The competition for the Maple Leafs' number one center position will come down to the disappointing Tyler Bozak and the newly-acquired James van Riemsdyk.
Evgeni Malkin scored a goal for the Penguins Monday night in his return to the lineup after missing two contests because of a lower-body injury.
Evander Kane (lower body) won't return Tuesday against St. Louis.
Brian Elliott will be between the pipes for St. Louis on Tuesday against Winnipeg.
Pavel Datsyuk will be back in the lineup on Tuesday night after missing seven games with a concussion.
Ryan Strome is expected to be called up from the minors once Pierre-Marc Bouchard's waiver situation is settled.
Corey Crawford (lower body) won't travel with the Blackhawks to Dallas for Tuesday night's contest versus the Stars.
Eddie Lack is projected to get the nod Monday night when the Canucks host Carolina.
James Neal has been suspended for five games for kneeing Boston winger Brad Marchand in the head.
The NHL has awarded Jeff Skinner with the first star of the week for the period ending Dec. 8.
Evgeni Malkin looks like he will be able to return from his lower-body injury Monday night after all.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard has been placed on waivers by the New York Islanders.