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Hagg was sent to AHL Henderson on Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Hagg was called up by the Golden Knights on Monday, and he recorded six hits in 13:18 of ice time during that evening's matchup against Philadelphia. However, he should have more consistent opportunities to contribute in the minors.

Lundkvist (lower body) won't play Wednesday against Chicago, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Lundkvist will miss his third straight game. He has one assist, 15 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 14 hits over 15 appearances this season. Brendan Smith has been playing during Lundkvist's absence.

Stastney (personal) was activated off the injured non-roster list and sent to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday, per the AHL transaction page.

Stastney hasn't yet played this season. He had two goals and four points over 20 outings with Nashville as well as five goals and 20 points across 44 AHL appearances during the 2023-24 regular season.

Romanov (illness) is set to play Wednesday versus Boston, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Romanov, who missed Monday's 4-2 loss to Detroit, is projected to skate alongside Noah Dobson on the first pairing. The 24-year-old Romanov has two assists, eight PIM, 31 hits and 27 blocks across 11 outings in 2024-25.

The Predators announced Wednesday that Lauzon (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

Lauzon sustained a lower-body injury Monday against the Devils and appears to be in line for a multi-game absence, beginning with Wednesday's matchup against the Flyers. It's not yet clear when he'll return to action, but Nick Blankenburg and Adam Wilsby will draw into the lineup Wednesday after being recalled from AHL Milwaukee.

Matheson (lower body) will miss Wednesday's game against Columbus.

Matheson was also absent for Montreal's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah on Tuesday. He has a goal and 13 points over 20 appearances in 2024-25. When healthy, Matheson typically serves on the Canadiens' top four and first power-play unit. Lane Hutson is getting increased power-play responsibilities while Matheson is unavailable. Kaiden Guhle, who usually doesn't factor in on the power play, is projected to serve on the second unit Wednesday.

Blankenburg was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Blankenburg was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, and he's tallied three goals and eight points over 13 appearances with the AHL club to begin the regular season. However, he'll join the Predators ahead of Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, and he's expected to make his season debut.

Wilsby was recalled by the Predators on Wednesday.

Wilsby has a goal, five points and 10 PIM over 13 appearances with AHL Milwaukee in 2024-25. He hasn't made his NHL debut, though that might come Wednesday versus Philadelphia. Michael McCarron (upper body) was added to injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Mermis (jaw) was assigned to AHL Toronto on a conditioning loan Wednesday.

Mermis hasn't yet suited up during the regular season after undergoing jaw surgery in late September, but his conditioning assignment suggests that he's close to returning to action. The Maple Leafs are dealing with several injuries to their forwards, but their defensive pairs are relatively healthy, so Mermis could be forced to remain in the minors once he's officially back to full health.

Hughes notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Bruins.

Hughes helped out on Jake DeBrusk's second-period tally. The 25-year-old Hughes has gotten on the scoresheet in nine of 11 games in November, and one of the two exceptions was Saturday, when he was ejected for boarding in the first period against the Senators. That was a rare lapse for the defenseman, who makes much more of an impact on offense than he does with the body. He's at four goals, 16 helpers, eight power-play points, 68 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 20 appearances.