Ylonen has only appeared in seven NHL games this season, spending most of the year with Laval, where he has 12 goals and 15 assists (27 points) in 40 games. He was demoted to make room for Christian Dvorak, who was activated from IR this morning.

Archibald missed the first five and a half months of the season with lingering effects from COVID-19. Archibald will skate on a line with Brad Malone and Zack Kassian if he's able to play.

Cernak left Saturday's game in Nashville with an undisclosed injury and did not return. However, Cernak was on the ice for Monday's practice and is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Senators. Cernak is goalless in his last 11 games, registering three assists, 12 shots, 35 hits and 16 blocked shots.

Smith was recently claimed off of waivers from Tampa Bay, appearing in three games with the Red Wings. He had one assist with Detroit and will return to Tampa Bay, where he could head to Syracuse (AHL) without having to clear again as long as no other team had a claim in for him.