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Rychel is now on his third NHL team since being drafted No.19 overall in 2013 by the Blue Jackets. Rychel has picked up 30 points (10G / 20A) in 55 games with the Marlies (AHL) this season and will report to the Laval Rocket.

Valiev was a third round pick of the Maple Leafs (No.68 overall) in 2014. The 22-year-old defenseman has picked up five goals and 10 assists (15 points) in 40 games with the Marlies this season.

Baun was an undrafted free agent that signed in the NHL after three years at Colgate University. The 25-year-old winger had four goals and 12 assists (16 points) in 54 games in his first season with Laval (AHL).

Plekanec was primarily brought in to replace Dominic Moore on the Maple Leafs’ fourth line, but he is also a player that can move up and down the lineup, especially while Auston Matthews is out. The 35-year-old has played against the Maple Leafs in Montreal for 13 seasons and comes to Toronto with six goals and 18 assists (24 points) in 60 games this year.

Rinne allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Predators win over the Sharks on Thursday. Rinne has won four of his last five starts while posting a 2.38 GAA and .934 SV%. He’ll look to stay hot against the Blues, who he has gone 3-0-0 with a 1.33 GAA and .958 SV% against this season.

Lundqvist allowed seven goals on 37 shots in the Rangers loss to the Flyers last Sunday. Lundqvist has lost his last four starts with a 4.77 GAA and .859 SV%. With Alexandar Georgiev starting the last two games, Lundqvist should be well rest for tonight’s game against a Red Wings team on the tail-end of a back-to-back.

Allen allowed four goals on 23 shots in the Blues loss to Winnipeg on Friday. Allen has now lost three in a row while allowing nine goals on just 61 shots (.853 SV%). It has been a mostly tough campaign for Allen, who has gone 9-9-2 with a 2.77 GAA and .910 SV% on the road. He’s an especially risky start in Nashville.

Bergeron was seen wearing a walking book on his right leg following Saturday’s loss to the Maple Leafs. A walking boot can often indicate a lengthy injury absence, but the fact that he is considered a game-time decision suggests that he may not be out as long as originally feared.

Lindgren was a second round pick of the Bruins (No.49 overall) in 2016 and has picked up seven points (2G / 5A) in 33 games in his second-year at the University of Minnesota.

Beleskey has an ugly contract, with two years remaining at a $3.8M AAV cap-hit. The Bruins will retain 50% of that contact but it remains to be seen if he will join the Rangers or the Wolf Pack. He had no points in 14 games with the Bruins before being placed on waivers and sent to Providence (AHL) were he had just four goals and two assists (six points) in 21 games.

Spooner had a breakout campaign in 2015-16, collecting 13 goals and 36 assists (49 points) in 80 games but has struggled since then, especially in 2017-18. The 26-year-old will look to get his career back on track in New York after picking up just 25 points (9G / 16A) in 39 games with the Bruins this season. He could make his Rangers debut on Sunday.

Nash, 33, has picked up 18 goals and 10 assists (28 points) in 60 games with the Rangers this season. Nash, who is in the final year of his eight-year contract, is expected to make his Bruins debut right away as he is en route to Buffalo for this afternoon’s game. The Rangers will retain 50% of Nash’s salary.

Blais appeared in just one game during his call-up before being a healthy scratch on Friday. Blais returns to the Rampage, where he has 11 goals and 17 assists (28 points) in 30 games.

Butler didn’t record a point while averaging just 7:21 TOI/GM in two games during his call-up. Jordan Schmaltz has been recalled to take his spot in Sunday’s lineup. The veteran returns to the Rampage where he has eight goals and 15 assists (23 points) in 48 games this season.

Schmaltz has no points in four games with the Blues this season but has picked up 23 points (5G / 18A) in 31 games with the Rampage. Schmaltz will take Chris Butler’s spot on the blueline and is expected to skate with Vince Dunn.

Thompson has split his time between the AHL and NHL this season, picking up three goals and three assists (six points) in 24 games with the Blues. During his time with the Rampage, the 20-year-old has 18 points (8G / 10A) in 30 contests. He is expected to play on Sunday afternoon, but there’s no word on who he will replace.

Soshnikov joined the Blues prior to Friday’s game after getting his visa worked out following his trade from Toronto to St. Louis on February 15th. The 24-year-old had no points in three games with the Maple Leafs but was close to a point per game with the Marlies, collecting 17 points (7G / 10A) in 19 contests. Soshnikov is expected to make his debut on a line with Alex Steen and Patrik Berglund.

Quick allowed one goal on 27 shots in the Kings loss to the Stars on Thursday. Quick has gone 2-2-0 in his last four starts despite allowing just six goals on 126 shots (.953 SV%). In his first start vs. the Oilers, Quick stopped all 32 shots he faced in a 5-0 shutout win.

Vasilevskiy turned away 35 of the 37 shots he faced in Tuesday’s 4-2 victory over the Capitals. He now boasts a remarkable 35-12-2 record on the year with a .928 SV% to boot. He draws another excellent matchup tonight against the Canadiens.