Domi missed Wednesday's practice and was listed as a game-time decision for Thursday's game, but he said he will play following their optional morning skate. Domi has cooled off recently, posting just one assist in his last seven games.
With Brendan Gallagher returning to the lineup, someone has to sit and much, to everyone's surprise, it looks like Kotkaniemi will get a night in the stands. Kotkaniemi remained on the ice with the injured players and other presumed scratches, so look for him to sit in Buffalo.
Kassian was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer but signs a four-year extension to remain with the Oilers through the 2024 season. Kassian has spent most of the season on Connor McDavid's wing and is on-pace to set new career-highs in goals, assists and points.
Cholowski played in the final game before the Red Wings' bye week with Mike Green out but was sent to the AHL over the break. He has two goals with six assists (eight points) in 30 NHL games this season.
Zadina has become a regular in the Red Wings lineup but was sent to the AHL over the bye week for cap purposes. He has 15 points (8G / 7A) in 26 games this season.
Smith played in nine of the last 10 games before the Red Wings bye week, scoring two goals with one assist but was sent to the AHL over the break.
Gaudet was called up at the start of the week but sat as a healthy scratch for two games. The 26-year-old heads back to the AHL, where he has two goals and 11 assists (13 points) in 39 games.
With Carter Hart expected to miss at least one more week, Lyon returns to serve as the Flyers' No.2 netminder behind Brian Elliott. Lyon has gone 9-13-2 with a 2.59 GAA and .916 SV% in 25 AHL games.
Bunnaman played in five games with the Flyers before the bye week, scoring one goal with one assist but went to the AHL over the break.
Subban missed Wednesday's practice but was on the ice for the start of Thursday's morning skate. Subban left the ice after about 10 minutes and will be a game-time decision vs. the Predators. Subban has started to play better since the middle of December, scoring four goals with two assists while firing 51 shots in 16 games (3.2 SOG/gm).
Stillman played in the final 13 games before the bye week, posting four assists while playing 20:26 ATOI. He went to the AHL over the break but has become an important part of the Panthers' blueline.
Shaw has split his campaign between the NHL and AHL, scoring two goals with one assist in 25 games with the Jets.
Schilling has yet to play in an NHL game this season but has posted 20 points (5G / 15A) in 42 AHL games. He has one assist in 10 career NHL games with the Capitals and Jets.
Hart has been sidelined by a right abdominal strain since January 13th and will miss at least a minimum of seven more days. The Flyers said he feels "significantly better" after the break but still isn't quite ready.
Kivlenieks made his NHL debut in New York on January 19th, stopping 31 of 32 shots in a 2-1 win. He went back to the AHL during the bye week but returns to the Blue Jackets with Joonas Korpisalo still sidelined. Kivlenieks is 9-7-2 with a 2.91 GAA and .903 SV% in 18 AHL games.
Angello, 23, was a fifth-round pick in 2014 and has scored 16 goals with nine assists (25 points) in 45 AHL games this season. He could make his NHL debut Friday vs. the Flyers.
Agozzino suited up in the Penguins' last eight games before the All-Star break, posting one assist in 6:59 ATOI. He returned to the AHL over the break and has 33 points (14G / 19A) in 37 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season.
Lauzon played in the final game before the Bruins' bye-week, scoring the second goal of his NHL career vs. Vegas. He went to the AHL over the break and now has 13 points (1G / 12A) in 45 games with Providence.
Kuhlman played in the last three games before the Bruins' bye-week, posting three assists. He went to the AHL over the break and now has five points (4G / 1A) in six games with Providence. He figures to draw into the lineup in Winnipeg on Friday.
