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Robertson scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild.

Robertson has four goals and four assists during his five-game point streak. The 26-year-old winger continues to be a consistent part of the Stars' top line and first power-play unit. For the season, he is up to 38 goals, 82 points, 243 shots on net, 42 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-22 rating over 69 appearances.

Spurgeon logged an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Stars.

Spurgeon hasn't scored since the Olympic break, earning two assists, 14 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over his last 13 appearances. The 36-year-old defenseman has been able to focus a bit more on the defensive side of play since the Wild have Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber powering the offense from the blue line. Spurgeon is at 19 points, 83 shots on net, 126 blocked shots, 79 hits and a plus-2 rating over 71 appearances this season.

Murray was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday, according to Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey.

Due to the absence of Juuse Saros (upper body), Murray has been the backup goalie behind Justus Annunen for the last two games. However, Saros could return to the lineup in Sunday's road matchup against Chicago. Murray has gone 17-17-2 with a 2.72 GAA and a .908 save percentage across 37 AHL appearances this season.

Saros (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's road matchup against Chicago, per Max Herz of 102.5 The Game Nashville.

Saros appeared set to miss his third straight game following Saturday's 4-1 win over Vegas, but he could return to the lineup against the Blackhawks on Sunday. He has posted a 24-19-7 record this season with a 3.14 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 51 appearances.

Skinner will protect the home net against Carolina on Sunday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Skinner will get the second half of the Penguins' back-to-back after Arturs Silovs played in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over Winnipeg. The 27-year-old Skinner has gone 1-1-4 while allowing 20 goals on 186 shots in six games since returning from the Olympic break. Carolina sits fourth in the league with 3.48 goals per game this season.

Shea (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Hurricanes, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Shea left Saturday's game against the Jets in the second period, and his upper-body injury will cost him at least one full game as well. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a strong season, notching 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) and a plus-24 rating in 69 games. He is listed as day-to-day, with his next chance to return being Tuesday against the Avalanche.

Vejmelka was the first goalie off at morning skate and is set to start Sunday against the Kings, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Vejmelka is coming off his second shutout of the season in his last start against the Golden Knights. The 29-year-old has a 31-18-3 record on the season with a 2.67 GAA and an .898 save percentage. He'll face a Kings team that has struggled offensively this season, ranking 28th in the league with 2.61 goals per game.

Zary (upper body) is day-to-day and isn't expected to play against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Zary will miss at least one game after being injured in Friday's 4-1 win over Florida. He didn't participate in Sunday's morning skate, making it unclear if he will be ready for Tuesday's matchup against the Kings. Zary has generated 11 goals, 24 points, 99 shots on net and 44 hits through 67 appearances this season.

Kuznetsov (upper body) will miss Sunday's game against the Lightning but is close to a return, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Kuznetsov has already missed three games and is set to miss a fourth Sunday against the Lightning. However, it seems that the 24-year-old could be ready soon with his next chance to come back being Tuesday against the Kings. He has 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in 52 games on the season.

Sorokin will get the start in net Sunday against the Blue Jackets, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Sorokin started Saturday night against the Canadiens, surrendering six goals on 32 shots. Interestingly, the Islanders will turn to him once again on the second of a back-to-back, giving him a chance to instantly rebound. The 30-year-old has a 25-17-2 record on the season with a 2.59 GAA and a .911 save percentage. He faces a hot Blue Jackets team that has gone 8-0-4 in its last 12 games.