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Perry is in warmups after being listed as questionable so look for him to return tonight vs. the Sharks. Perry has registered 22 points (14G / 8A) in 23 games this season.

The Ducks have sent Max Friberg back to the AHL which is a sign that Perry will be activated from IR and be in the lineup tonight vs. the Sharks. He has been out since December 5th, but this would be a perfect way for the Ducks to end 2014. Perry has 14 goals and eight assists (22 points) in 23 games.

Kuemper gave up two goals on 30 shots in the Wild’s win over the Jets on Monday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Kuemper, who is 12-10-0 with a 2.61 GAA and .903 SV%. He comes into Columbus with a 5-6-0 on the road.

Perry will take part in the Ducks morning skate on Wednesday and decide after the skate if he will return to the lineup vs. the Sharks.

Perry has been out since December 5th with a sprained knee. Despite skating again on Monday, neither Perry or coach Boudreau would commit to Perry playing tomorrow vs. the Sharks. Monitor Perry’s status during the Ducks’ morning skate tomorrow.

Kuemper missed his start on Saturday due to food poisoning but he said that he feels good and will be back in goal tonight. He allowed four goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Flyers in his last start. In five starts this month he is 1-3-0 with a 3.69 GAA and .864 SV%.

Kuemper missed his start on Saturday due to food poisoning but he said that he feels good and that he should be back in the crease on Monday. We should get confirmation shortly after the morning skate.

Dumoulin was sent down yesterday, but his recall today suggests that Paul Martin is not ready to return and that Kris Letang will likely be unavailable for tonight with a lower-body injury.

Perry took part in the Ducks optional morning skate, but will not play tonight vs. the Canucks. The next game he is eligible to return in would be Wednesday against the Sharks. Monitor his status leading up to Wednesday.

Forsberg was with the Blue Jackets on an emergency recall because Sergei Bobrovsky was ill on Saturday. His return to the AHL suggests that Bob will be good to go on Wednesday vs. the Wild.

Dumoulin, 23, registered one goal in seven games with the Penguins during his recall. He heads back to WBS where he has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 22 games.

Kuemper started on Tuesday when he wasn't scheduled to because NIklas Backstrom got sick, now John Curry will start because Kuemper is sick. With Backstrom on IR, Kuemper will still dress and serve as Curry's backup.

Perry is not with the team in Arizona he is back skating in Anaheim. This suggests that Perry likely won’t be in the lineup tomorrow either. With Perry out, Devante Smith-Pelly is expected to skate on the first line.

The Ducks did not have a morning skate so there is no indication whether Perry will return to the lineup tonight or not. If Perry does not play, Devante Smith-Pelly should move back to the top-line. There should be an announcement when the team arrives at the rink at 6 PM ET, if not we will have to monitor his status during pre-game warmups at 7:30 PM ET.

Kuemper gave up four goals on 29 shots in the Wild’s loss to the Flyers on Tuesday. Kuemper has gone 0-3-1 with a 4.57 GAA and .846 SV% over his last four starts. It has been ugly for Kuemper, who will face a surprising Winnipeg team tonight.

Forsberg, 22, has gone 14-3-0 with a 1.75 GAA and .938 SV% in 18 games with Springfield this season. He has been recalled to backup Curtis McElhinney tonight vs. Boston.

Kuemper was pulled after he allowed three goals on 14 shots in a loss to the Predators on Saturday. He has struggled as of late, going 1-2-0 with a 3.55 GAA and .864 SV% in four starts in December.

Armia, 21, was the Sabres’ first round pick (16th overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft. He has registered 16 points (7G / 9A) in 21 games with Rochester this season. Armia is expected to make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Red Wings.

Perry will miss his ninth straight game with a knee injury. He was on the ice this morning and took part in the morning skate line rushes, but stayed on with extras which meanss he will not play tonight vs. the Sharks.