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The Senators want more size in the lineup so Claesson will sit in favour of Ben Harpur.

Harpur will replace Frederik Claesson in the lineup because the Senators want some more size on the blueline vs. the Sharks. Harpur has one assist and a minus-7 rating in 16 games with the Senators this season.

Kreider is already out with a blood clot in his arm and will undergo surgery to have a rib resected and will remain out for an extended period of time.

Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Jets loss in Colorado on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Hellebuyck, who comes into tonight’s game at 14-1-1 with a 2.19 GAA and .927 SV% in 17 games at the Bell MTS Place. He is a must-start against a Sabres team that has lost 30 of their first 40 games (10-21-9).

Smith has missed the last five games with a shoulder injury, but will return tonight vs. the Sharks. Smith has struggled this season, picking up just eight points (2G / 8A) with an ugly minus-15 rating in 24 games.

Glass stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Blackhawks win in New York on Wednesday. It was another strong outing for the 32-year-old rookie, who has allowed just nine goals on 109 shots (.917 SV%) in his first three career starts. Despite his recent success, Glass should remain on the bench tonight as he faced the shockingly impressive Vegas Golden Knights.

Chlapik had one assist in six games during his call-up but with Zack Smith expected to return on Friday he returns to the AHL. The 2015 second-round pick has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 27 AHL games this season.

Marincin has only appeared in two games with the Maple Leafs this season and with the their third pairing struggling, Toronto has swapped Marincin for former second-round pick Travis Dermott. Marincin returns to the AHL where he has seven points (2G / 5A) and a plus-13 rating in 18 games.

The Maple Leafs lack depth on the blueline so Dermott will get his first shot with the big club after collecting two goals and 15 assists (17 points) in 26 games with the Marlies this season. The 2015 second round pick (No.34 overall) has seven goals and 34 assists (41 points) in 85 career AHL regular season games. Look for him to make his NHL debut on Saturday.

Zetterberg was given the morning off but head coach Jeff Blashill said that he expected the captain to be in the lineup tonight. Zetterberg has two goals and 10 assists (12 points) in his last 12 games.

Howard stopped 33 of 34 shots in the Red Wings overtime win over the Senators on Wednesday. It was another excellent outing for Howard, who has won three in a row while stopping 107 of the 111 shots (.964 SV%) that he faced. In two games against the Panthers this season, Howie has gone 1-0-1 with a 1.89 GAA and .947 SV%.

Howard stopped 33 of 34 shots in the Red Wings overtime win over the Senators on Wednesday. It was another excellent outing for Howard, who has won three in a row while stopping 107 of the 111 shots (.964 SV%) that he faced. In two games against the Panthers this season, Howie has gone 1-0-1 with a 1.89 GAA and .947 SV%.

Montoya has been sidelined for a lengthy period of time with a concussion but recently returned to practice. Acquiring Montoya means that the Oilers plan on sending Laurent Brossoit to Bakersfield (AHL) and use Montoya as Cam Talbot’s backup. Montoya has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.77 GAA and .863 SV% this season, but has a career .908 SV% in 160 NHL games.

Quick leads the Kings onto the ice for warmups.