With both Anton Forsberg and Filip Gustavsson in COVID-19 protocol, Murray returns to the Senators and will likely start at least one of their back-to-back games later this week. Murray was 1-1-0 while stopping 56 of 61 shots (.918 SV%) in two AHL games.
It's unclear what is ailing Pacioretty but he was not on the ice for Monday's practice, putting his status for Tuesday's game in question. Golden Knights' assistant coach Steve Spott called Pacioretty a game-time decision for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles.
Hakanpaa was one of six Stars players added to COVID-19 protocol on Sunday and two more were added on Monday. As of right now, they are scheduled to play three games this week, starting on Wednesday but it seems likely that they are going to be postponed.
This is the first time the Maple Leafs have been impacted by COVID-19 with Tavares and Alexander Kerfoot landing in protocol. Tavares will likely miss at least 10 days.
Carlo has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but will play Tuesday vs. the Golden Knights. With Carlo back, Mike Reilly will be a healthy scratch.
Dahlstrom has played in 64 career NHL games with the Blackhawks and Jets. The 26-year-old has picked up four assists in 18 AHL games this season. If he plays on Tuesday, it would be Dahlstrom's Maple Leafs debut.
Tanev was one of six Flames players that were added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Monday morning. Calgary's next three games have been postponed as a result of this outbreak.
Ekman-Larsson missed Wednesday's game and is expected to miss both games this weekend. Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau expects Ekman-Larsson to be back in the lineup next week.
Jarnkrok was a game-time decision on Monday but did not play vs. the Penguins. Now that he's been activated from IR, he should play Thursday vs. the Jets. Jarnkrok has scored just one goal with one assist in 14 games this season.
McCabe has missed the last three games due to personal reasons but will be back in the lineup in Montreal. McCabe should be back on the second pair with Connor Murphy, who also returns to the lineup.
