Goalie Start
Ullmark starts Thursday in Edmonton.
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Ottawa Senators News
The Senators have sent Lassi Thomson to Belleville (AHL).
Batherson (COVID-19) will return to the Senators lineup on Wednesday.
Batherson was activated from the COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday and will return to the lineup on Wednesday. Batherson was back on the top line with Josh Norris and Brady Tkachuk in Tuesday's practice and has seven goals and nine assists (16 points) in 14 games this season.
Pinto had shoulder surgery last week and is out indefinitely.
Pinto underwent surgery to repair the dislocation he suffered on November 13th and there is no timetable for his return.
Goalie Start
Ullmark will start Tuesday vs. the Red Wings.
Eller (COVID-19) will return to the Capitals lineup on Sunday.
The Capitals are hopeful that Lars Eller (COVID-19) will return to the lineup on Sunday.
Eller has been out since November 14th but was back at practice on Saturday and should be back in the lineup on Sunday. Eller has scored one goal with seven assists (eight points) in 15 games this season.
Perron (upper-body) is questionable to play Saturday vs. the Blue Jackets.
Perron was hurt early in Friday's overtime loss to the Blackhawks and did not return. The Blues have yet to provide an update on Perron's status, so it's unclear how serious the injury is. Consider him questionable to play Saturday until they release more information.
Goalie Start
Ullmark will start Sunday vs. the Canucks.
The Devils have assigned Fabian Zetterlund to Utica (AHL).
Zetterlund failed to record a point in his first three NHL games and played just 4:49 TOI on Wednesday. He was a healthy scratch on Friday after the Devils claimed Nathan Bastian off of waivers, so Zetterlund returns to the AHL. He has nine points (3G / 6A) in 10 games with Utica this season.
The Predators have activated Nick Cousins (upper-body) from IR.
Cousins has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but practiced fully with the Predators in Montreal for the past two days and should play Saturday. Cousins has one goal and two assists in 12 games this season.
Goalie Start
Ullmark will start Saturday in Philadelphia.
Amadio has been added to the COVID-19 reserve list.
The Devils recalled Fabian Zetterlund from Utica (AHL).
Zetterlund has scored three goals with six assists (nine points) in 10 games with Utica (AHL). This is the first call-up for Zetterlund, who could make his NHL debut on Thursday.
Eller has been added to the COVID-19 reserve list and will not play on Tuesday.
Eller (undisclosed) is questionable to play Tuesday in Anaheim.
Eller travelled to Anaheim but was not on the ice for the morning skate and is questionable to play on Tuesday. If Eller is not available, expect Garrett Pilon to serve as the Capitals' third-line centre.
The Capitals have recalled Garrett Pilon from Hershey (AHL).
Pilon was a third-round pick in 2016 and appeared in one NHL game with Washington a season ago. Through 13 AHL games this season, the 23-year-old has leads Hershey with 11 points (5G / 6A).
Batherson has been placed on the COVID-19 protocol list and will not play on Sunday.
Pinto will be out for "the next little bit" with an upper-body injury.
Pinto (upper-body) has been medically cleared to play on Saturday.
Pinto was originally listed as a game-time decision but has been cleared to play tonight vs. the Penguins. Pinto, who will centre the second line, has one assist in four games this year.
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