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Kesselring (lower body) is undergoing further evaluation but is facing a long-term absence, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Monday.

Kesselring was out of action for the Sabres' first nine games of the season due to a lower-body injury. It's not clear if this latest lower-body issue is related. Regardless, with Kesselring likely on the shelf for a while, Jacob Bryson is the most likely candidate to see increased minutes.

Harris (ankle) was shifted to long-term injured reserve Monday.

Harris has already been out of action for the Bruins' last 12 contests, so his placement on LTIR doesn't significantly impact his recovery timeline. The 25-year-old blueliner is currently expected to return in late December or early January. Even once given the all-clear, Harris is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and could find himself serving as a healthy scratch periodically.

Metsa was called up from AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Metsa spent the last few weeks in the minors, but he was on the ice for morning skate ahead of Monday's matchup against the Oilers, signaling that he's rejoined the NHL club. Metsa made four appearances for the Sabres earlier in the year, and he recorded no points, two blocked shots, a hit, a plus-3 rating and two PIM while averaging 8:49 of ice time.

Karlsson provided an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Predators.

Karlsson's trip to his home country during Sunday's Global Series game in Sweden was a success. Not only did he help the Penguins secure a shutout win, but he also etched his name on the scoresheet with the primary helper on the opening goal scored by his defense partner, Parker Wotherspoon. Overall, the 35-year-old Karlsson is up to 12 assists, 13 points, 36 shots on goal and 21 blocks through 19 games this season. Even in his 17th season, he remains a solid option in all fantasy formats for his category coverage and offensive output, as he is currently just outside the top 10 in points among NHL defensemen.

Carlo (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

The Maple Leafs recalled Jacob Quillan from AHL Toronto in a corresponding move. Carlo sat out Saturday's 3-2 loss to Chicago and will miss at least two more games, starting with Tuesday's matchup against St. Louis, after landing on the IR list. He has collected two assists, 23 shots on goal, 34 blocked shots and 12 hits through 18 appearances this season.

Edwards was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.

In a corresponding move, the Devils put Cody Glass (upper body) on injured reserve. Edwards has one goal and four assists in 13 minor-league appearances this season. The 23-year-old will join New Jersey for Monday's practice and serve as a depth defender.

Wotherspoon scored a goal, put two shots on net, served two PIM and dished out three hits in Sunday's 4-0 win over Nashville.

Wotherspoon lit the lamp at 2:19 of the first period, which gave the Penguins the only goal they would need to secure Sunday's Global Series game in Sweden. Overall, the 28-year-old blueliner is up to two goals, seven points, 29 hits and 28 blocks through 19 appearances this season. Wotherspoon's first season with the Penguins is well above the pace he needs to set new career highs in many major stat categories. He has been a staple in a top-pairing role for Pittsburgh alongside Erik Karlsson, giving Wotherspoon the chance to find his name on the fantasy radar in certain formats this season.

Hughes had four assists, including two on the power play, in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.

Hughes missed Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes with an upper-body injury, but the blueliner couldn't have asked for a better performance in his return. He's now riding a five-game point streak, recording 10 assists over that stretch. Hughes also ranks second among all defensemen in the NHL in assists with 16, tied with Josh Morrissey and only trailing Cale Makar (19).

Fensore was recalled from AHL Chicago on Sunday.

Fensore is back up with the big club for the third time this season as the Hurricanes continue to navigate their way through multiple injuries on the blue line. The New York native has managed a point-per-game pace in the minors this season -- Fensore has three goals, eight helpers and a plus-4 rating over 11 appearances with the Wolves.

Borgen (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game against the Red Wings, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Borgen missed Friday's practice session but was expected to suit up Saturday against the Blue Jackets. However, he was unavailable against Columbus and will be sidelined in the second half of the back-to-back set Sunday. Borgen's next opportunity to suit up will be Tuesday against the Golden Knights.