The Panthers recalled Chase Priskie from Charlotte (AHL).
Washington Capitals News
Backstrom has been activated from the non-roster list and is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday.
The good news for the Capitals is that Backstrom will make his season debut on Wednesday. The bad news is that they will be without Evgeny Kuznetsov, who was added to the COVID-19 protocol list. With Kuznetsov out, Backstrom may centre the top line next to Alex Ovechkin. Backstrom had 15 goals and 38 assists (53 points) in 55 games a season ago.
The Blackhawks have replaced Henrik Borgstrom (illness) on IR.
Borgstrom is dealing with a non-COVID illness that will force him to miss a second straight game on Wednesday. The move to IR means he will miss at least one more game but is eligible to return to the lineup Saturday in Dallas if he's healthy.
van Riemsdyk (COVID-19) travelled to Chicago and is expected to play Wednesday.
van Riemsdyk missed the last four games while in COVID-19 protocol but is set to play Wednesday in Chicago. van Riemsdyk will be back in a familiar spot on the Capitals' third pairing and comes in with seven assists in 24 games this season.
Dowd (COVID-19) travelled to Chicago and is expected to play Wednesday.
Dowd missed the last four games while in COVID-19 protocol but is set to play Wednesday in Chicago. Dowd will be back in a familiar spot on the Capitals' fourth line and comes in with seven points (3G / 4A) in 16 games.
Goalie Start
Lindgren will start Tuesday in Dallas.
Goalie Start
Lindgren was the first goalie off of the ice at the Blues morning skate.
Chychrun (upper-body) is expected to miss at least three more games.
Chychrun suffered an upper-body on Friday and will not play this week. Cam Dineen replaced him on Saturday and should remain in the lineup this week.
Backstrom (hip) was a full participant in Monday's practice and could make his season debut on Wednesday.
Backstrom has missed the first 28 games of the season but could be back Wednesday vs. the Blackhawks. Backstrom practiced on the second line and top power-play unit on Monday but head coach Peter Laviolette could not confirm that he would be available for his season debut on Wednesday.
Mangiapane has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Mangiapane 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.
Chychrun (upper-body) will not play Saturday vs. the Flyers.
Fehervary (upper-body) will be a game-time decision in Buffalo.
Wilson (upper-body) did not travel to Buffalo for Saturday's game.
Bear (illness) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Bear missed Thursday's game in Calgary due to an illness. He was on the ice for warmups but ended up being a late scratch, so monitor his status closely on Saturday.
Line Change
Strome will draw back into the Blackhawks lineup on Saturday.
Strome was a healthy scratch on Thursday but will replace Henrik Borgstrom (illness) in the lineup on Saturday. Strome, who has two goals and three assists in 16 games this season, will centre a line with Dominik Kubalik and Philipp Kurashev.
Borgstrom (non-COVID illness) will not play on Saturday.
Borgstrom was promoted to the top line and scored a goal in Thursday's win in Montreal but will not be available on Saturday. With Borgstrom out, Dylan Strome will re-enter the lineup and Kirby Dach will be promoted to the top line.
Goalie Start
Lindgren will start Saturday vs. the Canadiens.
Line Change
Strome will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Strome picked up one goal and one assist in his last two games but will come back out of the lineup on Thursday. Philipp Kurashev will draw back into the lineup to replace Strome.
Goalie Start
Lindgren will start Thursday vs. the Red Wings.
Sandin is expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks with a lower-body damage.
Sandin's MRI revealed no structural damage, so he won't be out as long as originally feared. Head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters on Monday that the young blueline is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks.
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