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Denisenko had three assists, 12 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus through 12 games with Florida but has been loaned to Charlotte (AHL) to make room for Mack Guzda on the active roster.

Bemstrom was a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Friday as a replacement for the injured Gustav Nyquist (upper body). The 23-year-old has four goals, seven assists, 35 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus through 21 games played this year.

Bayreuther has been a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets previous seven games but will find his way back into the lineup as he replaces Nick Blankenburg (upper body) Friday. The 28-year-old had two goals, three assists, 21 SOG and 13 PIMs through 19 games with the Blue Jackets this season.

Korpisalo stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his third win in five games as he beat Edmonton in his previous start. The 28-year-old has been Columbus' best goaltender by a mile, with his 8-8-2 record, 3.22 GAA and ..910 SV%. He takes on the Vancouver Canucks, who have lost eight of their last ten games after a 6-1 loss to Seattle on Wednesday.

Gravel had failed to pick up a point through five games with the Predators, with six SOG, and a -4 plus/minus but has been reassigned to Milwaukee (AHL) on Friday. Gravel had a goal, nine assists, 16 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 36 games with Mulwaukee prior to his previous promotion.

Tanev left the Flames' game Monday vs. Columbus after just 2:32 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and has now been placed on the injured reserve. The 33-year-old stay-at-home defenseman has a goal, seven assists, 40 SOG and six PIMs through 40 games played this season.

Ritchie has missed the previous 11 games due to a wrist injury but has been activated from the injured reserve Friday. The 29-year-old has six goals, two assists, 41 SOG, 21 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 30 games prior to the injury.

Nyquist left the Blue Jackets' previous game vs. Edmonton after just 3:33 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will miss a significant amount of time as he is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old had 10 goals, 12 assists, 97 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 48 games prior to the injury.

Beniers left the Krakens' previous game vs. Vancouver after 9:52 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will miss their next two games this weekend (Calgary and Columbus). The 20-year-old leads the Norris Trophy race with his 17 goals, 19 assists, 92 SOG, and a +8 plus/minus through 47 games prior to the injury.

Jones stopped 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) for his ninth win in 10 games as he beat Vancouver in his previous start. The 33-year-old has surprised many this season as he is currently second in wins with his 23-6-3 record while having a mediocre .895 SV% and 2.78 GAA. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who lost their previous game 5-1 to Chicago but are 2nd in the NHL in shots per game (35.4).

Copley stopped 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat Philadelphia in his previous start. The 31-year-old has an incredible 14-3-0 record but does not have the greatest stats in his .897 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who have lost their last two games after a 7-6 overtime defeat to Pittsburgh in their last matchup.

Theodore hasn't played since Dec. 9th but will return to the Golden Knights lineup Friday from a leg injury after being a full participant in practice Thursday. Theodore had 22 points (4G / 18A) in 29 games before getting hurt on December 9th.

Lyon allowed seven goals on 49 shots (.857 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated in overtime by the Pittsburgh Penguins in his previous start. The 30-year-old has struggled in limited action while filling in for the Panthers, with his 2-1-1 record, 4.30 GAA and .870 SV%. He takes on the Los Angeles Kings, who have won two-straight after a 4-3 win over Philadelphia last game and have the eighth-best powerplay in the NHL (24.3%).

McCormick had 18 goals, 24 assists, 36 PIMs and a +18 plus/minus through 38 games with Coachella Valley (AHL) as their captain but has been recalled to Seattle for the first time this season. The 30-year-old has played in 93 career NHL games previously, with eight goals, five assists, 102 SOG and 97 PIMs.

Hartman was a healthy scratch in the Wild's previous game but, as expected, will draw back into the Wilds' lineup Saturday as they take on Buffalo. The 28-year-old has five goals, nine assists, 64 SOG, 47 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 25 games played.

Schultz missed the Kraken's previous two games as he dealt with an undisclosed injury and is considered week-to-week. The 32-year-old will hope to be back soon as he has five goals, 19 assists, 59 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 42 games prior to the injury. Carson Soucy will replace Schultz on the second powerplay unit.