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Norris (undisclosed) didn't travel with the Senators for the team's four-game road trip and will miss a few weeks, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Norris sustained a week-to-week mid-body injury in Saturday's 6-0 win over Minnesota. The Senators may provide an update on his status after the 4 Nations Face-Off. Norris has amassed 19 goals, 31 points, 92 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and 126 hits through 50 appearances this season. Despite missing the morning skate because of an illness, Ridly Greig is expected to occupy a top-six role in Monday's lineup due to Norris' absence.

Kastelic (upper body) will be an option versus Minnesota on Tuesday, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports.

Kastelic is far from guaranteed a spot in the lineup against the Wild and will have to edge out the likes of John Beecher or Oliver Wahlstrom. When healthy, the 25-year-old Kastelic has logged 45 games for Boston, in which he has registered four goals and nine assists -- setting a new personal best with 13 points. Given the coach's comments, it's safe to assume Kastelic will be officially activated from injured reserve prior to Tuesday's game.

Poitras was recalled from AHL Providence on Monday, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.

Following a paper move to the minors, Poitras was on the ice for Monday's practice. He has one goal, eight assists and 20 shots on net through 23 NHL outings this season. Poitras will probably be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota.

Lettieri was recalled from AHL Providence on Monday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

A Sunday demotion for Lettieri seems to have been nothing more than a paper transaction, as the 29-year-old center was still on the ice for Monday's practice. Even with a spot on the NHL roster, Lettieri is far from a lock for the lineup against the Wild on Tuesday and could find himself serving as a healthy scratch as he did Saturday against the Rangers.

Lambert was brought up from AHL Manitoba on Monday.

The decision to demote Lambert on Sunday appears to have been a simple cap-saving paper transaction, as the team reversed course less than 24 hours later. It will likely come down to Lambert or Parker Ford for one spot on the fourth line in Tuesday's game versus the Hurricanes.

Ford was recalled from AHL Manitoba on Monday.

Ford's stint in the minors lasted less than 24 hours, so it appears to have been a paper transaction. In addition to the 24-year-old Ford, the Jets also brought up Brad Lambert. There figures to be one spot in the lineup for the duo to compete for ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Carolina.

Miller provided two assists, had five hits and took two shots on net in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Both of Miller's assists were in the third period when he helped linemates Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin tally goals. The Rangers' new center has multi-point performances in both appearances since his return to the franchise. The 31-year-old has 11 goals, 28 assists, 90 shots on net and 100 hits in 42 appearances this season. Miller has exhibited early signs of chemistry with the rest of New York's top line as all three forwards have four points in the last two games. His situation has improved with the trade away from Vancouver as the Rangers make a push towards the playoffs. Miller is in a strong spot to produce at the elite-level pace we saw from his career-best 103-point season a year ago.

Zibanejad scored a power-play goal and registered two assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

After a quiet first two periods of the game, the 31-year-old forward erupted for three points in the final period. Zibanejad's goal and second assist came on the power play. He is up to 10 goals, 23 assists and 119 shots on net in 52 games this season. Zibanejad is thriving with four points over his last two games following the addition of his new linemate J.T. Miller. With the Rangers making a run at a playoff spot, Zibanejad is in a strong position to do damage in fantasy if the top line continues its early signs of synergy. He is unlikely to match his point total of 72 from a season ago but can heavily close that gap in the coming weeks.

Ford was loaned to AHL Manitoba on Sunday.

Ford has one goal, one shot on net, one blocked shot and four hits in two appearances with Winnipeg. During his NHL debut, the 24-year-old forward scored a goal in a 6-2 win over Boston. Ford has 11 goals and 17 points across 36 AHL appearances this season.

Lambert was assigned to AHL Manitoba on Sunday.

Lambert has been a healthy scratch for the last five games. He hasn't earned a point in four NHL appearances this campaign while posting one shot on goal, five hits and four blocked shots. Lambert has three goals and 16 points in 30 minor-league outings this season.