Mayo failed to pick up a point across 15 games played with Arizona but had seven SOG, eight PIMs and a -8 plus/minus and has now been dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2023 fifth-round pick and Shea Weber's contract. Mayo will report to Henderson (AHL) Wednesday, as the defenseman also had two goals and seven points across 26 games with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) prior to the deal.

Hertl missed the Sharks' last game for the birth of his child but is expected to play Thursday vs. the Predators. Hertl has gone cold in the last month, picking up just four points (1G / 3A) in his last eight games.

Denisenko had three assists, 15 SOG, four PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 17 games with Florida but has been reassigned to Charlotte (AHL) Wednesday. He returns to the Checkers, where he had nine goals, 21 points, 29 PIMs and a -14 plus/minus through 37 games prior to his call up.

Schmid was 10-6-3 with a 2.53 GAA and .908 SV% with the Utica Comet (AHL) and has been recalled Tuesday. Mackenzie Blackwood tweaked something in the Devils' morning skate so Schmid will backup Vitek Vanecek on Tuesday.

Samsonov allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) for his first loss in three games as he was defeated by Chicago in his last start. The 25-year-old has been incredibly solid in his first season in Toronto, with his 19-7-2 record, 2.38 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the rival Buffalo Sabres, who have won their last two games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.7).

Samsonov allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) for his first loss in three games as he was defeated by Chicago in his last start. The 25-year-old has been incredibly solid in his first season in Toronto, with his 19-7-2 record, 2.38 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the rival Buffalo Sabres, who have won their last two games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.7).

Pearson last played on November 9th due to a hand injury and has been placed on the long-term injured reserve Friday. The 30-year-old had one goal, four assists, 17 SOG, 21 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 14 games played prior to his injury.

Holtz had three goals, an assist, 21 SOG, eight PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 19 games with New Jersey but has been reassigned to Utica (AHL) on Friday. The 21-year-old returns to the Comets, where he had two goals and four points across three games earlier in the season.

Mayo failed to pick up a point across 15 games played this season and has been assigned to the Tuscon Roadrunners (AHL) Thursday.

Samsonov was perfect in his previous start, stopping all 30 of 30 Columbus shots for his career-high third shutout of the season. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an incredible first season in Toronto, as shown by his 18-6-2 record, 2.32 GAA and .917 SV%. He takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost four of their last five games after a 4-0 loss to Montreal in their previous contest.

Samsonov was perfect in his previous start, stopping all 30 of 30 Columbus shots for his career-high, third shutout of the season. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an incredible first season in Toronto, as shown by his 18-6-2 record, 2.32 GAA and .917 SV%. He takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost four of their last five games after a 4-0 loss to Montreal in their previous contest.

Deniskeno had nine goals, 12 assists, 29 PIMs and a -14 plus/minus through 39 games with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) and has been recalled Sunday with the expectation to play Monday. This is the 22-year-olds second NHL stint this season, picking up three assists across 12 games in his first go with the Panthers.