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Heinola was assigned to AHL Henderson on Sunday.

The Golden Knights recalled Viliam Kmec from the minors in a corresponding move. Heinola has one assist, one shot on net and two blocked shots in two NHL appearances with Vegas in 2026-27. He also has one goal and five points in five AHL outings this campaign.

Skinner will defend the road net against Carolina on Sunday, per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

Skinner has gone 0-3-2 in his last five appearances, allowing 16 goals on 136 shots. He has stopped 231 of 257 shots during his 3-3-3 start to the 2026-27 campaign. Carolina (11-2-2) ranks fourth in the league this season with 3.73 goals per game.

George was sent back to AHL Hamilton on Sunday.

George was a healthy scratch for Saturday's 4-0 loss to Edmonton. He hasn't earned a point in four AHL appearances this season, but he has nine shots on net and a plus-2 rating.

Washington acquired Poirier from New Jersey on Sunday in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick.

Poirier didn't log any playing time with the Devils after being claimed off waivers from Dallas on Sept. 27. The 25-year-old netminder is still waiting to make his NHL debut. He posted a 27-19-6 record, a 2.61 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 52 AHL regular-season appearances for Texas in 2025-26.

Taylor was returned to AHL Texas on Sunday.

Taylor made his NHL debut in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Montreal, posting one hit in 10:44 of ice time. He was a healthy scratch for Saturday's 3-1 win over Columbus because Esa Lindell returned to the lineup from a lower-body injury. Taylor has three assists in eight AHL outings this season.

Kochetkov will protect the home net against Winnipeg on Sunday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Kochetkov has stopped 170 of 185 shots during his nine-game winning streak to begin the 2026-27 campaign. He made 21 saves in a 3-2 win over the Jets on Oct. 17. Winnipeg (4-7-3) ranks 29th in the league this season with 2.43 goals per game.

Tolvanen (personal) participated in Sunday's optional morning skate, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Tolvanen should be an option for Sunday's matchup against Edmonton after missing Friday's practice for personal reasons. He has earned three goals, one assist, 15 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and 19 hits in 14 appearances this season.

Garand will patrol the home crease against Edmonton on Sunday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Garand has gone 0-3-0 in his last three appearances, surrendering 12 goals on 74 shots. He owns a 4-5-1 record, a 2.69 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 10 outings this season. Edmonton (10-2-2) is tied for first in the league this campaign with 4.21 goals per game.

Gilbert was loaned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Gilbert has been a healthy scratch in three of Buffalo's last five games. In five NHL appearances this season, he has one goal, two points, one shot on net, two blocked shots and seven hits.

McGroarty was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

McGroarty hasn't earned a point in two NHL outings this season, but he has contributed three shots on net and one blocked shot. The 22-year-old forward has four goals and five assists in six AHL appearances this campaign.