Hague was a surprise addition to Nashville's lineup on Wednesday with the team not announcing his return prior to warmups. Hague has two goals and nine assists in 41 games this season.
Marchand appears to be a surprise presence in Florida's lineup on Wednesday after taking full part in warmups. The Panthers previously said he was expected to miss Wednesday's game against his former team due to an undisclosed injury. The 37-year-old Marchand has been a key offensive contributor for the Panthers, scoring 50 points (25G / 25A) in 45 games
Lundell has not played since exiting last Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth in the second period because of an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Finnish forward is averaging 19:10 time-on-ice and has 36 points (15G / 21A) through 52 games this season.
Marchenko will in fact be unavailable on Wednesday despite Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness saying he was expected to play. The 25-year-old Marchenko has 46 points (19G / 27A) in 50 games this season, including five points (1G / 4A) in his last four games.
Out of precaution, Rick Bowness and the Columbus coaching staff opted not to have Marchenko travel with the team to avoid potentially spreading his illness at the start of their road trip. Still, he has since joined them and will be added to the lineup on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Marchenko has 46 points (19G / 27A) in 50 games this season, including five points (1G / 4A) in his last four games.
Anderson suffered an upper-body injury early in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and exited the game after only 2:50 time-on-ice. His injury does not seem to pose a long-term threat, but he will not play on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. Jacob Moverare will draw into the lineup as Anderson's replacement.
McNabb has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on New Year's Eve and will target a return to the lineup after the Olympic break. The 34-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:48 time-on-ice and has three points (2G / 1A) in 38 games this season.
Hughes will not play in New Jersey's final game before the Olympic Break, as the medical staff has deemed him not ready. That said, he is nearing a return, and his status for Team USA at the upcoming Winter Olympics does not appear to be in jeopardy. Before his injury, Hughes was starting to get into an offensive rhythm, with 12 points (1G / 11A) in his last 10 games.
Sherwood was skating on a line with Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini at practice on Tuesday and will make his team debut on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old Sherwood was acquired in a trade last month from the Vancouver Canucks after recording 23 points (17G / 6A) and 210 hits in 44 games.
Point has not played in over three weeks and will be sidelined for Tampa Bay's final two games before the Olympic Break, but is still hopeful to suit up for Team Canada at the tournament. The 29-year-old Point has had a down season, with 30 points (11G / 19A) in 37 games, but was starting to return to his elite production before his injury, scoring 19 points (8G / 11A) in his last 15 games.
Laba was limited to only 2:34 time-on-ice in the Rangers' previous game, exiting with an upper-body injury. That said, he anticipates playing on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 22-year-old Laba has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 53 games this season.
Paul scored a goal in Tampa Bay's roller-coaster 6-5 shootout win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday, but he exited the game early because of an undisclosed injury and has been ruled out for the team's final game before the Olympic Break. The 30-year-old Paul's goal on Sunday snapped a nine-game pointless skid.
Cirelli exited Sunday's game after only 6:25 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury and did not return to the game. He will not play in Tampa Bay's final game before the Olympic Break and has unfortunately been ruled out of Team Canada's roster for the Olympics, being replaced by Sam Bennett. The 28-year-old Cirelli has 35 points (15G / 20A) in 49 games this season.
Fox's return to practice on Wednesday is an indication that he is wrapping up his second stint on Long-Term Injured Reserve this season. Still, it is unclear whether he will play on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers in the team's final game before the Olympic Break. The 27-year-old Fox has had trouble staying healthy, but has been highly productive when in the lineup, scoring 28 points (4G / 24A) in 30 games.
Bennett exited Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in the first period due to an upper-body injury, but is apparently no worse for wear and will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. The 29-year-old Bennett is having a tremendous offensive season, pacing for career highs, with 42 points (19G / 23A) through 55 games. Bennett was rewarded for his strong season on Tuesday, being announced as a late addition to Team Canada at the upcoming World Olympics to replace an injured Anthony Cirelli.
Marchand only played four games since returning from an injury before returning to the sidelines because of an injury on Thursday. The 37-year-old Marchand has been a key offensive contributor for the Panthers, scoring 50 points (25G / 25A) in 45 games. He will not play on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins and it is unclear if he will target a return on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Lundell has not played since exiting last Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth in the second period because of an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Finnish forward is averaging 19:10 time-on-ice and has 36 points (15G / 21A) through 52 games this season. If he is not able to suit up on Wednesday, his next chance will be against the Tampa Bay Lighting on Thursday in the final day before the Olympic Break.
Foligno has not played the past two games for the Blackhawks, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 38-year-old Foligno is averaging 12:55 time-on-ice and has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 32 games this season.
Necas has missed the last two games and will not play in Colorado's final game before the Olympic Break, but is still expecting to gear up for Czechia at the tournament. It's encouraging news for the 27-year-old, who should draw back into the lineup after NHL action resumes on February 25th.
Bryson has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on January 22nd. The 28-year-old appeared in 33 games this season prior to his injury, picking up two goals, five points and 11 SOG while averaging just 10:11 TOI.
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