Ice Chips: Devils F Palat had groin surgery; expected to make full recovery
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New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils announced that forward Ondrej Palat underwent successful groin surgery on Tuesday and he is expected to make a full recovery.
The Devils noted that Palat's return-to-play timeline will be provided as it becomes available.
The 31-year-old is in his first year of a five-year, $30 million contract he signed with the Devils as a free agent following a Stanley Cup Final loss as a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Colorado Avalanche.
Originally the 208th overall pick of the Lightning in 2011, Palat spent the last 10 seasons with the Lightning (2012-22), highlighted by back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2020 and 2021.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that they have recalled forward Pontus Holmberg and assigned forward Wayne Simmonds to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.
Simmonds, 34, has skated in three games for the Maple Leafs this season, recording an assist.
The 23-year-old Holmberg has seen action in seven games for the Marlies, tallying a pair of assists.
TSN's Mark Masters shared the Leafs' lines from their Tuesday practice:
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday that goaltender Jack Campbell will get the start Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators.
The 30-year-old has started six games in his first season with the Oilers, posting a 4-2 record with a 3.89 goals-against-average and a .888 save percentage.
Winnipeg Jets
Ahead of their game against the Montreal Canadiens, TSN's John Lu shared the Winnipeg Jets' lines from their practice on Tuesday:
Calgary Flames
TSN's Salim Valji reports that select Calgary Flames players took part in an option skate on Tuesday with Jacob Markstrom of those participating.
Given it was an option skate, Valji also shared their lines from Monday ahead of the Flames' game against the Seattle Kraken: