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Mikkola (rest) will play against the Lightning on Tuesday, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports.

Mikkola will return to action after sitting out Monday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers for rest. He has accumulated six goals, 22 points, 113 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and 132 hits across 75 appearances this season. Mikkola will skate on the top pairing alongside Seth Jones versus Tampa Bay.

Forsling (rest) won't play Tuesday versus the Lightning, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports.

Forsling will sit out for the second time in six games. He had a goal and three assists over four contests since his previous rest day. The 28-year-old will be back for the playoff opener. He concludes the regular season with 11 goals and 31 points over 80 outings.

Carlson (rest) won't be in the lineup against the Islanders on Tuesday, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Carlson will miss his second straight game for maintenance purposes, and his availability for Thursday's regular-season finale versus Pittsburgh is unclear. He has compiled five goals, 51 points, 167 shots on net and 131 blocked shots through 79 appearances this season.

Chychrun is not in the lineup versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

No reason was provided for Chychrun's absence, but it's safe to assume this is a rest situation for the 27-year-old defenseman, as he played 20:46 in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. Alexander Alexeyev and Dylan McIlrath will both be in the lineup while Chychrun and John Carlson sit this one out. It's unclear if Chychrun will be an option for Thursday's regular-season finale versus the Penguins.

Stillman was brought up from AHL Chicago on Tuesday.

Stillman has appeared in three NHL games this season, posting one shot on goal and four hits. He has three goals and six assists in 35 AHL outings this campaign. Stillman will probably play in at least one of Carolina's final two games of the regular season because the team will rest some players before the beginning of the playoffs.

Jones was promoted from AHL Ontario on Tuesday under emergency conditions.

Jones has logged just five NHL games this year, with his most recent outing coming back on Nov. 13 against the Avalanche. The decision to elevate Jones to the NHL roster could be an indication that there will be another absence on the Kings' blue line beyond just Joel Edmundson (upper body), though nothing has been officially announced by the team yet.

Del Gaizo was waived by the Predators on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Del Gaizo's placement on waivers will allow him to be moved down to the minors ahead of the Calder Cup Playoffs. He could still suit up against the Stars on Wednesday, depending on the health of Andreas Englund (illness). Overall, Del Gaizo has generated two goals and seven helpers in 45 appearances.

Cagnoni was assigned to AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

Cagnoni has two assists, seven shots on goal and nine blocked shots in six NHL outings this season. If Jan Rutta (lower body) and Jack Thompson (upper body) are unavailable for Wednesday's regular-season finale against Edmonton, Cagnoni could return to the Sharks.

Pietrangelo (undisclosed) will not be available for Tuesday's road contest against the Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Pietrangelo has missed four consecutive games and seven of the last 10. He'll have one more opportunity to suit up in the regular season in the second half of a back-to-back against the Canucks on Wednesday. Kaedan Korczak will continue to operate in a third-pairing role until Pietrangelo is ready to return to the lineup.

Hanifin (rest) will not be in the lineup Tuesday against the Flames, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Hanifin is one of a few key players the Golden Knights are choosing to rest against the Flames, who are fighting for a wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Tuesday is the first half of a back-to-back set for Vegas, so it's possible Hanifin gets back in the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Canucks.