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The Anaheim Ducks have activated forward Coulson Pitre from the injured non-roster list and assigned him to the ECHL’s Tulsa Oilers after he recovered from an upper-body injury. Pitre, who had a promising AHL rookie season last year and was a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, will aim to regain his form and physicality with the Oilers, providing him a chance to return to the Gulls. Want More Context? 🔎

The Washington Capitals have placed defenseman Rasmus Sandin on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, which could allow his return by Halloween, while forward Dylan Strome is day-to-day after a lower-body injury but is not on IR, indicating a potential return by week's end. Sandin has been a solid performer with two assists in seven games, averaging over 19 minutes of ice time. Want More Context? 🔎

The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Ethen Frank from the AHL’s Hershey Bears following a lower-body injury to first-line center Dylan Strome, who is expected to miss at least three games. To maintain their 23-man roster, the Capitals may place Strome on injured reserve and have signed Brett Leason while considering Frank for a more significant role in the lineup. Want More Context? 🔎