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Kylington played just 6:28 TOI on Monday and will come out of the lineup on Wednesday, being replaced by Dalton Prout vs. the Avalanche.

Prout has been a healthy scratch for nine games but will replace Oliver Kylington on Wednesday. Prout has no points and has played just 9:39 TOI/gm in six games this season.

Rittich allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Flames win in Chicago on Monday. Rittich has won three straight while allowing a combined 10 goals on 102 shots (.902 SV%). Tonight he takes on an Avalanche team that played last night—he allowed two goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 overtime win in Colorado in his first start against them (Oct.13).

Green has missed the last 13 games with a lower-body injury but is a possibility to return on Saturday. The Red Wings have gone 2-8-3 in those 13 games without their No.1 defenseman.

Hutchinson allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Predators on Monday. Hutchinson has gone 1-2-0 while allowing a combined eight goals on 94 shots (.915 SV%). Tonight he will meet a Devils squad that has won four of their last seven (4-3-0) and 11-4-4 on home-ice.

Seabrook missed the morning skate and is questionable for Wednesday’s game vs. the Predators due to illness. Henri Jokiharju will play on Wednesday and will replace Seabrook if he can’t go—Brandon Davidson will likely be the scratch if Seabrook is available.

Backstrom missed Tuesday’s game due to an illness but skated in Wednesday’s optional practice and said he’s feeling better and thinks he’ll play on Thursday.

Kunitz has been in the lineup for the last two games, scoring his first goal of the season on Sunday. However, he played just 5:40 TOI on Monday and will be replaced by John Hayden on Wednesday.

Hayden has been a healthy scratch for the last two games and three of the last four but will replace Chris Kunitz on Wednesday. The fourth liner has just two goals and one assist in 31 games.

Halak allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Bruins win vs. the Flames last Thursday. Tuukka Rask has started four of the last five games, so they want to get Halak between the pipes sooner rather than later. Tonight he will face the Capitals for the first time since the season opener—he stopped 16 of 18 shots in relief of Rask in the 7-0 loss (Oct.3).

Rittich allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Flames win in Chicago on Monday. Rittich has won three straight while allowing a combined 10 goals on 102 shots (.902 SV%). Tonight he takes on an Avalanche team that played last night—he allowed two goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 overtime win in Colorado in his first start against them (Oct.13).

Delia allowed three goals on 42 shots in the Blackhawks loss to the Flames on Monday. Delia has been extremely busy in his five starts since being recalled, facing an average of 41.6 shots per game. In those games, Delia has gone 3-1-1 with a 2.19 GAA and .947 SV%. Delia makes for an interesting DFS start thanks to the shot volume, especially vs. a Predators team that ranks 10th in shots per game (32.5).

Jokiharju is fresh off of a gold medal with Finland at the World Juniors, where he registered two goals and three assists (five points) in seven games. Jokiharju has 11 assists in 32 games with the Blackhawks this season.

Delia allowed three goals on 42 shots in the Blackhawks loss to the Flames on Monday. Delia has been extremely busy in his five starts since being recalled, facing an average of 41.6 shots per game. In those games, Delia has gone 3-1-1 with a 2.19 GAA and .947 SV%. Delia makes for an interesting DFS start thanks to the shot volume, especially vs. a Predators team that ranks 10th in shots per game (32.5).

Wilson had just two assists in 14 games with the Penguins earlier this season but has found success at the AHL-level, collecting eight goals and 10 assists in 18 games. Wilson has been called-up because Zach Aston-Reese went on IR on Wednesday.

Aston-Reese was presumably hurt during a fight with Colton Sceviour on Tuesday and will miss at least a week of time after landing on IR. The Penguins recalled Garrett Wilson from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) to take his roster spot.

Duchene and his wife are awaiting the arrival of their first child, so Duchene stayed home and is expected to miss all three games on their California road trip. Darren Archibald was called up to serve as the extra forward with Duchene out.

Nilsson allowed two goals on 13 shots after replacing Marcus Hogberg in the Senators loss to the Hurricanes on Sunday. Nilsson has allowed six goals on 39 shots (.846 SV%) in his first two appearances with the Senators. Tonight he faces a Ducks team that has lost eight in a row (0-6-2) and are 10-6-7 on home-ice.

It looked as if Martin Jones may get the nod on back-to-back nights but Dell will be making his first start since New Year’s Eve. Dell allowed eight goals(!!!) on 27 shots in his last outing and has had a rough season, posting a 3.10 GAA and .890 SV% in 14 appearances so far.