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Theodore has missed the last three games but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Avalanche. Theodore skated with Nick Holden and on the top power-play unit in the Golden Knights' morning skate.

Makar was scratched from Sunday's game in Vegas but was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision in the rematch. It seems unlikely that he'll play but the Avalanche left the possibility open in case he's feeling good this afternoon.

Miller was originally listed as questionable after missing Monday's practice but was ruled out on Tuesday morning. With Miller out, the Rangers may need to recall a defenseman from the taxi squad or Brendan Smith will return after missing four games with an upper-body injury.

Panarin continues to deal with what the Rangers are calling a short-term lower-body injury but it will keep him sidelined again on Tuesday. The Rangers should stick with the same lineup up front and Panarin should be considered questionable for Thursday's game in Philadelphia.

Beauvillier has been out since January 24th but will play Tuesday in Buffalo. Beauvillier will most likely replace Leo Komarov in the lineup and Michael Dal Colle on Brock Nelson's wing in his return. Beauvillier picked up one assist and four shots on goal in five games before getting injured.

Dumba missed the Wild's last two games before they were shut down due to COVID-19 but will likely play Tuesday in Los Angeles. With a few defensemen still on the COVID-19 list, Dumba and Ryan Suter appear to be the only regulars on the blueline for Tuesday, so expect him to play a ton of minutes against the Kings.

Zuccarello missed the first month of the season after undergoing surgery on his right arm in early-December. He'll make his season debut on Tuesday but will be eased back into the lineup, starting on the fourth line with Luke Johnson and Gerald Mayhew. Zuccarello had 15 goals with 22 assists (37 points) in 65 games a season ago.

Miller was missing from Monday's practice and is listed as day-to-day according to head coach David Quinn. Quinn also said "we'll see tomorrow," so there seems like there's at least a sliver of hope that Miller won't miss Tuesday's contest vs. the Devils.

Blackwood has not played a game since January 19th but was back on the ice for Monday's practice after being activated from the COVID-19 reserve list. Head coach Lindy Ruff would not say if Blackwood would start in their first game back, so monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate.