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Makar had an assist, one shot on net and one blocked shot over 25:28 of ice time in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Makar extended his point streak to seven contests with the primary helper on Nathan MacKinnon's first-period goal. It was one of Makar's easier assists, as the defenseman passed the puck in the Avalanche zone and then watched MacKinnon skate end to end, splitting the New York defense, for Colorado's lone tally. It was the 47th assist in 45 games for Makar.

Rielly notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders.

Rielly has six helpers over his last five games, and his last three assists have all come on the power play. The 29-year-old defenseman is up to 41 points through 48 appearances, matching his output from 65 games a year ago. He's added 125 shots on net, 92 blocked shots, 39 hits and an even plus-minus rating, and 15 of his points have come with the man advantage.

Reilly notched an assist and four shots on goal in Mondays' 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Reilly's playing time slipped in late January, as he was scratched for three of the Islanders' last five games before the All-Star break. With Adam Pelech healthy after an injury scare before the break, Reilly was on the third pairing and will likely have to fend off Samuel Bolduc and Sebastian Aho for playing time. Reilly has 10 points, 66 shots on net, 25 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 29 appearances between the Islanders and the Panthers this season.

Pelech (upper body) is expected to suit up Monday against Toronto, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Pelech has been held to just four assists through 25 games this season. He missed the Islanders' last game before the All-Star break but will limit that absence to just one game.

Malinski was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.

Malinski has contributed three goals, 10 points, 29 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 13 hits over 22 NHL appearances this season. He also has four goals and 13 points in 22 AHL contests this campaign.

Chisholm is not practicing with the team yet as he goes through the work visa process, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Monday.

Chisholm is far from a lock to suit up for the Wild even once his immigration paperwork is finalized, especially considering he played just two games for the Jets before the team placed him on waivers. For now, Chisholm will have to watch from the sidelines until he gets a chance to make his Minnesota debut.

Brodin didn't practice Monday because of an illness, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Brodin still could be available to play Wednesday against Chicago. He has generated 13 points, 61 shots on goal and 81 blocked shots in 32 games this season. If Brodin is unavailable for Wednesday's contest, Dakota Mermis could draw into the lineup.

Johnson (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday against Dallas, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Johnson, who will return from a four-game absence, is projected to replace Jacob Bryson in the lineup. The 35-year-old Johnson has three goals, 37 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and 57 hits across 41 outings this campaign.

Pelech (upper body) will be a game-time decision against the Leafs on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Pelech looks poised to return versus Toronto after practicing with the team but coach Patrick Roy wouldn't go so far as to confirm the blueliner was ready to suit up. Injuries have limited the 29-year-old Pelech to 25 outings this season in which he recorded four points (all assists), 19 hits and 42 blocked shots. At this point, Pelech will be hard-pressed to reach the 20-point threshold, a mark he hit in each of the previous two seasons.

Kampfer was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Sunday.

Kampfer's stint with the big club lasted just a few hours before he was shipped back down. He could be promoted again before Thursday's tilt with Vegas.