Johnson was a healthy scratch on Sunday, the third time in the last four games, and has been reassigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL). The 26-year-old Johnson is averaging 9:32 time-on-ice and has zero point in three games with Minnesota this season.

With Jake Allen (upper body) sidelined, Poulter was serving as Jacob Markstrom's backup but will return to Utica (AHL), swapping places with recently recalled Nico Daws. The 23-year-old Poulter has a 3.32 GAA and .871 SV% in nine games (2-4-2) with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.

Isaac Poulter has served as Jacob Markstrom's backup in the past few games, with Jake Allen (upper body) sidelined, but Poulter has been sent down to Utica (AHL), swapping places with Daws. The 23-year-old Daws has some NHL experience, recording a 3.13 GAA and .894 SV% in 46 games (19-22-1), providing a more viable option between the pipes for the Devils if needed.

Ostapchuk has been a lineup-regular for Ottawa lately, playing the 10 games for the club. The 21-year-old Ostapchuk is averaging 9:16 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 16 games this season.