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Head coach Andre Tourigny said Monday that Marino (back) is now considered day-to-day, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Marino hasn't yet played during the 2024-25 season due to a lower-back injury, and while he remains on injured reserve, he appears to be closing in on a return. He's been practicing in a regular jersey over the past week, and Tourigny said that Marino will return during Utah's upcoming four-game homestand, which begins Tuesday against Montreal and runs through next Monday, when Utah will take on the Jets. Given Marino's lengthy absence to begin the year, he'll likely be eased into action once he's cleared to return, but he'll likely be able to make his season debut within the next week.

Samuelsson (illness) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site reports.

Samuelsson should be an option for Wednesday's matchup versus Carolina after missing the last two games, though he could be a healthy scratch. Samuelsson skated on an extra pairing with Dennis Gilbert during Monday's session. The 24-year-old Samuelsson has two goals, five points, 25 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and 43 hits through 26 appearances this season.

Girard (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Rangers and remains day-to-day, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Girard was a late scratch for Thursday's game against Minnesota due to an upper-body injury, and he'll be forced to miss a third consecutive matchup Tuesday. It's not yet clear when he'll be ready to return, but his next chance to suit up will be Thursday against the Oilers. Calvin de Haan should remain in the lineup Tuesday.

Dumoulin logged an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Dumoulin ended a five-game skid with a helper on Jansen Harkins' first-period tally. While he's a regular in the Ducks' lineup, Dumoulin's role often doesn't lead to much point production. The 33-year-old defenseman has nine helpers, 42 shots on net, 45 hits, 70 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating across 43 appearances this season.

LaCombe provided two assists and blocked four shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

LaCombe has racked up two goals and seven assists over his last 10 outings. The defenseman had gone 13 contests without a multi-point effort, but he's been steady on offense while also playing well in his own zone with a plus-5 rating over his last 16 appearances. For the season, the 24-year-old is at 20 points, 70 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 36 games.

General manager Patrick Allvin announced Monday that Hronek (lower body) has rejoined the Canucks following his conditioning stint with AHL Abbotsford.

Hronek hasn't suited up for Vancouver since Nov. 27, and he spent less than a week with the AHL club on his conditioning stint. While it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action in the NHL, his return to the Canucks signals that he's trending in the right direction. Once he's deemed healthy, he'll likely reclaim a top-four role with a spot on the second power-play unit.

Romanov (upper body) didn't practice Monday and is unlikely to play in Tuesday's matchup versus Ottawa, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Romanov is day-to-day and will presumably miss his second straight game. The Islanders may get Isaiah George (upper body) back in the lineup versus the Senators after he was a full participant in Monday's practice. Romanov has nine assists, 40 shots on goal, 65 blocked shots and 73 hits across 30 appearances this season.

George (upper body) returned to practice Monday, but head coach Patrick Roy doesn't know whether the defenseman will be available for Tuesday's game against the Senators, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

George has missed the last three games due to his upper-body injury, but it was encouraging to see him back in practice Monday. Roy said that George looked good during Monday's practice session, but the team's medical staff apparently wants to see how he feels afterward before determining his status for Tuesday's matchup. Grant Hutton was sent down Monday, so it wouldn't be surprising to see either George or Alexander Romanov (upper body), who remains day-to-day, back in action against Ottawa.

Mukhamadullin was assigned to AHL San Jose on Monday.

Mukhamadullin spent the past month with the Sharks and saw consistent playing time in December, but he was a healthy scratch in three of the team's first five games in January. The 23-year-old should have more opportunities to develop in the AHL but could rejoin the Sharks at some point if they need additional help on the blue line.

Hutton was returned to AHL Bridgeport on Monday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Hutton spent nearly a week with the Islanders, but he made just one appearance with the NHL club across that span. On the season, he's made 13 NHL appearances, logging two assists, 13 hits, 12 blocked shots and four PIM while averaging 13:28 of ice time. His demotion could signal that Alexander Romanov (upper body) or Isaiah George (upper body) will be available for Tuesday's home game against Ottawa.