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Yakovlev (head) is expected to play Tuesday evening against the Kings, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Yakovlev was hit by a Shea Weber shot in Saturday's contest, but he will form the third defensive pair with Steve Santini against the Kings. The rookie has generated two goals, three assists and a minus-5 rating through 13 NHL games this season.
