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Ritchie (lower body) will be out of action for 4-6 weeks, the team announced Monday.

Ritchie is currently mired in a five-game pointless streak during which he has generated four blocks, two shots and two PIM while averaging 10:38 of ice time. With the 21-year-old forward sidelined long-term, he likely will be placed on injured reserve in the coming days to free up a roster spot. For now, Mitchell Chaffee could get an extended run at the NHL level with both Ritchie and Matias Maccelli (lower body) dealing with injuries.

Maccelli (lower body) will miss the next 2-4 weeks, the team announced Monday.

Maccelli suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 4-1 win over Toronto. He has contributed two goals, six points and 13 shots on net in eight appearances with the Islanders this season.

Zacha (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against Dallas, Adam Pellerin of NESN reports.

Zacha missed Saturday's game against the Kings due to an upper-body injury he sustained against Anaheim on Friday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up Tuesday, but a better idea of his status could come into focus based on his participation in morning skate, though the medical staff will likely also see how he feels afterward before determining his availability. Across his first eight appearances of the regular season, Zacha has recorded two goals, three assists, five blocked shots, four hits and four PIM while averaging 18:05 of ice time.

Mantha is dealing with an illness and is questionable to face Colorado on Tuesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Mantha has gotten on the scoresheet in just one of the Devils' eight contests while producing a mere 10 shots. Unless the 32-year-old forward finds his game soon, he may not reach the 30-goal and 60-point thresholds as he did last year. If Mantha can't play Tuesday, Jesper Boqvist could see time in a bottom-six role.

Tippett (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Tippett will miss his second straight game against Colorado on Monday due to an upper-body injury, and he won't be eligible to play against Buffalo on Wednesday. However, it's unclear when he will be available to return. Tippett has contributed one goal, two points, 21 shots on net and 23 hits in nine appearances this season.

Chinakhov (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Utah, Josh Getzoff of SportsNet Pittsburgh reports.

Chinakhov has missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury, and while he initially didn't have a timetable to return, he at least appears to be in the mix to suit up Monday. If he's forced to miss a third consecutive game, Ville Koivunen is a candidate to remain in the lineup. Chinakhov has recorded a goal, an assist, four PIM, three hits and three blocked shots while averaging 15:57 of ice time across his first seven appearances of the regular season.

Girard (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Monday's matchup with the Mammoth, Josh Getzoff of SportsNet Pittsburgh reports.

Girard skated in his usual defensive pairing with Kaedan Korczak during the game-day skate, which is a strong indicator that Girard will be back in action Monday. If for some reason Girard can't give it a go, Ilya Solovyov figures to step into the lineup in his stead.

Granlund (upper body) is expected to play against the Rangers on Monday, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

Granlund is ready to return to action after missing Friday's 4-2 loss to Boston because of an upper-body injury. He has contributed two goals, eight points and six blocked shots in six appearances this season.

Silovs was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road versus the Mammoth.

Silovs will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss to the Avalanche on Friday in which he gave up five goals on 32 shots (.844 save percentage). So far, the Penguins have been splitting the starts between the 25-year-old backstop and rookie Sergei Murashov, a trend that could continue when the Penguins face the Panthers on Thursday.

Evangelista (illness) is expected to play against Colorado on Tuesday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Evangelista missed the last three games with an illness. The Devils didn't run lines or pairings during Monday's practice, but the 24-year-old forward had a top-six role before exiting the lineup. He has two goals, one assist, 12 shots on net and four blocked shots in five appearances this season.