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The Hurricanes activated Hall (upper body) from injured reserve Monday.

Hall indicated Monday that he expected to return to game action for Tuesday's matchup against the Bruins, and his activation signals that he should officially be back in the lineup. Prior to his five-game absence, Hall had appeared in eight regular-season games, generating three goals, two assists, nine hits, eight PIM and a blocked shot while averaging 13:01 of ice time. Skyler Brind'Amour was sent to AHL Chicago to make room for Hall on the active roster.

Aitcheson was recalled from AHL Hamilton on Monday.

Aitcheson has registered one assist and seven shots on net in nine AHL outings this season. The 20-year-old defender may get a chance to make his NHL debut during his stint with the Islanders, but it's unclear if he will play against Nashville on Tuesday.

Kulich has been placed in concussion protocol, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Monday.

Kulich missed Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Washington and won't join his teammates for the California portion of Buffalo's road trip. The Sabres visit San Jose on Tuesday, Anaheim on Thursday and Los Angeles on Saturday. It's unclear when Kulich will be available to return to the lineup. He has one goal, two assists, nine shots on net, three blocked shots and seven hits in eight appearances this season.

Marner (personal) participated in Monday's practice, according to SinBin.vegas.

Marner missed the last two games for his son's birth. The 29-year-old Vegas winger is slated to play against Ottawa on Tuesday after returning to the second line in Monday's practice. Marner has two goals, 12 points, 28 shots on net, eight blocked shots and six hits in 11 appearances this season.

Fabbro (hand) could return to action for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Fabbro participated in Monday's practice session, but the Blue Jackets will reassess the 28-year-old defenseman Tuesday morning to determine whether he's ready to suit up against the Flyers. Fabbro has been trending in the right direction recently after missing the start of the regular season due to a hand injury. It's unclear whether he'll face any limitations if he's able to suit up Tuesday.

MacLean has played in three straight games, though he was held without a point in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

MacLean started the season as an extra forward for the Islanders. That changed after the team lost Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli to lower-body injuries Oct. 17 versus the Maple Leafs, and MacLean has been in the lineup ever since. He's notched just one shot on goal and added 10 hits over three appearances. Mathew Barzal (knee) is also out, so MacLean should have a clear path to playing time through at least half of November.

Pulock logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

This was Pulock's first point of the season. The 32-year-old defenseman is firmly in a top-four role as a shutdown specialist, though the heavy minutes Matthew Schaefer logs has led to less ice time for the rest of the Islanders' defense. Pulock has accumulated six shots on net, 11 hits, 18 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 11 outings.

Horvat logged two assists, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Horvat has gotten on the scoresheet in nine out of 11 games so far, and three have been multi-point performances. The 31-year-old center is up to five goals, seven helpers, 36 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-2 rating. He's leading the way from the Islanders' top line and continues to be a steady fantasy option.

Holtz was assigned to AHL Henderson on Monday.

In a corresponding move, Vegas recalled Jonas Rondbjerg from the minors. Holtz has one assist, six shots on net and one hit in two NHL appearances this season. He also has four goals and eight points in five AHL outings this campaign.

Palmieri scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Palmieri ended a four-game goal drought with the tally. The 35-year-old winger is playing in the top six and has a power-play role, but it's no surprise he's off to a slower start after missing most of last season due to a torn ACL. He's at three goals, one assist, 21 shots on net, seven blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-1 rating over 11 appearances.