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The Rangers recalled Tim Gettinger from Hartford (AHL).

Gettinger is a fourth-line banger that will replace Lias Andersson, who was sent the other way. Gettinger is 6-foot-6, 218 lbs. who has registered four goals with two assists in 17 AHL games so far this season. He appeared in four games with the Rangers a year ago.

Tim Gettinger
The Rangers reassigned Lias Andersson to Hartford (AHL).

The former No.7 overall pick has been limited to a fourth-line role and has recorded just one assist in 17 games this season. He goes to Hartford where he will be able to play big minutes and Tim Gettinger comes up to eat the fourth-line ice-time.

Lias Andersson
The Capitals have recalled Michael Sgarbossa from Hershey (AHL).

Sgarbossa has spent most of his career in the AHL, where he's been a prolific scorer, but has just 10 points (2G / 8A) in 48 career NHL games with the Avalanche, Ducks and Panthers. The 27-year-old forward has 14 points (7G / 7A) to lead Hershey through 17 games this season. He could replace Garnet Hathaway in the lineup on Wednesday if Hathaway gets suspended.

Michael Sgarbossa
The Capitals have recalled Ilya Samsonov from Hershey (AHL).

Washington was forced to send Samsonov to the AHL because they needed a 12th forward and Samsonov's cap-hit is higher than Vitek Vanecek's who backed up Braden Holtby for the last two games. Samsonov will likely reassume that duty on Wednesday night.

Ilya Samsonov
Mrazek led the Hurricanes onto the ice for warmups.

Mrazek allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Hurricanes win in Buffalo last Thursday. James Reimer gave him the night off on Saturday, so they'll come back to Mrazek in Chicago. He has struggled outside of Carolina, going 2-2-1 with a 3.53 GAA, .882 SV% and one shutout in five road outings this season.

Petr Mrazek
Saros led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.

Saros gave up three goals on 10 shots in relief of Pekka Rinne in the Predators 7-2 loss to Chicago on Saturday. It was an ugly outing for the entire team and dropped Saros' November SV% to .895. He really hasn't played well this season, so he's not the great spot-start option he's been in recent years. Winnipeg is also on a four-game road winning streak and have won six of their last seven away from home while averaging 3.71 goals per game.

Juuse Saros
Varlamov led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 28 shots in Colorado's win over the Maple Leafs last Wednesday. Thomas Greiss started Saturday but the goalie rotation will continue tonight in Pittsburgh. The 31-year-old has gone 2-0 while allowing just one goal on 60 shots (.983 SV%) in his two road starts. He allowed four goals on 39 shots in a 4-3 OT loss in his first start vs. the Penguins.

Semyon Varlamov
Andersen will start Tuesday in Vegas.

Andersen allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Bruins last Friday. Andersen has lost three in a row while allowing a combined nine goals on 94 shots (.904 SV%). He will be tasked with trying to end Toronto's five-game losing streak but has a tough matchup in Vegas, where the Golden Knights are averaging 3.64 goals per game.

Frederik Andersen
Price will start Tuesday in Columbus.

Price allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Canadiens win in Washington last Friday. Keith Kinkaid started Saturday, so Price gets the nod Tuesday in Columbus. Price has won three in a row while stopping 90 of the 96 shots (.938 SV%) that he's faced. One of those wins came against the Blue Jackets, who he'll face again tonight--he stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 shootout win over Columbus last Tuesday.

Carey Price
Koskinen will start Tuesday in San Jose.

Koskinen surrendered five goals on 36 shots in the Oilers overtime loss to the Stars on Saturday. Through 10 starts, Koskinen has just one loss in regulation while posting a 2.42 GAA and .921 SV%. He's played well on the road, going 3-1-0 with a. 2.22 GAA and .924 SV% but has a tough assignment in San Jose. The Sharks have won four straight while scoring 4.50 goals per game.

Mikko Koskinen

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