Ryan has picked up two goals in five games with the Hurricanes, but he returns to the Checkers, where he has 53 points (23G / 30A) in 66 contests.

Kane will miss the next 3-4 weeks with an upper-body injury, so his first season with the Sabres is over. Kane has 20 goals and 15 assists (35 points) in 65 games. With Kane out, Hudson Fasching is expected to play a bigger role with the Sabres.

Carrick had two goals and two assists in 16 games after being acquired from Washington. He heads to the Marlies for the first time, but he played 47 AHL games with Hershey earlier this season, collecting 26 points (10G / 16A).

Hyman, 23, collected four goals and two assists in 16 games with the Maple Leafs.He heads back to the Marlies where he has 33 points (13G / 20A) in 54 games.

Brown, 22, had one goal and five assists (six points) in seven games during his call-up. He heads back to the Marlies, where he has 24 points (9G / 15A) in 28 games.

Smith made 34 saves on 35 shots in the Coyotes win over the Flyers last Saturday. Smith and Louis Dominuge have been splitting starts and tonight he will start in Dallas. Since returning to the Coyotes’ crease in early March, Smith has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.20 GAA, .965 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces a Stars team that has won five of their last six.

Griffith, 23, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 32 career NHL games with the Bruins. Griffith leads Providence in scoring with 67 points (22G / 45A). He has one point in two games with the Bruins this season.

Kane suffered an upper-body injury in the second period of Monday’s loss in Detroit and likely won’t play tonight in Pittsburgh. If Kane isn’t able to play, look for Cal O’Reilly to get back in the Sabres lineup.

Koekkoek, 22, has one assist in six games with the Lightning this season. He has been recalled because Anton Stralman is out indefinitely with a fractured leg he suffered on Friday. Koekkoek has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 55 games with Syracuse this season.

Smith gave up two goals on 29 shots in the Coyotes win over the Oilers on Tuesday. Smith has won three of four starts since returning to the Coyotes’ crease, posting a 1.25 GAA, .963 SV% and one shutout in the process. Tonight he will look to do some damage to the Flyers’ hunt for the playoffs—Philly comes in having won seven of 10.

Smith turned aside 33 of 35 shots in the Coyotes loss in San Jose on Sunday. Smith has played extremely well since returning to the Coyotes crease, going 2-1-0 with a 1.00 GAA, .972 SV% and one shutout. That shutout came against the Oilers, who he’ll face again tonight. That evening he turned aside all 44 shots and should make for a strong start again tonight.

Ryan, 29, has picked up one goal in two NHL games this season and 46 points (21G / 25A) in 63 games with Charlotte. With Brody Sutter going back to the AHL on Saturday, Ryan will appear in his third career NHL game on Tuesday.