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Hanley will draw back into the lineup vs. Anaheim on Friday.
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Bahl (lower-body) is out vs. Anaheim on Friday.
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Gaudette will draw back into the lineup in Minnesota on Friday.
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Bystedt will be a healthy scratch in Minnesota on Friday.
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Dostal will start in Calgary on Friday.
Kulich (concussion) will return vs. Columbus on Friday.
Williams is expected to make his season debut vs. Buffalo on Friday.
Lorentz is expected to make his Blue Jackets' debut vs. Buffalo on Friday.
Del Bel Belluz is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Buffalo on Friday.
Lomberg is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Buffalo on Friday.
Reimer has cleared waivers and been reassigned to Hartford (AHL).
A season-ending injury to Igor Shesterkin prompted the Rangers to sign Reimer after a successful PTO. That said, Reimer struggled in his only outing with the Rangers and, with Joonas Korpisalo expected to return from injury, he will head down to Hartford (AHL).
Mailloux (hand) has been recalled from his conditioning assignment in Springfield (AHL).
Mailloux suffered a hand injury that required surgery late in the preseason, keeping him sidelined for the first five weeks of the season. That said, he should be ready to make his debut shortly now that he has completed a conditioning stint with Springfield (AHL). The 23-year-old defenseman averaged 16:46 time-on-ice and scored 13 points (5G / 8A) in 67 games last season.
Heiskanen (upper body) is doubtful for Saturday vs. San Jose.
Heiskanen was limited to 9:41 of ice time in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals and left with an upper-body injury. Thomas Harley saw an increased role and deployment on the top powerplay unit, which should continue on Saturday. That said, Heiskanen will likely be ready for the Stars following game on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.
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Askarov will start in Minnesota on Friday.
Despite team struggles, Askarov had strung together several strong outings before his worst performance of the season in San Jose's most recent game, allowing seven goals on 26 shots (.731 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Still, the 24-year-old Russian goalie has a 2.69 GAA and .914 SV% in his last six games (2-4-0). The Sharks enter Friday's action as significant +234 road underdogs against the 11-3-3 Central Division-leading Minnesota Wild.
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Hutton has a chance to make his Islanders' debut on Saturday vs. New Jersey.
Hutton has yet to play this season, but could make his debut on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. The 33-year-old defenseman scored 15 points (6G / 9A) last season in 55 games with the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Sorokin is expected to start vs. New Jersey on Saturday.
Tavares (lower-body) has a good chance to return vs. Montreal on Saturday.
Tavares has been sidelined for over two weeks with a lower-body injury. He has practiced the past few days and will likely return on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 36-year-old Tavares has seven points (2G / 5A) in seven games this season.
Ullmark (lower-body) has a chance to return vs. Utah on Saturday.
Ullmark has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on October 21st, but has practiced the past few days and could return as soon as Saturday against the Utah Mammoth. The 33-year-old Swedish goalie had a terrific start this season before his injury, posting a dazzling 1.33 GAA and .945 SV% in eight games (7-1-0).
Kessel (upper-body) left Friday's practice and did not return.
Kessel took a puck to the face at practice on Friday and did not return. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:52 time-on-ice and has two assists in nine games this season. It is unclear what his status is for Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils.
Greig (undisclosed) missed practice on Friday and is doubtful vs. Utah on Saturday.
Greig did not play on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury and will likely miss at least one more game. The 24-year-old Greig is averaging 17:21 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 14 games.
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