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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov exits, then returns after being hit by puck Wild's Kirill Kaprizov exits, then returns after being hit by puck

Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov was struck in the mouth by an errant puck and left in the second period of Tuesday night's game against the Kings but returned in the third.

Blues' Holloway to hospital after being hit in neck by puck Blues' Holloway to hospital after being hit in neck by puck

Blues forward Dylan Holloway was hit in the neck area by a puck late in the first period Tuesday night and departed on a stretcher before being taken to a hospital for observation.

Lightning F Brayden Point (lower body) out Tuesday vs. Blues Lightning F Brayden Point (lower body) out Tuesday vs. Blues

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the host St. Louis Blues due to a lower-body injury.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews day-to-day with upper-body injury Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews day-to-day with upper-body injury

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bruins, is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Bruins sign forward Tyler Johnson for help on offense Bruins sign forward Tyler Johnson for help on offense

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Tyler Johnson to a contract that will pay him $775,000 for this season.

Sharks' No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini set to return Tuesday Sharks' No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini set to return Tuesday

Sharks' No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini, who hasn't played since sustaining a lower-body injury in his NHL debut, plans to return vs. Columbus.

Blues D-man Philip Broberg out 4-6 weeks with leg injury Blues D-man Philip Broberg out 4-6 weeks with leg injury

St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is expected to miss the next four to six weeks because of an apparent right leg injury.