Bailey will not be available for Thursday's game vs. the Bruins due to an upper-body injury. It's unclear exactly how this will alter the Islanders' lineup but Kieffer Bellows is expected to be back in the lineup and could play with Mathew Barzal.
Dermott was a healthy scratch for the last two games but will play Thursday vs. the Penguins. Dermott will replace Timothy Liljegren, who was assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on Wednesday.
After claiming Adam Brooks off of waivers from the Golden Knights, the Maple Leafs needed to clear a roster spot. They did so by sending Liljegren back to the Marlies, so look for Travis Dermott to replace him in the lineup on Thursday.
The Sabres have been rotating defensemen as of late and Samuelsson will be the latest one to sit. Robert Hagg will draw back into the lineup to replace him.
Dauphin has been scratched for the last three games but will draw back into the Montreal lineup on Thursday. Dauphin will replace Tyler Toffoli, who was traded to the Calgary Flames. Dauphin has scored two goals with four assists (six points) in 16 games with the Canadiens.
Bergeron missed three games with an upper-body injury but is set to play Thursday against the Islanders. With Brad Marchand still suspended, Bergeron will centre a line with Taylor Hall and David Pastrnak. Bergeron has scored just one goal in his last 16 goals but has collected 10 assists over that span.
Lindstrom will not be available for Thursday's game in New York. The Red Wings said they are hoping that it is a day-to-day injury but that he's still being evaluated. Consider him day-to-day until they release a more detailed timeline.
Mayhew suffered an eye injury in the Flyers loss in Detroit last Saturday and missed Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old was back at practice on Wednesday and will be good-to-go vs. the Capitals on Thursday. Mayhew has tallied three goals in 14 games for the Flyers, playing exclusively in a bottom-6 role.
Chabot missed Tuesday's game vs. the Blues and will miss at least the rest of this week with an undisclosed injury. Erik Brannstrom should remain on PP1 while Chabot is sidelined--he had two assists in the loss to St. Louis.
This is the third time that Brooks has been claimed this season. He was originally claimed from Toronto by Montreal, then by Vegas. He had two goals in seven games with the Golden Knights and has a total of three points (2G / 1A) in 11 games this season.
Lehner has been evaluated by doctors and the Golden Knights believe that he will be available to play "sooner than later." Laurent Brossoit is expected to get a few consecutive starts while Lehner is on the shelf.
