Ericsson has missed the previous seven games and is nearing a return, but is not expected to play Wednesday vs. the Bruins. Ericsson is next available to play in the Red Wings' back-to-back on Friday and Saturday.
Vanek has missed the last eight games, but is expected to play Wednesday vs. the Bruins. Vanek has had a slow start offensively, picking up just two goals and three assists (five points) in 12 games this season.
Hischier has missed the last four games with what he said was a hand injury on Tuesday. Hischier will likely be re-united with Taylor Hall on the Devils top-line vs. Montreal on Wednesday. He has 12 points (3G / 9A) in 15 games so far this season.
Juulsen was hit in the face by the puck on two separate occasions in just 3:12 TOI. With Juulsen out at least a week, look for Karl Alzner or Xavier Ouellet to draw back into the Canadiens’ lineup on Wednesday.
Bishop was forced to leave Monday’s game in New York with a lower-body injury. Bishop is dealing with a muscle strain and will miss at least one week. Anton Khudobin will take over as the Stars No.1 netminder and Landon Bow is expected to be recall as his backup.
Orpik has missed the entire month of November (10 games) and will miss at least one more month. Orpik will be re-evaluated in mid-to-late December, but could be sidelined until early-January.
Trocheck suffered a gruesome injury in Ottawa on Monday night and could miss the rest of the 2018-19 season. The Panthers likely won’t release an official timetable until after Trocheck’s surgery, but their centre depth just took a huge hit. Henrik Borgstrom could be recalled to fill-in for the 25-year-old.
Bergeron was hurt in Dallas on Friday night and expected to miss at least one month. Bergeron will be re-evaluated in mid-December, so David Krejci is expected to get an extended look on the Bruins’ top-line. Ryan Donato is a candidate to be recalled to help with forward depth while Bergeron is out.
Hertl has missed the last two games and five of the last seven, but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Oilers. Hertl is expected to be back on a line with Logan Couture and Timo Meier, where he has spent the majority of the season. Hertl has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 16 games.
Paquette will miss Monday’s game in Nashville with a lower-body injury that he suffered late in Saturday’s win in Philadelphia. Danick Martel will replace Paquette on the fourth line.
Helm was injured in the Red Wings win over the Devils on Saturday and Jeff Blashill expected him to be out long-term. On Monday, Ken Holland announced that Helm will be out at least six weeks, keeping him sidelined until early-January.
Hellebuyck stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Jets win over the Capitals last Wednesday. Laurent Brossoit started on Friday, so Hellebuyck comes into tonight’s game well rested. The 25-year-old has won three straight games and stopped 26 of 27 shots in a 4-1 win in his first start against the Canucks.
Gagner has picked up seven goals and eight assists while on a loan with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and will make his season debut after being called up on Sunday. Gagner had 31 points (10G / 21A) in 74 games last year, so he has some offensive ability left in the tank.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Canucks loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. Markstrom’s losing streak has hit four games, allowing a combined 13 goals on 129 shots (.899 SV%). He has a terrible matchup with the Jets in town, but is 5-2-0 in seven starts at Rogers Arena.
Andersen allowed three goals on 45 shots in the Maple Leafs win in San Jose last Thursday. Garret Sparks gave him the night off on Friday, so Andersen will be back in the crease tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Andersen has won five in a row while stopping 169 of 175 shots (.966 SV%) with one shutout.
McAvoy has missed the last 11 games because of a concussion but could return during the Bruins back-to-back on Friday/Saturday. Monitor his status as the week progresses.
Miller has been out since October 18th, missing the last 13 games with a hand injury. Miller will return to the lineup in Detroit and has just one assist in seven games this season.
