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Jones will be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in Ottawa.
Jones will be the odd-man out on Tuesday as Miles Wood is set to return from an illness. Jones has no goals and four assists in 20 games this season.
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Lizotte (lower-body) is doubtful to play Tuesday in Dallas.
Lizotte exited yesterday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period with a lower-body injury after playing only 2:49 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Lizotte has been held without a point in 11 straight games.
Alexeyev is expected to draw back into the Capitals lineup on Tuesday.
Alexeyev will play his first game with the Capitals since November 24th as Trevor van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch. In 10 games, the 24-year-old Alexeyev has one goal, six shots, and 11 blocks.
Lizotte left Monday's game with a lower-body injury and did not return.
Lizotte (lower-body) left Monday's game in Carolina and did not return.
The Kings announced after the game that Lizotte is doubtful for Tuesday's game in Dallas. Assuming he is unable to go on Tuesday, the team should have an updated timeline for his return on Wednesday when they arrive back in Los Angeles.
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Skinner will start Tuesday vs. the Maple Leafs.
On the backbone of a stellar month from Skinner, the Oilers are riding a 10-game winning streak heading into their Tuesday evening matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Over his last seven games (7-0-0), Skinner has been nearly unbeatable, allowing fewer than three goals six times and posting a tremendous .951 SV%.
Acciari (upper body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Monday.
Acciari did not play the last game for the Penguins but is expected to play in Monday afternoon's tilt against the Seattle Krakekn. Before his injury, Acciari was held without a point in five straight, recording 12 hits and eight shots in the process.
Acciari (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Monday vs. the Kraken.
Acciari did not play the last game for the Penguins and will be a game-time decision ahead of Monday afternoon's tilt against the Seattle Krakekn. Before his injury, Acciari was held without a point in five straight, recording 12 hits and eight shots in the process.
Acciari is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
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Skinner led the Oilers out for warmups and will start in Montreal on Saturday.
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Kemp will make his NHL debut on Saturday.
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Skinner is in the starter's crease at the Oilers morning skate.
Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will return to the Canadiens' lineup Thursday.
Harvey-Pinard has been out since November 14th due to a lower-body injury but will return to the Canadiens' lineup Thursday as he replaces Emil Heineman. The 25-year-old Sophomore had yet to score in 13 games before his injury, but had four assists, 11 SOG, two PIMs and a +1 plus/minus.
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Skinner will start Tuesday vs. Chicago.
The red-hot Oilers will return to Skinner on Tuesday in a favourable matchup against the injury-depleted Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers are riding a seven-game winning streak, and, as such, are significant -448 road favourites against a Blackhawks club whose leading active point-producer only has 23 points (8G / 15A) in 33 games. In addition to the already advantageous circumstances for the Oilers, Skinner has been tremendous between the pipes. While winning his last five starts, Skinner has allowed two or fewer goals four times, boasting a sensational .948 SV%.
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Skinner is in the starter's crease at Edmonton's morning skate.
The red-hot Oilers will likely return to Skinner on Tuesday in a favourable matchup against the injury-depleted Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers are riding a seven-game winning streak, and, as such, are significant -448 road favourites against a Blackhawks club whose leading active point-producer only has 23 points (8G / 15A) in 33 games. In addition to the already advantageous circumstances for the Oilers, Skinner has been tremendous between the pipes. While winning his last five starts, Skinner has allowed two or fewer goals four times, boasting a sensational .948 SV%.
Ponomarev has been reassigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
Goalie Start
Skinner will start Saturday vs. Ottawa.
Goalie Start
Skinner is expected to start Saturday vs. Ottawa.
Wotherspoon is expected to draw back into the Bruins' lineup Saturday vs. Tampa Bay.
Ponomarev will make his NHL debut in Washington on Friday.
Ponomarev is Carolina's 2020 second-round pick (53rd overall) and will make his NHL debut on Friday after scoring six goals and 20 points in 20 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) to start 2023-24.