Bertuzzi (illness) is questionable to play Thursday.
Bertuzzi missed Wednesday's practice due to a non-COVID illness and is questionable to play Thursday vs. the Wild. Expect Givani Smith to draw into the lineup if Bertuzzi can't go.
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Grzelcyk (upper-body) is not on the ice for warmups.
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Knight will start Monday in Buffalo.
Knight will be make his first NHL start since February 1st. He's had ups and downs in 2022 but his last three NHL starts were solid, going 2-1-0 with a .931 SV%. He's spent almost half of the season in the AHL, where he is 7-3-0 with a 2.55 GAA and .917 SV%.
Grzelcyk (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Grzelcyk is dealing with an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision vs. the Kings. If Grzelcyk can't go, look for Jack Ahcan to slot back in and take his place on PP2.
The Panthers recalled Spencer Knight from Charlotte (AHL).
The Panthers open the week with a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday and Knight is expected to start one of those games. With the easier matchup on Monday in Buffalo, it seems likely that Knight will start the front-end of the back-to-back. Knight has gone 7-3-0 with a 2.55 GAA And .917 SV% in 10 AHL games.
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Brossoit led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
Richel has been reassigned to Rockford (AHL).
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Brossoit led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
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Brossoit led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
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Brossoit led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
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Brossoit is expected to start Friday vs. the Kings.
Reichel will draw into the Blackhawks lineup on Friday.
Reichel has soured 14 goals with 19 assists (33 points) in 33 AHL games this season. The Blackhawks' top prospect will get another shot with the NHL but it's likely to be short-term again. He will once again skate on the top line with Patrick Kane.
The Blackhawks have recalled Lukas Reichel from Rockford (AHL).
Reichel is the Blackhawks' top prospect and has forced his way back into the NHL after dominating the AHL through 33 games. The 19-year-old leads Rockford with 33 points (14G / 19A) and should suit up for his third career NHL game on Friday.
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Brossoit will start Wednesday vs. the Avalanche.
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Soderblom will start Thursday vs. the Blue Jackets.
Grzelcyk (upper-body) will not play Saturday in Ottawa.
Grzelcyk was hurt vs. the Hurricanes on Thursday and will not play on Saturday. Grzelcyk was on the ice for Friday's practice, which suggests he's close and likely won't miss an extended period of time.
Teravainen (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Thursday.
Teravainen (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Teravainen was on the ice for the morning skate but remains a game-time decision in Boston. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said he expects Teravainen to play but it's not 100 percent.
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Brossoit led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
Teravainen (lower-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Teravainen is still not ready to go for Tuesday's game in Ottawa, missing his fourth consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. While Teravainen has been sidelined, Jordan Martinook has been skating on the Hurricanes' top line.