Gourde (lower-body) has been placed on LTIR retroactive to January 4th.
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Kahkonen has been recalled from Manitoba (AHL).
With Connor Hellebuyck remaining out due to rest from the Four Nations Tournament, Kaapo Kahkonen has been recalled from Manitoba (AHL) and is expected to back up Eric Comrie on Saturday. Kahkonen is expected to be returned to the minors once Hellebuyck returns to the team in Winnipeg on Monday.
Wilsby (upper-body) has been placed on IR and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
L'Heureux (upper-body) has been placed on IR and is considered week-to-week.
Jankowski (upper-body) has been activated from IR.
Eberle (lower-body) skated on Friday but is still considered day-to-day.
Eberle has not played since mid November after undergoing surgery to address a pelvic issue. Before his injury, the 34-year-old Eberle was averaging 15:51 time-on-ice and had 11 points (6G / 5A) in 17 games this season.
Send Down
Barrie has cleared waivers and been loaned to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL).
Barrie will report to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) after clearing waivers on Friday. The 33-year-old Barrie has been limited to only 13 games with the Flames this season, tallying three points (1G / 2A).
Pelletier will make his Flyers' debut on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
Pelletier was acquired in a trade from the Calgary Flames on January 30th but missed four straight games due to difficulties with his visa. The 23-year-old Pelletier averaged 12:38 time-on-ice and had 11 points (4G / 7A) in 24 games with the Flames this season.
Evans (upper-body) was a full participant in practice and is expected to return vs. Florida.
Evans missed Seattle's final five games before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off due to an upper-body injury but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Evans has 21 points (5G / 16A) in 50 games this season.
Montour (upper-body) was a full participant in practice and will play on Saturday vs. Florida.
Montour exited Seattle's final game before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off but will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old Montour has 27 points (10G / 17A) in 56 games this season.
Nichushkin (lower-body) will not go on Colorado's upcoming road trip.
Nichushkin has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on December 31st. The 29-year-old forward originally was not supposed to be out long-term but suffered a setback, keeping him sidelined for the previous 19 games. Nichushkin has been effective when in the lineup but has had trouble staying healthy, failing to play more than 65 games in each of his previous six seasons. He has 17 points (11G / 6A) in 21 games this season. His next chance to return to the lineup will be when Colorado returns home to host the New Jersey Devils on February 26th.
Zamula (upper-body) is available to return on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
Zamula missed eight consecutive games leading into the break for the 4-Nations Face Off due to an upper-body injury, but will be available to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Before his injury, the 24-year-old Zamula was averaging 16:52 time-on-ice and had 11 points (3G / 8A) in 39 games.
Ristolainen (upper-body) is available to return on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
Ristolainen missed Philadelphia's final three games leading into the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, but will be available to return to action on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 30-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:31 time-on-ice and has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 54 games this season.
Poehling (upper-body) is available to return on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
Poehling has not played since January 16th, missing 11 games with an upper-body injury, but will be available to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old Poehling is averaging 13:18 time-on-ice and has 15 points (4G / 11A) in 43 games this season.
Tippett (upper-body) is available to return vs. Edmonton on Saturday.
Tippett missed four consecutive games leading up to the break for the 4-Nations Face Off but will return to the ice on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Tippett has 30 points (14G / 16A) and 75 hits in 52 games this season.
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Savoie will make his Oilers' debut on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Savoie made his NHL debut last season, playing one game with the Buffalo Sabres, but has not played since. The 21-year-old forward has been impressive at the AHL level this season, scoring 37 points (13G / 24A) in 45 games with the Bakersfield Condors.
Crosby (rest) will be a game-time decision vs. Washington on Saturday.
Crosby was battling an undisclosed injury prior to the 4-Nations Face Off, missing Pittsburgh's final two games before the break, but played was productive while playing all four games for the Canadian team. The 37-year-old Crosby has 58 points (17G / 41A) in 55 games this season.
Goalie Start
Skinner will start in Philadelphia on Saturday.
The Oilers return to action on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers and will turn to Skinner between the pipes. The 26-year-old Skinner has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.74 GAA and .900 SV% in 37 games (20-12-4).
Goalie Start
Comrie will start in St. Louis on Saturday.
Connor Hellebuyck will not play on Saturday, resting from his stint at the 4-Nations Face Off, allowing Comrie to tend the twine against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Comrie has been serviceable in limited action this season, posting a 2.58 GAA and .912 SV% in 13 games (5-7-1).
Lowry (upper-body) will return to Winnipeg's lineup on Saturday vs. St. Louis.
Lowry missed eight straight games due to an upper-body injury before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, but will return to the lineup after practicing this week. The 31-year-old Lowry has 26 points (11G / 15A) in 26 games this season.
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