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Lambos was summoned from AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Minnesota also placed Jared Spurgeon (upper body) on injured reserve and recalled forward Hunter Haight from AHL Iowa on Sunday. Lambos has notched one goal and one assist in six AHL appearances this campaign. He will be an option for Sunday's matchup against Columbus, but it wouldn't be surprising if he sat as a healthy scratch.

Johnson was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

Johnson was acquired by Pittsburgh from Buffalo on Monday in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch. The 25-year-old Johnson has been a healthy scratch in three straight games since the trade, so a move to the minors will give him an opportunity to get some ice time.

Spurgeon (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Minnesota also recalled forward Hunter Haight and defenseman Carson Lambos from AHL Iowa on Sunday. Spurgeon has missed the last two games, and there is no timeline for his return. He has earned one goal, four assists, seven shots on net, 14 blocked shots and five hits in six appearances this season.

Salomonsson (shoulder) has been taken off non-roster injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Sunday.

Salomonsson hasn't played yet this season due to the injury. He had a goal and five points in 32 outings with Winnipeg as well as a goal and nine points in 29 appearances with Manitoba during the 2025-26 regular season.

Holl was loaned to AHL Hershey on Sunday.

Holl has two goals, two shots on net and three blocked shots in three NHL outings with the Capitals this season. However, he hasn't earned a point in three AHL appearances this campaign. Holl's demotion could bode well for the availability of Matt Roy (lower body) for Tuesday's matchup against the Kings.

Gostisbehere picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

The veteran blueliner helped set up tallies by Jesperi Kotkaniemi late in the second period and Nikolaj Ehlers early in the third to erase a 2-1 deficit for Carolina. Gostisbehere has had a strong start to the season, collecting two goals and seven points in nine games, with five of those points (one goal, four assists) coming on the power play.

Marino scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

Marino has chipped in four points over his last four games, adding a plus-6 rating in that span. The 29-year-old defenseman is on the second pairing at even strength and is also working on the second power-play unit. Marino has two goals, three assists, eight shots, four blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over nine appearances. His defensive work is typically his best trait, but he's showing he can handle some offense as well.

Sergachev scored a goal on four sohts in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

Sergachev brought the Mammoth within three goals in the third period, but the comeback effort stalled out there. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to three goals, seven assists, 23 shots on net, 10 blocked shots, eight PIM, six hits and a plus-3 rating over nine appearances this season. He's performing above his usual scoring pace, but Sergachev offers enough all-around appeal to be a must-have blueliner in fantasy.

Hanifin scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Hanifin's offense is coming around -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in three straight contests. The 29-year-old defenseman has seen a slightly smaller role than in previous years, as the Golden Knights have a strong defense and have to spread the minutes around. Hanifin's at four points, 13 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 10 outings.

Andersson scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Andersson has picked up two goals and two assists over his last four games. The 29-year-old blueliner is picking up the pace on offense after a slow start to the year, and he's firmly in a top-four role with power-play time. On the year, Andersson has produced five points, 21 shots on net, nine blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating through 10 contests. He should continue to offer decent totals in points, shots, blocks and PIM.