Janmark missed the first three games of the season in COVID-19 protocol but will play tonight vs. the Oilers. Janmark, who had five points (1G / 4A) in 15 games with the Golden Knights last year, will skate on the fourth line in his season debut.
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Janmark will miss the Golden Knights season opener, so Pavel Dorofeyev will make his NHL debut on the fourth line. Monitor Janmark's status prior to Thursday's game in Los Angeles.
Janmark was acquired from the Blackhawks on Monday and is expected to make his debut tonight in Los Angeles. Janmark, who had 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 41 games with Chicago, is expected to start on the third line with Tomas Nosek and Alex Tuch.
The Blackhawks will sit Janmark a few days before the trade deadline to protect one of their potential trade pieces. Janmark has scored 10 goals with nine assists (19 points) in 41 games in his first season with the Blackhawks.
Janmark is feeling sick and will be a gamete decision against the Sabres. Corey Perry served his five-game suspension and will return to the lineup on Thursday and could be the one to replace Janmark if he can't go.
Janmark missed Saturday's game in Nashville but is expected to replace Justin Dowling in the lineup tonight vs. the Oilers. Janmark has just two assists in his last seven games and just 11 points (3G / 8A) in 28 games this season.
Janmark was a healthy scratch vs. the Blues on Friday but will replace Justin Dowling on Sunday. Janmark has nine points (3G / 6A) in 22 games this season.
Janmark was originally expected to play but did not take part in line rushes at the morning skate and will not play vs. the Canucks. Janmark remains day-to-day, so monitor his status leading up to Thursday's game vs. the Jets.
Janmark missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Canucks. There's no word on who Janmark will replace but it will likely be Nicholas Caamano.