Dowd came out for Sam Gagner on Tuesday, but with Gagner back in Vancouver with a sprained ankle, Dowd will return tonight in Tampa Bay. Dowd has just two points (1G / 1A) in 36 games with the Kings/Canucks this season.
Dowd has had an extended run in the Canucks lineup but will be replaced by Brendan Gaunce in the lineup on Tuesday. Dowd has just one goal in 19 games since joining the Canucks.
Milano suffered an injury in Toronto on January 8th and has missed the last two games as a result. After undergoing tests, it was revealed that Milano is dealign with a torn oblique muscle and will be sidelined until at least mid-February.
Josh Bailey left last night’s game with a lower-body injury and Beauvillier’s call-up suggests that Bailey will not be available on Sunday. Beauvillier recorded two goals in two games during his brief stint with the Sound Tigers.
Beauvillier has struggled in his second NHL season, picking up just four goals and three assists (seven points) in 31 games this season. Beauvillier has some work to do, so he will head back to Bridgeport for the time being.
Beauvillier was a healthy scratch vs. the Ducks on Thursday, but will replace Steve Bernier against the Jets this afternoon. Beauvillier has just six points (3G / 3A) in 28 games this season.
Milano, 21, has five goals and five assists (10 points) in 28 games with the Blue Jackets this season. He returns to the Monsters, where he has collected two assists in four games.
Beauvillier was in the lineup for the last two games but will be a healthy scratch for the second time in four games tonight. Beauvillier, who has not recorded a point in his last eight games, will be replaced by Shane Prince.
Beauvillier was a healthy scratch on Thursday but will replace Alan Quine in the lineup tonight vs. the Kings. Beauvillier has a lot of untapped offensive potential, but has recorded just six points (3G / 3A) in 26 games this season.
Milano, who was the No. 16 overall pick in 2014, has had an average first quarter of the season, collecting five goals and five assists (10 points) in 24 games this season. He’ll return to Cleveland but will likely be the first forward recalled in the future. Milano had 47 points (18G / 29A) in 54 AHL games last season.
