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Mrazek (groin) will return to the Maple Leafs crease on Saturday.
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Athanasiou (COVID-19) will return to the Kings lineup on Thursday.
Murphy (concussion) will draw into the Blackhawks lineup on Thursday.
Murphy has missed the last three games with a concussion but will be back in the lineup in Montreal. Murphy should be back on the second pair with Jake McCabe, who also returns to the lineup.
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Kurashev will re-enter the Blackhawks lineup on Thursday.
It will be Kurashev's first game since November 28th. He was recently recalled after going to the AHL for a brief stint. He had two goals and one assist in three games with the IceHogs.
The Maple Leafs have sent Joey Anderson to Toronto (AHL).
Anderson had no points in two games with the Maple Leafs and returns to the AHL, where he has five goals and two assists in 13 games this season.
Robinson will make his Ducks debut on Monday.
Robinson has scored two goals with two assists in 15 AHL games this season. The 6-foot-6, 232 lbs. forward will replace Adam Henrique in the lineup on Monday and is likely in the lineup to keep Tom Wilson in check. Robinson has three points (2G / 1A) and 13 PIMS in 21 career NHL games with the Senators and Flames.
The Maple Leafs have sent Petr Mrazek to Toronto (AHL) on an LTIR conditioning loan.
Mrazek has not played since October 30th, so he'll go to the AHL to get some game action before returning to the Maple Leafs' crease. It's unclear if he will need one or multiple starts with the Marlies.
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Brossoit will start Friday in Vegas.
Murphy is in concussion protocol.
Murphy left Thursday's game after being hit by Alex Ovechkin and did not return. Murphy suffered a concussion on the play and is in concussion protocol, which likely rules him out of the Blackhawks' back-to-back over the weekend.
Bertuzzi has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list and will not play Wednesday.
Anderson will make his season debut on Wednesday.
With Ondrej Kase still out, Anderson will draw into the lineup on Wednesday. Anderson had seven points (5G / 2A) in 13 games with the Marlies (AHL) this season and has 13 points (8G / 5A) in 53 career NHL games.
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Kurashev will be back in the Blackhawks lineup on Friday.
Kurashev was a healthy scratch in Calgary on Tuesday but will draw back into the lineup on Friday. Kurashev has two assists in his last three games, but just five assists in 17 games this season.
Athanasiou has been placed in COVID-19 proton and will not play Wednesday.
With Athanasiou unavailable vs. the Maple Leafs, Rasmus Kupari should play after previously being scheduled to be scratched. Former Maple Leaf, Carl Grundstrom is another option.
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Kurashev will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Kurashev played just 6:25 TOI on Sunday and will be scratched tonight after "too many turnovers lately" according to head coach Derek King.
The Maple Leafs have recalled Joey Anderson from Toronto (AHL).
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Brossoit led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
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Khudobin will start Thursday in Minnesota.
Martinez (face) will not play Tuesday vs. the Hurricanes.
Martinez will miss his second straight game on Tuesday but his status beyond then has not been determined. Monitor his status leading up to Thursday's game vs. the Red Wings.
Martinez is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Saturday.
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Smith will come out of the Bruins lineup on Saturday.
It looks as if Smith will be a healthy scratch in Saturday afternoon's game in New Jersey. Smith has struggled this season, failing to record a point in eight games. Karson Kuhlman will draw into the lineup to replace Smith.
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