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Kulak will draw back into the Canadiens lineup on Thursday.
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Janmark (illness) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Janmark is feeling sick and will be a gamete decision against the Sabres. Corey Perry served his five-game suspension and will return to the lineup on Thursday and could be the one to replace Janmark if he can't go.
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Kulak will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Kulak has suited up in three games but will not play Monday vs. the Flames. Ben Chiarot returns from a two-game absence and will replace Kulak on the blueline.
Pickard has been recalled to serve as Jimmy Howard's backup on Sunday.
Jonathan Bernier is not on the ice for warmups, so Pickard has re-joined the Red Wings and will be Howard's backup vs. the Sabres.
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Kulak will be back in the Canadiens lineup on Tuesday.
Kulak has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Cale Fleury in the lineup on Tuesday. Kulak has just three assists and a minus-8 rating in 30 games this season.
The Blues have sent Jake Walman to San Antonio (AHL).
Walman made his NHL debut in Colton Parayko's spot on Saturday but switched places with Niko Mikkola on Monday. Walman is back with the Rampage, where he has four goals and 14 assists (18 points) in 32 games.
The Red Wings have reassigned Calvin Pickard to Grand Rapids (AHL).
With Jonathan Bernier returning to the crease last night, Pickard was the No.3 goalie on the Red Wings roster. So he returns to the AHL, where he is 9-7-3 with a 3.03 GAA and .893 SV% in 19 games this season.
The Red Wings have recalled Calvin Pickard from Grand Rapids (AHL).
With Jonathan Bernier banged up, Pickard comes back up and could get a start this weekend with the Red Wings having a back-to-back in Florida. He has struggled at both levels this season but has gone 9-7-3 with a 3.03 GAA and .893 SV% in 19 AHL games.
The Blues have recalled Jake Walman from San Antonio (AHL).
Walman has four goals and 14 assists (18 points) in 32 AHL games this season. Walman has never appeared in an NHL game in his career and he will likely serve as an extra defenseman on their one-game trip to Winnipeg.
Ekholm (illness) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play in New York.
Ekholm missed Saturday's game vs. Dallas with an illness but it looks like he will play tonight in New York. Ekholm, who will replace Matt Irwin on the blueline, has four goals and 11 assists (15 points) in 30 games this season.
Janmark (upper-body) is expected to be back in the Stars lineup on Monday.
Janmark missed Saturday's game in Nashville but is expected to replace Justin Dowling in the lineup tonight vs. the Oilers. Janmark has just two assists in his last seven games and just 11 points (3G / 8A) in 28 games this season.
Ekholm (illness) will not play Saturday vs. Dallas.
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Janmark will be scratched Saturday in Nashville.
Nugent-Hopkins (hand) will return to the Oilers lineup on Sunday.
Nugent-Hopkins has missed the last six games but will play Sunday vs. the Sabres. Nugent-Hopkins' return means that Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid will be back together on the top-line. Nugent-Hopkins has five goals and 11 assists (16 points) in 25 games this season.
Skinner has been called up from Bakersfield (AHL) to backup Mikko Koskinen on Sunday.
Skinner has gone 7-5-2 with a 3.23 GAA and .890 SV% in 15 AHL games this season. He is only coming up because Mike Smith is dealing with a leg injury, so he'll sit on the bench while Mikko Koskinen gets the nod.
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Janmark will be back in the Stars lineup on Sunday.
Janmark was a healthy scratch vs. the Blues on Friday but will replace Justin Dowling on Sunday. Janmark has nine points (3G / 6A) in 22 games this season.
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Kulak will draw into the Canadiens lineup on Sunday.
Kulak sat as a healthy scratch on Saturday but will draw in for the injured Victor Mete on Sunday. Kulak will likely skate with Victor Olofsson on the third-pairing.
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Kulak will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Kulak played on Thursday but will be a healthy scratch for the third time in four games on Saturday. With Kulak out, Cale Fleury will draw back into the lineup.
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Pickard led the Red Wings onto the ice for warmups.
The Red Wings recalled Calvin Pickard from Grand Rapids (AHL).
With Jimmy Howard going on IR, Pickard comes up to serve as Jonathan Bernier's backup. Pickard has gone 7-6-3 with a 3.00 GAA and .898 SV% in 15 AHL starts this season. He has a career .908 SV% in 104 NHL games.
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