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Peverley remains banged up and is questionable for Friday's tilt. If he can't play, expect Zach Hamill or Jordan Caron to take his place on the third line.

The Bruins don't play until Friday against the Florida Panthers so they can rest their defender and hope he is healthy enough to stay in. If he can't go, expect Steve Kampfer to draw in.

Winchester left last night's game with an apparent concussion. He is out indefinitely. Expect Bobby Butler to draw back into the lineup.

Michalek has missed the past three games and definitely won't play Thursday or Friday. His 19 goals are still tops on the team and are one behind Steven Stamkos for the team lead.

Robidas has been serviceable with two goals and nine points through 32 games. Expect Adam Pardy to draw back in if Robidas cannot.

Doesn't sound like Carcillo will get back into the lineup before the Christmas break. If you own him, remember to keep him on your bench, or your IR rather.

Pirri scored 13 goals and 18 assists over 31 games and appears ready for NHL duty. He could very well take Kruger's place on the second line.

In five career starts against the Coyotes, Ward has a 3-2-0 record with a 3.32 GAA and .896 SV%.

Kruger scored three goals and 10 points over 33 games prior to getting hurt. Look for John Scott to move back to forward in his absence.

Bozak once again finds himself on the top line. His 23 points are third on the team, behind both of his linemates.

MacArthur is once again split up from Kulemin and Grabovski. His nine goals rank third on the team despite not scoring since November 27th.

Connolly once again is moved of Phil Kessel's line. He has six goals and 15 points in his first 21 games with the Leafs.

Kadri scored eight goals and 22 points over 22 games with the Marlies. He gets a crack at a scoring line.

Steckel is back in the lineup and expected to center the fourth line. The faceoff specialist has five goals on the year.

Kadri scored eight goals and 22 points over 22 games with the Marlies.

Tangradi has no points over four games, playing primarily on the fourth line.

Foligno had no points in his NHL debut.

Brent will be replaced by Nash on the fourth line. There are certainly better options than a fourth line center on a bottom team.

Skinner can come off IR at any point. More importantly, you should now be able to put him on your team's IR.

Nash posted two goals and nine points while with the Checkers and is likely to fill in as the team's fourth line center tonight.