The Penguins added Mike Matheson to the COVID-19 protocol list on Monday (Dec.27).
Matheson was one of five players added to the protocol list on Monday, bringing the Penguins total to six. This group will likely miss at least the next two games.
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Anderson (upper-body) is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks.
Anderson's original timetable was 2-to-4 weeks but has been downgraded. Anderson will likely be out until at least the end of January/early February.
Gallagher has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol list and is expected to re-join the team later this week.
Gallagher has been out since November 29th but could return by this weekend. Gallagher won't re-join the team immediately, which suggests he won't play Thursday vs. the Flyers and is more likely for Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Evans (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups.
Evans (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Evans missed Saturday's game in St. Louis but was on the ice for Monday's practice and could play Tuesday. However, he remains questionable, so monitor his status as the Canadiens hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Laine (oblique) joined the team in Vancouver and practiced on Monday.
Laine has been out since November 3rd but appears close to returning to the lineup after joining the team in Vancouver. It's unclear whether or not he is ready to play Tuesday but travelling is a great sign for Laine.
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Kahkonen will start Saturday in Los Angeles.
Evans (undisclosed) will not play on Saturday.
Evans is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, so he'll come out of the lineup in St. Louis. Joel Armia is expected to return to the lineup to replace Evans.
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Kahkonen will start Thursday vs. the Devils.
Gallagher has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Gallagher is doubtful to be in the lineup on Thursday after being moved to the COVID-19 protocol list this morning. With Gallagher likely out, look for Cedric Paquette to draw back into the lineup.
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Kahkonen will start Tuesday vs. the Coyotes.
Veleno (upper-body) is "highly doubtful" to play on Saturday.
Veleno suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's win over the Blues. He was not available for Friday's practice and head coach Jeff Blashill doesn't expect him to be available for Saturday's game vs. the Sabres.
Dobson (lower-body) is expected to return to the Islanders lineup on Friday.
Dobson was scratched vs. the Rangers on Wednesday but is expected to be back in the lineup tonight. Dobson should play a massive role with Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech, Zdeno Chara and Andy Greene all out.
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Montembeault will start Friday in Buffalo.
Dobson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury; will not play Wednesday.
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Kahkonen led the Wild onto the ice for warmups.
Carrier (upper-body) will return to the Predators lineup on Saturday.
Carrier has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Saturday in Montreal. Carrier has scored one goal with four assists (five points) in 13 games this season.
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Montembeault will start Saturday vs. the Predators.
The Canadiens have sent Alex Belzile to Laval (AHL).
Belzile played in eight straight games with the Canadiens, failing to record a point while playing 7:46 ATOI. Belzile will be replaced by Cole Caufield on the roster.
The Canadiens have recalled Cole Caufield from Laval (AHL).
Caufield struggled with the Canadiens early in the season, failing to score a goal with one assist in 10 games. He went to Laval and picked up five points (2G / 3A) in six games. He should be plugged directly into the lineup Thursday vs. the Penguins.
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