Horak adds some depth down the middle with Jones sidelined. He scored two goals and nine points in his first 42 NHL games.
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Stapleton likely draws in on the fourth line. He has seven goals and 14 points in 37 games.
The fourth line center has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors. He registered no points in seven games.
The Swiss d-man has four goals and 15 points in 43 games. Look for Rafael Diaz to stay in the lineup.

Jones is expected to miss a few weeks after blocking a shot last night. He has a goal and three points in 13 points.

McDonald practiced on the second line this morning so expect him to play there on Sunday. The center/left wing registered two assists in three games before getting concussed.
He has a goal and three points through 16 games.

Methot will miss at least a week following jaw surgery. He has a goal and seven points through 46 games.

Both players are expected to miss at least a week. The journeyman was used primarily on the top defensive pairing and has one goal.
Prout has three goals and seven points with the Falcons. He adds depth to a beaten and bruised Blue Jackets lineup.

Furthermore, McCormick has 47 PIM in 37 games which is pretty low for an enforcer. No real reason to roster him in standard leagues.

In five career starts against the Avs, Ward has a 3-2-0 record with a 2.81 GAA and .906 SV%.

Not great news for the Stars' captain. While battling through injuries most of the season, the left wing has eight goals and 22 points in 43 games. Tomas Vincour has moved into the top-six in his stead.

Ballard has been in and out of the lineup all season due to this injury. He has a goal and seven points in 47 games.

Don't expect Kesler to miss any playing time. The second line center has 18 goals and 38 points in 49 games.

Arnott will not play this weekend but can come off IR at any time. He has 12 goals and 24 points through 49 games.
Sounds like Bogosian may be banged up and unable to play. The former 3rd overall pick has three goals and 20 points through 51 games. Look for Randy Jones or Mark Flood to draw in if he can't play.

Sounds like Olsen will round out the third pairing. The former first rounder has no points in two games.

Sounds like Hjalmarsson has a concussion, which should knock him out indefinitely. He has a goal and 12 points in 54 games.

Lepisto draws into only his 12th game of the season. He has no points over that span.
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