Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Michael Pezzetta from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Toronto Marlies, the team announced Thursday.

Pezzetta, who turns 28 on Friday, signed a two-year contract with the Maple Leafs last summer after spending his entire career with the Canadiens organization. He was placed on waivers just before the season started and cleared, allowing him to play with the Marlies.

F Michael Pezzetta has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR)

He has four goals and ten points in 37 games with the Marlies this season, along with 52 penalty minutes. The move comes as the Maple Leafs are currently on an eight-game losing streak.

Pezzetta is expected to make his Maple Leafs debut on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks, skating on the fourth line with Jacob Quillan and Calle Jarnkrok during the morning skate.

Originally drafted 160th overall in 2016 by the Montreal Canadiens, Pezzetta has 15 goals and 38 points in 200 career NHL games, all with the Canadiens.

Other NHL Updates

Calgary Flames

The Flames are projected to use the following lines against the New Jersey Devils: Coleman – Backlund – Farabee; Gridin – Frost – Coronato; Sharangovich – Strome – Olofsson; Zary – Beecher – Klapka. Defensive pairings include Bahl – Maatta, Kuznetsov – Brzustewicz, and Hanley – Pachal. Wolf is expected to start in net.

Edmonton Oilers

During Thursday’s morning skate prior to their game against the Dallas Stars, the Oilers used these lines: RNH-McDavid-Hyman; Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Roslovic; Savoie-Dickenson-Kapanen; Henrique-Samanski-Frederic. The defensive pairings were Ekholm-Bouchard, Nurse-Murphy, and Walman-Stastney. Jarry will start in net.

The @EdmontonOilers morning skate in Dallas:

RNH-McDavid-Hyman
Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Roslovic
Savoie-Dickenson-Kapanen
Henrique-Samanski-Frederic

Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Murphy
Walman-Stastney

Jarry
Ingram

— Bob Stauffer (@Bob_Stauffer)

Winnipeg Jets

The Jets used these lines during Thursday’s morning skate before facing the New York Rangers: Connor-Scheifele-Iafallo; Perfetti-Lowry-Vilardi; Nyquist-Toews-Rosén; Koepke-Barron-Lambert. Defensive pairings are Morrissey-DeMelo, Samberg-Salomonsson, and Fleury-Bryson. Heinola is also expected to play, with Hellebuyck in net.

#NHLJets line rushes at morning skate:

Connor-Scheifele-Iafallo
Perfetti-Lowry-Vilardi
Nyquist-Toews-Rosén
Koepke-Barron-Lambert

Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Salomonsson
Fleury-Bryson
Heinola

Hellebuyck
Comrie

— Mitchell Clinton (@MitchellClinton)

Florida Panthers

The Panthers recalled defenceman Mike Benning from the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. Benning has eight goals and 31 points in 56 AHL games this season. Sergei Bobrovsky will start in net against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Anton Lundell and Carter Verhaeghe will miss Thursday’s game, while Sam Reinhart and Cole Reinhardt return to the lineup.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins recalled defenceman Alexander Alexeyev from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and assigned defenceman Ryan Graves to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning stint.

San Jose Sharks

The Sharks recalled forward Igor Chernsyhov from the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda. Chernyshov has three goals and 11 points in 15 NHL games this season and 13 goals and 33 points in 41 AHL games.

The #SJSharks have recalled F Igor Chernsyhov from the @sjbarracuda.

Chernyshov appeared in 15 NHL games earlier this season, logging 11 points (3g, 8a).

— San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR)

St. Louis Blues

The Blues signed defenceman Calle Rosen to a two-year, two-way contract. Rosen has eight goals and 33 points in 56 AHL games this season.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Forwards Nick Paul and Erik Cernak will remain out of the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, but are considered game-time decisions for upcoming games.

Injury updates: Coach Jon Cooper says Nick Paul and Erik Cernak will not play tonight for the Lightning but will be considered game time decisions after tonight’s game. #GoBolts

— Benjamin Pierce (@BenjaminJReport)

Utah Mammoth

Defenceman Mikhail Sergachev participated in the team’s morning skate on Thursday ahead of their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. He is considered day-to-day.

Mikhail Sergachev is on the ice this morning.

— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports)