The Canadiens have recalled Lindgren from Laval (AHL).
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Vrana is expected to be a healthy scratch against the Blackhawks on Saturday.
The Capitals are in the midst of their dad trip, and will rotate in their normal scratches as a result. Alex Chiasson is expected to draw into the lineup and take Vrana's spot on the second line. Look for Vrana to take his usual spot in the lineup on Monday.
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The Blue Jackets have activated Milano from injured reserve and have re-assigned him to Cleveland (AHL).
The Canadiens have signed Charlie Lindgren to a three-year extension worth $2.25M ($750K AAV).
Milano (oblique) will travel with the team on their upcoming two-game road trip.
Milano has been sidelined for almost four weeks with a torn oblique muscle. Travelling with the team bodes well for his chances of playing in one of the next two games, but for now he remains without a timetable for his return.
The Capitals have signed Lars Eller to a five-year extension worth $17.5M ($3.5M AAV).
Eller was set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason but signs a five-year extension for the exact same cap-hit he already had ($3.5M). Eller has enjoyed the best offensive season of his career to-date, as he’s on-pace for a career-high in goals (17), assists (26) and points (43) after picking up 11 goals and 17 assists (28 points) in his first 53 games of 2017-18.
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Dowd will be back in the Canucks lineup on Thursday.
Dowd came out for Sam Gagner on Tuesday, but with Gagner back in Vancouver with a sprained ankle, Dowd will return tonight in Tampa Bay. Dowd has just two points (1G / 1A) in 36 games with the Kings/Canucks this season.
Mangiapane will draw into the Flames lineup on Saturday.
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Dowd will draw back into the Canucks lineup on Saturday.
Vrana will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Vrana has not scored a goal in 16 games, picking up just three assists over that span, so he will sit as a healthy scratch on Wednesday. The Capitals are looking for more out of their young forward—he had 10 goals and four assists (14 points) in his first 32 games of the season.
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Dowd will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Dowd has had an extended run in the Canucks lineup but will be replaced by Brendan Gaunce in the lineup on Tuesday. Dowd has just one goal in 19 games since joining the Canucks.
Milano will miss 4-6 weeks with a torn oblique muscle.
Milano suffered an injury in Toronto on January 8th and has missed the last two games as a result. After undergoing tests, it was revealed that Milano is dealign with a torn oblique muscle and will be sidelined until at least mid-February.
Backstrom (illness) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Tuesday.
Backstrom (illness) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Backstrom missed the Capitals morning skate and is questionable for tonight's game with an illness. Monitor Backstrom's status when the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 p.m. ET.
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The Flames have recalled Andrew Mangiapane from Stockton (AHL).
With Micheal Frolik (broken jaw) going on IR, Mangiapane has been recalled after recording 14 goals and 19 assists (33 points) in 29 games with Stockton.
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The Blue Jackets have sent Sonny Milano to Cleveland (AHL).
Milano, 21, has five goals and five assists (10 points) in 28 games with the Blue Jackets this season. He returns to the Monsters, where he has collected two assists in four games.
Carlsson will draw into the Blue Jackets lineup on Wednesday.
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Oshie (concussion) is expected to return to the Capitals lineup on Tuesday.
Oshie was a full participant in Monday’s practice and it looks like he’ll be back in tonight after a six-game absence. Oshie, who has 10 goals and 13 assists (23 points) in 28 games this season, will play on the second line with Jakub Vrana and Evgeny Kuznetsov.
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