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The Predators have recalled Viktor Stalberg from Milwaukee (AHL).

Stalberg has four assists in 11 games with Nashville in 2014-15, and 126 points (60G / 66A) in 324 career NHL contests since 2009-10. He also has 17 points (11G / 6A) in 20 games for Milwaukee this season, including a pair of hat tricks in his last eight AHL games.

Viktor Stalberg
Lundqvist (neck) will not travel on the Rangers upcoming three-game road trip.

Lundqvist remains without a timetable for his return and it won’t happen this week because he will not travel with the team to New York, Washington or Buffalo. Cam Talbot will remain the Rangers workhorse while Lundqvist is out.

Henrik Lundqvist
Higgins (lower-body) will be out "a while."

Higgins missed Saturday’s game with a lower-body injury and it was announced this afternoon that he will be out for an extended period of time. Brandon McMillan and Ronalds Kennins will likely alternate playing time with Higgins out.

Chris Higgins
Lack starts Monday against Anaheim.

Lack made 38 saves on 40 shots in the Canucks win over the Sharks on Saturday. Lack has appeared in eight straight games, going 3-2-1 with a 2.50 GAA and .925 SV%. Tonight he will face the Ducks for the third time this season—he has gone 1-0-1 with a 1.85 GAA and .927 SV% in the first two.

Eddie Lack
Tanev (concussion) will return to the Canucks lineup on Monday.

Tanev has been out with a concussion since February 14th, but will be back in tonight vs. Anaheim. Tanev will play in his usual spot on the top-pair with Alex Edler. The 25-year-old has registered 15 points (2G / 13A) in 53 games this season.

Chris Tanev
Niemi will start on Monday against Pittsburgh.

Niemi made 31 saves on 34 shots in the Sharks 3-2 loss to the Canucks on Saturday. He has gone 1-4-0 with a 2.65 GAA and ,917 SV% in his last five starts. Things will not get any easier for Niemi, who will take on a Penguins team who have won six of their last seven contests.

Antti Niemi
Klingberg (lower-body) is questionable for Tuesday's game vs. Philadelphia.

Klingberg left Saturday’s game with a lower-body injury, but the Stars are hopeful that he will be available for Tuesday’s game against the Flyers. Klingberg has an assist in four straight games and seven helpers in his last 10 games—however he is a minus-7 over that span as well.

John Klingberg
Elliott will start in goal on Tuesday vs. Winnipeg.

Elliott gave up one goal on 24 shots in the Blues 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday. It was a beat-down for Elliott’s 21st win of the season. Tonight he takes on a banged up Jets team at home—Elliott has gone 10-5-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .919 SV% at Scottrade Center this season.

Brian Elliott
Domingue will start Monday vs. the Predators.

Domingue will make his second start and fourth appearance of the season. In his last appearance he stopped all 14 shots that he faced in relief of Mike Smith. Overall he is 1-0-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .911 SV% this year. Tonight he will take on a slumping Predators team, who have lost six in a row while being outscored 22-11.

Louis Domingue
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The Coyotes have recalled Brendan Shinnimin on an emergency basis from Portland (AHL).

One of the Coyotes forwards must be questionable for Monday’s game, which prompted the Coyotes to recall Shinnimin, 24, from the AHL. Shinnimin has registered one assist in 11 games with Arizona this season—while in Portland he has collected 14 goals and 19 assists (33 points) in 48 games.

Brendan Shinnimin
Anderson starts Tuesday against the Bruins.

Anderson allowed four goals on 46 shots in the Senators shootout win over the Flames on Sunday. It was an excellent return for Anderson, who will start his second straight game tonight vs. Boston. Anderson has gone 9-3-3 with a 2.36 GAA and .926 SV% at the Canadian Tire Centre this season.

Craig Anderson
Helm (oblique) is expected to miss the next two games.

Helm has missed the last three games and he will miss a fourth straight tonight when the Red Wings take on the Oilers. Helm has been skating, but not with the team. He is expected to miss the Wings’ two games during the week, but could be back for their back-to-back on the weekend.

Darren Helm