8:35PM: David Quinn explained the DeAngelo decision as (NYR):
“There are certain things that are just non-negotiable. He’s made a lot of progress and a lot of strides and we have all watched what he has done on the ice and he has made a lot of strides off the ice like all young players have to make. There are things that are non-negotiable and the other factor that comes into it is that we feel we have seven defensemen that can play and Freddy has been out for a while. I tell all of them that I am looking for reasons to take them out and he gave me a small reason to take him out. He’s made a lot of progress, had a really good year and he will be back soon.”
5:23PM: Tony DeAngelo and Lias Andersson will be scratched against the Oilers on Monday. (Colin Stephenson)
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Alex Georgiev is expected to start in goal. (Colin Stephenson)
Freddy Claesson, who has not played since 2/27, is expected to return to the lineup.
DeAngelo had played in 17 straight games, with 13 assists, and averaged 19:58 per game.
Andersson has played in two straight games after being scratched against Dallas last week. In those two games Andersson had one shot on goal and 8:57 against Detroit and 6:59 against the Devils.