The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Mike Green from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Kyle Brodziak and a conditional draft pick in either 2020 or 2021, the Oilers announced Sunday.

The Red Wings will retain 50 percent of Green's cap hit and salary in the trade, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

The pick heading Detroit's way is a fourth-round pick in 2020, but if the Oilers make the Western Conference Final this spring and Green plays in half the games, it turns into a third-rounder in 2021, per Sportsnet's Mark Spector.

Green, 34, is a pending unrestricted free agent, and has a relationship with Oilers general manager Ken Holland due to their time together with the Red Wings. Holland signed Green to two different contracts in Detroit after the defenseman left the Washington Capitals in 2015.

Green has appeared in 48 games this season, notching three goals and eight assists while averaging just over 21 minutes per contest.

Brodziak has been on long-term injured reserve all season due to back issues.

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The New York Rangers will likely trade forward Chris Kreider before Monday's deadline after the two sides failed to agree to a contract extension, reports Larry Brooks of the New York Post.

New York preferred to extend Kreider, but the club offered six years and he was seeking a seven-year deal, Brooks adds.

Kreider is set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. His speed, physicality, and offensive abilities - combined with a cap hit of only $4.625 million - make him one of the top rental options for contending teams.

The Rangers drafted Kreider 19th overall in 2009, and he's played 520 games with the club over eight seasons. He's notched 24 goals and 21 assists in 60 contests this campaign.

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The Detroit Red Wings will be without some key players Sunday night versus the Calgary Flames, as forward Andreas Athanasiou and defenseman Mike Green will be scratched for trade protection, according to MLive's Ansar Khan.

There are no deals known to be on the table for either player, but Sunday is the final night of games before the trade deadline. The last-place Red Wings are sure to be sellers.

Both Athanasiou and Green are on expiring contracts and could serve as attractive trade options for teams looking to bolster their rosters for a playoff push.

Athanasiou, 25, is one of the fastest skaters in the league and has posted 10 goals and 14 assists in 46 games this season. While his numbers aren't eye-popping, he's only one year removed from a 30-goal campaign and has been hampered by an 8.7% shooting percentage in 2019-20.

The 34-year-old Green has a modified no-trade clause, which includes 10 teams. He's posted just 11 points in 48 contests this season, but the right-handed defenseman has been known as a solid puck-mover for his entire career.

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Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will play Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings, the team announced.

McDavid missed the club's last six games with a quad injury.

With Leon Draisaitl leading the way while tallying four goals and 12 points with his co-star out of the lineup, the Oilers posted a 3-2-1 record in McDavid's absence

The 23-year-old McDavid ranks second on the Oilers in both goals (30) and points (81) through 55 games this season.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated goaltender Joonas Korpisalo off injured reserve, the team announced Sunday.

Korpisalo, 25, suffered a knee injury during a shootout against the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec. 29 and has missed the Blue Jackets' last 24 games.

The Finnish puck-stopper has recorded a 17-10-4 record with a 2.49 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage this season. He was named to his first NHL All-Star Game but didn't play due to the injury.

The Blue Jackets received sensational goaltending from netminder Elvis Merzlikins in Korpisalo's absence. The rookie has authored a .922 save percentage and five shutouts through 31 contests.

Columbus remains in the midst of a tight Eastern Conference playoff race with 19 games remaining.

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Following a historic game when he became the first emergency backup goalie to win an NHL contest, David Ayres took a moment to reflect on his improbable journey.

"I went through a kidney transplant 15 years ago, I never thought I was going to play hockey again at that moment," Ayres said, according to TSN's Mark Masters.

"It's unreal right now," he added. "It's hard to put into words, to be honest."

Ayres, a 42-year-old Zamboni driver for the Toronto Marlies, earned the decision for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

When netminders James Reimer and Petr Mrazek exited the matchup with injuries, Ayres was called upon for the opportunity of a lifetime.

"When I saw the text message, I was like, 'Are these guys playing with me right now? I'm going in?'" Ayres said.

After the Maple Leafs scored on their first two shots, Ayres stopped all seven he faced in the third period to collect the win. He credited the unwavering support from his teammates during the intermission for his success.

"They said, 'Have fun with it, don't worry about how many goals go in,' Ayres said. "They said, 'This is your moment, have fun with it.'"

Following the game, the Hurricanes put Ayres T-shirt jerseys up for sale on their website, with a portion of the proceeds going to a kidney foundation of his choice.

After everything he's been through, the Ontario native says his love of the sport has kept him going.

"It's just a passion for the game," Ayres said. "Being 42, it's not exactly easy to stay in shape with these young kids anymore."

Ayres helped the Hurricanes earn a critical two points, as Carolina and Toronto remain in the thick of a tightly contested Eastern Conference playoff race.

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