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New Jersey Devils
The Devils have recalled goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from his conditioning stint with the AHL’s Utica Comets. He will join the team for Monday’s practice.
#NEWS: We have recalled G Mackenzie Blackwood from his conditioning stint in Utica (AHL). He will join the club for this morning’s practice. pic.twitter.com/GqeCU1qSaC
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) December 19, 2022
The 26-year-old has been sidelined since Nov. 3 with an MCL sprain. He was originally expected to miss between three and six weeks.
He played two games with the Comets, posting a 3.03 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage.
Blackwood is 4-2-0 with a 2.79 GAA and a .880 save percentage in seven games so far this season at the NHL level.
Washington Capitals
T.J. Oshie was not on the ice at morning skate for the Washington Capitals as they prepare to face the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.
Oshie suffered an upper-body injury in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. His status is day-to-day.
The 35-year-old forward left during the second period and did not return.
Oshie missed 11 games earlier this season with a lower-body injury.
Oshie has five goals and six assists in 22 games in 2022-23.
Centre Nic Dowd was at morning skate, but remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury.