Theodore was forced to leave Tuesday's game vs. the Ducks and will not play in the rematch on Thursday. Luckily for the Golden Knights, they will get Alex Pietrangelo back from the COVID-19 reserve list to replace Theodore.
Grzelcyk suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's overtime win over the Rangers and is unlikely to play on Friday. Grzelcyk has had a very difficult time staying healthy this season, having missed six of the first 12 games.
Paul was missing from the Senators' morning skate and will be a game-time decision tonight in Winnipeg. Look for Cedric Paquette to draw in for Paul if he's unable to go.
Leonard has been a healthy scratch for the last six games but will replace Rudolfs Balcers in the lineup on Thursday. Leonard had two assists, nine shots and a minus-5 rating in his first seven career NHL games.
Balcers suited up for the last two games, firing one shot with a minus-1 rating. On Thursday he will be replaced by John Leonard, who has sat out for the last six games.
Murphy was a bit of a surprise scratch on Tuesday but Chicago announced that he'll miss at least 10 days with a hip injury. This is a huge loss for Chicago, who had Lucas Carlsson replace him in the top-4 a couple of nights ago.
This is terrible news for Shaw, who has a long history of concussion issues. This could keep Shaw sidelined long-term and opens the door for Lucas Wallmark to be back in on Thursday.
Puljujarvi was missing from Thursday's morning skate for "precautionary reasons" and his status for tonight's game in Montreal is in question. Head coach Dave Tippett did not provide much of an update on Puljujarvi but James Neal will take his place with Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins if he can't go.
The Jets will get Tucker Poolman back on Thursday and dress seven defensemen and 11 forwards, so Vesalainen will sit after playing in four straight games.
Poolman has been out since the season opener due to COVID-19 protocol but will dress as the seventh defenseman on Thursday. Poolman will replace Kristian Vesalainen.
Sekera has been sidelined by COVID-19 protocol since January 30th but will replace Joel Hanley in the lineup on Thursday. Sekera has no points and two shots in five games this season.
Malkin left Wednesday's practice early with some discomfort in one of his eyes. Head coach Mike Sullivan called Malkin a game-time decision for Thursday's game but it seems likely that he placed.
Peeke split the 2020 campaign between the NHL and AHL, totalling three points (1G / 2A) in 22 games with the Blue Jackets. Peeke is expected to replace Dean Kukan.
