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Samuelsson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

In a corresponding move, Erik Johnson (upper body) was activated from the IR list. The Sabres announced Sunday that Samuelsson would undergo season-ending surgery for an upper-body issue. The 23-year-old blueliner produced seven points, 44 shots on goal, 86 blocked shots and 83 hits over 41 games during the 2023-24 campaign.

Miller registered an assist against the Avs on Monday.

Miller now has helpers in three of his last five contests but hasn't scored since Dec. 27 versus Washington, a stretch of 17 games. During his drought, the Minnesota native recorded a meager 21 shots, which certainly isn't improving his chances of finding the back of the net.

Dillon (back) is expected to play Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

Dillon expects to play in Tuesday's contest after leaving Winnipeg's 4-2 loss to Toronto on Jan. 27 early due to a back injury. The 33-year-old rearguard has accounted for six goals, 15 points, 46 shots on net, 66 blocked shots and 115 hits in 47 games this season.

Brodin (illness) is still under the weather but will make the trip for Wednesday's clash with Chicago, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

The fact that Brodin is traveling with the team could be an indication he will be available to suit up Wednesday, though the trip to Chicago is the shortest on Minnesota's travel schedule. Since returning from an upper-body injury, the 30-year-old blueliner has racked up four assists and 13 shots but still hasn't scored a goal since Oct. 21 versus Columbus.

Ludvig (upper body) will be available to return Tuesday against Winnipeg.

Ludvig will be available if needed Tuesday after missing the previous 11 games due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old has seen an average of 11:34 of ice time per game and has only recorded one assist in 19 games to go along with 37 hits and 23 blocked shots this season. Having the youngster back in the fold will give Pittsburgh some more depth on the blue line.

Forbort (undisclosed) will return to action Tuesday against the Flames, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.

Forbort will replace Parker Wotherspoon in the lineup following a one-game absence. The 31-year-old Forbort has contributed four assists, 15 shots on goal, 44 blocked shots and 38 hits over 24 contests this campaign.

Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Mackey sat as a healthy scratch Monday versus Colorado after being promoted from the minors Sunday. The 27-year-old defender has appeared in just one NHL contest this season.

Schneider notched an assist, one shot on goal, one blocked shot and two hits in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Schneider got credit for his 10th assist of the season by helping get the puck to Artemi Panarin and watching the star winger do the heavy lifting from there to produce the game-tying goal in the third period. The 22-year-old blueliner also has three goals, so he's five points shy of matching last season's career-high 18. Schneider skated 19:41 in Monday's win and 20:54 in the previous contest as Jacob Trouba served a two-game suspension, but with Trouba expected back Wednesday against the Lightning, Schneider will likely revert closer to his season average of 15:04 TOI.

Trouba has served his two-game suspension and will be available against Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Trouba returns to action mired in an 11-game goal drought dating back to Jan. 4 versus the Blackhawks. During that stretch, the 29-year-old blueliner managed 27 shots, 25 hits and 24 blocks while averaging 21:19 of ice time. Zac Jones figures to be dropped from the lineup with Trouba back in action.

Manson recorded an assist, one shot on net and three hits over 18:28 of ice time in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Manson and Cale Makar helped clear the zone before Nathan MacKinnon danced passed New York defenders in the neutral zone and beat Jonathan Quick. The assist gave Manson six points over the last eight games and upped his season total to 18 through 45 contests.