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Domingue will start Monday in Nashville.
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Bishop will start Monday in New York.
Paquette (lower-body) will not play on Monday.
Paquette will miss Monday’s game in Nashville with a lower-body injury that he suffered late in Saturday’s win in Philadelphia. Danick Martel will replace Paquette on the fourth line.
Helm (shoulder) will miss 6-to-8 weeks.
Helm was injured in the Red Wings win over the Devils on Saturday and Jeff Blashill expected him to be out long-term. On Monday, Ken Holland announced that Helm will be out at least six weeks, keeping him sidelined until early-January.
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Hellebuyck will start Monday in Vancouver.
Hellebuyck stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Jets win over the Capitals last Wednesday. Laurent Brossoit started on Friday, so Hellebuyck comes into tonight’s game well rested. The 25-year-old has won three straight games and stopped 26 of 27 shots in a 4-1 win in his first start against the Canucks.
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Gagner will make his season debut on Monday.
Gagner has picked up seven goals and eight assists while on a loan with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and will make his season debut after being called up on Sunday. Gagner had 31 points (10G / 21A) in 74 games last year, so he has some offensive ability left in the tank.
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Markstrom will start Monday vs. the Jets.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Canucks loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. Markstrom’s losing streak has hit four games, allowing a combined 13 goals on 129 shots (.899 SV%). He has a terrible matchup with the Jets in town, but is 5-2-0 in seven starts at Rogers Arena.
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Andersen will start Monday vs. the Blue Jackets.
Andersen allowed three goals on 45 shots in the Maple Leafs win in San Jose last Thursday. Garret Sparks gave him the night off on Friday, so Andersen will be back in the crease tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Andersen has won five in a row while stopping 169 of 175 shots (.966 SV%) with one shutout.
McAvoy (concussion) will travel to Detroit but is questionable to play this weekend.
McAvoy has missed the last 11 games because of a concussion but could return during the Bruins back-to-back on Friday/Saturday. Monitor his status as the week progresses.
Miller (hand) will return to the Bruins lineup on Wednesday.
Miller has been out since October 18th, missing the last 13 games with a hand injury. Miller will return to the lineup in Detroit and has just one assist in seven games this season.
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Rask wil start Wednesday in Detroit.
Rask allowed just one goal on 37 shots in his return to the crease in Dallas last Friday. It was a great outing for Rask, who has now stopped 129 of the last 137 shots (.942 SV%) that he has faced (dating back to October 23rd in Ottawa). Tonight he faces a suddenly surging Red Wings team, who he stopped 32 of 34 shots against in an 8-2 win in mid-October.
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Petersen will make his third straight start on Monday.
Petersen allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Kings loss in Nashville on Saturday. Petersen has been excellent in his first two NHL starts, turning aside 72 of the 77 shots (.935 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he will be making his third start in four nights against a Blues team that is averaging 3.11 goals for per game (13th in the NHL).
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Wagner is expected to be back in the Kings lineup on Monday.
Wagner was called up on Sunday and will replace Mike Amadio on Monday. Wagner has no points in eight games with the Kings this season, but has two goals in five games with Ontario (AHL).
Foligno (personal) will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Monday.
Foligno missed Saturday’s game in Carolina to tend to a family matter, but is expected to replace Oliver Bjorkstrand in the Blue Jackets lineup in Toronto. Foligno has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 19 games this season.
Gunnarsson (upper-body) will miss at least the next four games.
Gunnarsson missed Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Friday. Head coach Mike Yeo already ruled him out through this weekend, so look for Jordan Schmaltz to remain in the lineup for the time being.
Maroon (upper-body) won’t play Monday; could be back this weekend.
Maroon will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury, but head coach Mike Yeo left the door open for him to return during the Blues’ back-to-back on Friday/Saturday.
Steen (upper-body) is day-to-day; won’t play on Monday.
Steen will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury. Steen is listed as day-to-day, so he could be back at some point this week. Nikita Soshnikov will remain in the Blues lineup while Steen is sidelined.
Schwartz (upper-body) is expected to miss at least the next four games.
Schwartz missed Saturday’s game in San Jose and will miss this entire week with an upper-body injury. Head coach Mike Yeo ruled Schwartz out for at least the next four games, so monitor his status as the Blues head into next week.
Cullen is expected to be out “longer-term” with a lower-body injury.
Cullen was not on the ice for Monday’s morning skate and head coach Mike Sullivan announced that he will be out long-term. With Cullen out, Riley Sheahan will draw back into the lineup on Monday.
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Wideman will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Wideman was in the lineup for the last two games, but will be scratched Monday vs. the Panthers. The offensive defenseman has just five points (2G / 3A) in 19 games this season.
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