Fabbri was in the lineup for the last two games because Steen was out due to personal reasons, but is back in the lineup on Tuesday. Fabbri has had a really tough season, scoring just two goals and three assists (five points) in 25 games.
Steen missed the last two games because of the birth of his child but will play Tuesday vs. Toronto. Steen has assists in three straight games but has just 18 points (6G / 12A) in 42 games this season.
The Canucks goaltending depth took a hit when they traded Anders Nilsson and lost Mike McKenna on waivers. They brought Leighton in on a PTO and he went 6-1-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .915 SV% in seven games so they signed him to remain there moving forward.
Rask has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury and was moved to IR prior to Tuesday’s game vs. the Ducks.
Byfuglien missed Saturday’s game vs. the Senators and will miss at least three more games with a lower-body injury. Monitor Big Buff’s status when the Jets return home to face the Wild on February 26th (next Tuesday).
Danault missed the morning skate because his wife is due to deliver their first child any time now. Depending on what happens this afternoon, Danault could miss Tuesday’s game.
Byron has missed the last six games but was on the ice for the morning skate and could return Tuesday vs. the Blue Jackets. Byron has 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 36 games this season.
Myers recorded one shot and a plus-1 rating in 9:53 TOI in his NHL debut on Sunday. The Flyers will go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen on Tuesday, which means Justin Bailey will replace him in the lineup.
Bailey was a healthy scratch in Detroit on Sunday but will replace rookie defenseman Philippe Myers as they go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen. Bailey has no points in two games while averaging just 5:32 TOI/gm with Philly.
Since being acquired from Chicago, Manning has appeared in just 12 games, recording a single goal. The trade didn’t make a lot of sense at the time and it didn’t turn out well for Edmonton, who have been on the wrong end of a few deals this season.
Sekera appears set to make his season debut on Tuesday after being recalled from his conditioning stint and being activated from IR on Monday. Sekera is skating with Matt Benning on the third pairing in the morning skate.
Currie has registered 24 goals and 13 assists (37 points) in 49 games with Bakersfield this season. The 26-year-old undrafted free-agent could make his NHL debut on Tuesday after earning a call-up following 154 career ECHL games and 237 AHL games since 2014.
Puljujarvi will miss Saturday’s game against the Islanders and has been moved to IR to open up a roster spot so the Oilers could recall Josh Currie. Puljujarvi is expected to be assigned to Bakersfield (AHL) once he is activated from IR.
Khaira missed Saturday’s game vs. the Islanders with a lower-body injury and was moved to IR ahead of Tuesday’s contest. Khaira’s move to IR opens up a roster spot for Andrej Sekera to be activated.
Johnsson missed Saturday’s game in Arizona after suffering an injury on a Brayden McNabb hit last Thursday. Johnsson is expected to replace Tyler Ennis in the lineup and skate on the third line. Johnsson has registered five goals and four assists (nine points) in his last six games.
