been a healthy scratch for the last nine games and was waived on Sunday. It was a bit of surprise to see Schmaltz clear waivers and heads back to the AHL, where he had five goals and 18 assists (23 points) in 31 games last season.
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Fabbri will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Fabbri has been in the lineup for the last three games but will be replaced by Patrick Maroon/Joel Edmundson as the Blues go with 11 forwards, seven defenseman. Fabbri has had a disappointing season, picking just two goals and two assists in 18 games.
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Rask will start Tuesday vs. the Wild.
Rask made 31 saves on 32 shots in the Bruins win over the Sabres on Saturday. Rask has been great in his last three outings, winning all three while stopping 93 of 98 shots (.949 SV%). He comes into Tuesday’s game at 6-4-0 with a 2.32 GAA and .919 SV% at the TD Garden.
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Rittich will start Monday in Chicago.
Rittich allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Flames win in Philadelphia on Saturday. Rittich has gone 3-0-1 with a 2.69 GAA and .915 SV% in his last four starts. In his first start against the Blackhawks, Rittich allowed three goals on just 15 shots in a 5-3 win (Nov.3).
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Rittich is in the starter's crease at the Flames morning skate.
Rittich allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Flames win in Philadelphia on Saturday. Rittich has gone 3-0-1 with a 2.69 GAA and .915 SV% in his last four starts. In his first start against the Blackhawks, Rittich allowed three goals on just 15 shots in a 5-3 win (Nov.3).
Forsberg (hand) is “really close” and could play on Monday.
Forsberg has missed the last 18 games with a hand injury and could be in the lineup in Toronto. Forsberg was on the ice for Monday’s morning skate but roared on the fourth line so it remains to be seen if he will play tonight. Forsberg told reporters that he is “feeling good” but it’s up to the coaches.
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