Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.

 

Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens assigned F Michael Frolik to the AHL's Laval Rocket for conditioning purposes. The Habs plan to re-assign him to the taxi squad on Saturday.

 

Edmonton Oilers

Mike Smith appears to be set to start in net for the Oilers Monday against the Winnipeg Jets.

 

Ottawa Senators

The Senators have recalled goalie Joey Daccord from the team's taxi squad.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs

Jack Campbell was on the ice with goalie coach Steve Briere ahead of the team's optional skate Monday. Campbell has been out since late January with a leg injury.

The following players took part in the team's optional skate: Joe Thornton, Jason Spezza, Alexander Barabanov, Nic Petan, Scott Sabourin, Alex Kerfoot, Pierre Engvall, Martin Marincin, Mikko Lehtonen, Frederik Andersen, Michael Hutchinson, Joseph Woll.

 

Vancouver Canucks

Thatcher Demko will start in net against the Calgary Flames tonight.

 

Winnipeg Jets

Projected lines vs. Oilers:

Copp-Scheifele-Wheeler
Connor-Stastny-Ehlers
Perreault-Lowry-Appleton
Vesalainen-Harkins- Lewis

Morrissey-Poolman
Forbort-Pionk
Beaulieu-DeMelo

 

Buffalo Sabres

Sam Reinhart did not skate Monday, per The Athletic's John Vogl. Head coach Ralph Krueger said the Sabres are managing an issue with Reinhart, but it's still possible he could play. Krueger added he is good to go to return behind the bench.

 

Columbus Blue Jackets

Defenceman Zach Werenski is out with the same lower-body injury that forced him to miss three games before he returned to the lineup Saturday in Chicago, per The Athletic's Aaron Portzline.

 

Minnesota Wild

Defenceman Matt Dumba and forward Mats Zuccarello were activated off Injured Reserve. The Wild also recalled G Andrew Hammond, F Luke Johnson, and D Dakota Mermis from the taxi squad. 

 

New Jersey Devils

Sami Vatanen and starting goalie Mackenzie Blackwood were two of the players returning to practice for the New Jersey Devils, per The Athletic's Corey Masisak. 

 

Tampa Bay Lightning

Steven Stamkos returned to the top line with Brayden Point and Ondrej Palat, per The Athletic's Joe Smith.