NHL Player News

Mancini was demoted to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Mancini hasn't gotten into an NHL game since Dec. 14 versus the Kings and appears set to begin his career with Vancouver in the minors. In his 15 outings for the Rangers this year, the 22-year-old defenseman generated one goal, four assists and 14 hits while averaging 15:05 of ice time.

Makar produced a power-play assist in a team-high 26:51 of ice time in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Flyers.

Makar earned the primary helper on Nathan MacKinnon's 20th goal of the season late in the middle frame. Makar has had the goal-scoring touch of late, but he has only four helpers over his last 16 outings. That trend is unlikely to continue, considering Makar is one of the best playmakers in the world. The star defenseman is at 19 goals, 58 points and a plus-15 rating through 54 appearances this campaign. Makar and the Avalanche will kick off a three-game road trip in Vancouver on Tuesday.

Brodin (lower body) will "most likely" be in action versus the Bruins on Tuesday according to head coach John Hynes, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Brodin has been out of action for the Wild's last 12 contests, so he is eligible to be activated off long-term injured reserve once given the all-clear. Prior to getting hurt, the 31-year-old Swede was rolling offensively with seven points in his last seven outings. Look for Brodin to link up with the No. 2 power-play unit once taken off LTIR.

Girard scored an even-strength goal on three shots and went plus-1 Sunday in a 2-0 win over Philadelphia.

Girard joined the rush and converted on a feed from Casey Mittelstadt to open the scoring at 8:33 of the second period. The goal was Girard's first since Nov. 23, a span of 29 games between tallies. The left-shot blueliner has provided three goals, 20 points, 10 PIM, 69 shots on goal, 77 blocked shots, 43 hits and 16 takeaways through 51 appearances this season. While Girard won't fill the scoresheet often, he's capable of chipping in from time to time.

Ekholm (illness) participated in Monday's practice, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

After missing Saturday's 4-3 loss to Toronto, Ekholm was back on the top pairing during Monday's session. He should return to the lineup versus St. Louis on Tuesday. Ekholm has accounted for seven goals, 22 points, 117 shots on net, 72 blocked shots and 34 hits in 51 appearances this season. Based on Monday's combinations, John Klingberg could be a healthy scratch to make room for Ekholm's return.

Jensen (lower body) won't play against Nashville on Monday.

Jensen accompanied the Senators on the team's four-game trip but will miss his fifth straight outing. He has three goals, 18 points, 57 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and 42 hits through 48 appearances this season. Once healthy, Jensen could replace Travis Hamonic, Tyler Kleven or Nikolas Matinpalo in the lineup.

Callahan (upper body) will be available to play against Minnesota on Tuesday, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.

After leaving Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rangers early in the second period, Callahan was alongside Brandon Carlo in Monday's practice. The 25-year-old Callahan hasn't earned a point in five NHL games this season while contributing two shots on goal, six blocked shots and two hits.

Mukhamadullin was promoted from AHL San Jose on Monday.

Mukhamadullin figures to serve primarily as a depth option for the Sharks after Cody Ceci was traded to Dallas. Still, the 23-year-old Mukhamadullin could challenge Jack Thompson for a spot in the lineup. In his 10 NHL appearances this season, Mukhamadullin has managed one goal, 10 shots and seven hits while averaging 15:24 of ice time.

Lindholm (lower body) is not expected back prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Lindholm is being given every opportunity to get back to 100 percent before the Bruins press him back into the lineup. The 31-year-old Swede will miss three more contests in the lead-up to the international tournament, bringing his total up to 40 games on the shelf.

Kylington (upper body) was removed from injured reserve Monday.

Kylington could make his return to the lineup for the first time since Nov. 27 against the Golden Knights, a stretch of 31 games on the shelf due to his upper-body injury. Still, even with Kylington taken off IR, he is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and may have to settle for a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch periodically.