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New York Rangers  

The New York Rangers announced today that the team has recalled goaltender Igor Shesterkin from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League. 

Shesterkin will make his NHL debut Tuesday night when he gets the start against the Colorado Avalanche. 

In 23 games this season, the 24-year-old has posted a 15-4-3 record, along with a 1.93 GAA, a .932 SV%, and three shutouts. 

Shesterkin's first half of the season has led to him being selected to play in the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic, and was named AHL Goaltender of the Month in October. 

He appeared in 117 KHL games over parts of six seasons, posting an 88-16-7 record with a 1.68 GAA and a .935 SV%. 

The Moscow, Russia native was selected by the Rangers in the fourth round, 118th overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

He signed an entry level deal with New York on May. 3, 2019.  

Montreal Canadiens  

 Ilya Kovalchuk is set to make his Montreal Canadiens debut Monday night when the Habs take on the Winnipeg Jets. 

"I’m pumped I'm every excited. The way the city the fans have responded is crazy so, I have a lot of things to prove and I’m not going top try and do anything special. I just want to try the team to win for win." Kovalchuk said. 

The 36-year-old will make his Montreal debut on the second line with Tomas Tatar and Phillip Danault 

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Winnipeg Jets 

Sami Niku & Andrew Copp will play for Winnipeg Monday night when they take on the Montreal Canadiens. 

Niku was called up by the team on Jan. 2, in response to Nathan Beaulieu suffering a lower-body injury. 

In 18 American League Hockey games, the 23-year-old has three goals and 14 points. 

Copp will draw back into the lineup for the first time since suffering an upper-body injury on Dec. 17. 

In 34 games this year, the 25-year-old has five goals and 14 points. 

Jansen Harkins & Carl Dahlstrom will be out of the lineup. 

Edmonton Oilers 

Mike Smith will be the starting goalie for Edmonton when they play the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

Smith will be making his third straight start for the Oilers, and has picked up three of a possible four points in his last two starts. 

On the season, Smith has a 8-9-3 record, with a 3.01 goals-against average and .897 save percentage in 22 appearances.