NHL Player News

Dumoulin (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Dumoulin sustained the injury in the first period of Monday's game versus the Devils. Ryker Evans will remain in the lineup on a pairing with Justin Schultz, who returned from a personal absence Tuesday.

Rielly was suspended five games for cross-checking the Senators' Ridly Greig in Saturday's contest.

Rielly was offered an in-person hearing, but the suspension will sit at five games despite the league's leeway to go for six or more. The defenseman will be out for just over a week, and he will be eligible to return Feb. 22 versus the Golden Knights during the Maple Leafs' upcoming road trip.

Van Riemsdyk (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Van Riemsdyk will be out for a fourth straight contest. The Capitals are off until Saturday's game in Montreal, so he'll have some extra time to recover if he is in fact still under the weather and not just a healthy scratch at this point.

Lajoie was loaned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday.

In a corresponding move, Alex Steeves was brought up from the minors on an emergency basis because Mitchell Marner (illness) and John Tavares (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Blues.

Zub (lower body) is not expected to play Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Zub's absence means the Senators will have to play short a defenseman due to cap constraints. The 28-year-old has earned seven helpers over his last 11 contests while filling a top-four role, so he will be missed significantly in the lineup. His next chance to play is Thursday versus the Ducks.

Shattenkirk (illness) will play Tuesday versus Tampa Bay, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.

Shattenkirk sat out two games as a healthy scratch prior to missing Monday's practice with an illness. He will replace Parker Wotherspoon in the lineup versus the Lightning. Shattenkirk has five goals, 13 points, 61 shots on net and 54 blocked shots over 42 outings this campaign.

Hatakka was assigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday.

In a corresponding move, Brendan Smith (knee) was activated from injured reserve. Hatakka has two assists, eight shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and 10 hits in seven NHL outings this season.

Smith (knee) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Smith, who has missed the past 10 games, will be an option for Tuesday's contest against Nashville. If he plays, Santeri Hatakka or Colin Miller could be scratched. Smith has five points, 47 PIM, 42 blocked shots and 67 hits in 34 outings this season.

Ferraro (lower body) will be in the lineup for Wednesday's clash with Winnipeg, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Ferraro missed the Sharks' previous four contests due to his lower-body injury. The blueliner remains stuck in a 19-game goal drought during which he's registered nine assists, 30 shots and 58 blocks. With just six more points, Ferraro can reach the 20-point threshold for the first time in his five-year NHL career.

Mintyukov (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Mintyukov is projected to skate on the third pairing and see time on the top power-play unit Tuesday versus Montreal following an 11-game absence. The 20-year-old rookie has two goals, 19 points, 56 hits and 43 blocked shots in 40 contests this season.