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Cernak (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus LA, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Cernak should slot into a top-four role against the Kings. He's collected five assists through 37 contests this campaign.

Sandin, who missed Sunday's win over LA due to an illness, is now considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Sandin should be regarded as questionable for Thursday's game versus Seattle. He was on a roll prior to missing the last two contests due to an illness, picking up five helpers through his last five outings.

Foote was recalled by the Devils on Tuesday.

Jonas Siegenthaler (foot) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move, so Foote could get an extended look with the big club. The 25-year-old defender has collected nine points through 24 AHL appearances this year.

Siegenthaler (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Siegenthaler suffered a broken foot during Saturday's loss to Vancouver, so the Devils putting him on IR makes perfect sense. It wouldn't be surprising to see Siegenthaler sidelined through the All-Star break, which is February 1-3. Cal Foote will likely get the first crack at replacing Siegenthaler in the lineup against Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Hronek supplied two assists to complement a plus-4 rating in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Hronek is enjoying the best of his six-year career, as he's cashed in on two goals and 30 assists. There's never been any question about Hronek's talent in terms of moving the puck, but he's truly firing on all cylinders after seemingly trying to do too much in Detroit between the previous five seasons. For extra perspective, consider that Hronek is tied for eighth in blueliner points, mirroring the total of Buffalo's elite rearguard Rasmus Dahlin.

Ruhwedel scored on his only shot in Monday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

Ruhwedel is a stay-at-home defenseman averaging a career low in ice time (12:24). His personal best in points took place in 2021-22 when he added four goals and nine assists through 78 games. Ruhwedel has a pair of points through 25 contests this season.

Grzelcyk notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Grzelcyk has quietly found his groove on offense with four assists over five contests since he returned from an upper-body injury in late December. The 30-year-old defenseman went 13 games without a point and missed 10 contests with a separate upper-body injury prior to getting his game on track. For the season, he's at five points, 33 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 25 outings, so he can likely be left on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats.

Makar notched a power-play assist and five shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Bruins.

Makar has opened January with a goal and six assists over four games. The 25-year-old helped out on a Mikko Rantanen tally in the first period. Makar is up to nine goals, 39 helpers, 22 power-play points, 108 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 36 appearances. The Avalanche hit the midpoint of their season Monday, and despite missing five contests since the start of December, Makar remains on pace for a career year in assists, points, power-play points and blocked shots.

Malinski scored a goal and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Bruins.

Malinski was called up with Josh Manson (undisclosed) questionable going into the game, and the former got into the lineup when the latter couldn't play. The goal was Malinski's second of the season, snapping a four-game point drought from before he was sent down at the end of December. The 25-year-old has added four assists, 16 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 15 appearances. He'll likely continue to bounce between levels, but he's clearly the Avalanche's top call-up option when they need blue-line help.

Lindell posted an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-0 win over the Wild.

Lindell has three helpers over his last eight outings. He set up Tyler Seguin's third-period tally Monday, doubling the Stars' lead to 2-0 at the time. Lindell will be tasked with helping to fill the void left in the wake of Miro Heiskanen's lower-body injury. Lindell is at 14 points, 48 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 39 appearances. His contributions will mainly be on defense, though the 29-year-old can chip in a few points every now and then.