Nutivaara was a healthy scratch in Winnipeg on Thursday but will play tonight vs. the Blues. Nutivaara is expected to replace Dean Kukan and re-enters the lineup with no points in his last four games and just 15 points (4G / 11A) in 49 games this season.
Nutivaara, 23, had seven points (2G / 5A) in 66 games with Columbus last season. He opened the season with Cleveland (AHL) before being recalled yesterday to take Gabriel Carlsson’s spot on the roster. Nutivaara is expected to replace Scott Harrington in the lineup tonight.
Nutivaara, 23, had seven points (2G / 5A) in 66 games with Columbus last season. He started this year in the AHL, failing to record a point in three games with Cleveland. He has been brought up with Gabriel Carlsson going down with an injury and could make his season debut on Tuesday.
Nutivaara missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but he will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Devils. Nutivaara will replace Kyle Quincey and comes into play with just seven points (2G / 5A) in 53 games this season.
Nutivaara is dealing with an undisclosed injury that will keep him sidelined for Tuesday's game and allow Scott Harrington to get into the lineup. Nutivaara is considered day-to-day and could be ready to go on Thursday or by the weekend.
