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Borgen has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision this afternoon vs. the Lightning. Borgen will replace either Matthew Robertson or Scott Morrow if he plays. Borgen has one goal and two assists (three points) in 19 games this season.

Shesterkin allowed two goals on 21 shots in the Rangers win in Boston on Friday. With Jonathan Quick out, Shesterkin will start on back-to-back days and comes in on a three-game winning streak while stopping 74 of 80 shots (.925 SV%). Shesterkin and the Rangers are -115 home favourites vs. the Lightning, who are also on a back-to-back.

Talbot allowed five goals on 28 shots in the Red Wings loss to the Predators on Wednesday. After a four-game winning streak, Talbot has lost two in a row while allowing nine goals on 48 shots (.813 SV%). On Saturday, he'll face a Bruins team who will be without David Pastrnak, so Detroit are -140 road favourites.

Pastrnak will miss his second straight game on Saturday, but head coach Marco Sturm does not believe it will keep their superstar winger out long-term. His next chance to return is next Tuesday in Detroit.

Zacha missed Friday's game with an upper-body injury he suffered on a face-off on Wednesday. Zacha's return will be even more important on Saturday, with David Pastrnak still out. Zacha is pointless in his last there games but has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 25 games this season.

Callahan has picked up two assists in 12 AHL games this season and is expected to draw into the lineup for his fourth game on Saturday. Callahan, who has one goal and no assists in 20 career NHL games, will replace Henri Jokiharju, who was placed on IR on Saturday morning.

Jokiharju suffered an undisclosed injury vs. The Rangers on Friday and will miss Saturday's game after being placed on IR this morning. Michael Callahan was recalled from Providence (AHL) to fill-in for Jokiharju on Saturday.

Swayman stopped 44 of 45 shots in the Bruins' win over the Islanders on Wednesday. Swayman has gone 7-2-0 with a .936 SV% in nine games in November and will face the Red Wings without David Pastrnak on Saturday. The Bruins enter play as +125 home underdogs.

Palmieri suffered a lower-body injury in the second period, and actually picked up an assist on his way to the locker room. If Palmieri isn't available for Sunday's game against the Capitals, look for Maxim Tsyplakov to draw into the lineup to replace him.

The Mammoth will turn to Vanecek on Friday after Karel Vejmelka was tagged for four goals on 17 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Canadiens on Wednesday. Vanecek has struggled in his limited action with the Mammoth this season, posting a 2-3-1 record and an .873 SV% across six starts. He'll be hoping to turn this around in Dallas on Friday, where the Mammoth enter action as slight underdogs at +115 on the money line.

Hayton was a surprise scratch on Friday, with the Predators not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Kevin Rooney will draw into the lineup in his place.

The last-place Nashville Predators (7-12-4) are coming off a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings and will turn to Saros to tend the twine on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Saros is winless in his last three games (0-3-0), posting a 3.00 GAA and .852 SV%. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie has a 3.08 GAA and .889 SV% in 18 games this season (6-9-3). The Predators enter Friday's contest as slight -107 road favorites against a Blackhawks team that has scored only eight goals in its last four games (0-3-1).

Marchessault was a surprise scratch on Friday, with the Predators not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Tyson Jost will draw into the lineup in his place.

Max Domi will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Washington Capitals, allowing Maccelli to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Maccelli was signed in the offseason to lessen the blow of losing Mitch Marner, but Maccelli has not been able to contribute anywhere near Marner's elite rate. Maccelli has nine points (4G / 5A) in 21 games this season.

For the first time this season, veteran Max Domi will be a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old forward has only six points (3G / 3A) in 23 games this season and has only two assists in his last 12 outings. Matias Maccelli draws into the lineup as Domi’s replacement.

With Connor Hellebuyck out for 4-6 weeks after undergoing a minor Arthroscopic knee procedure, the Jets recalled Milic from the Manitoba Moose (AHL) with the intention of him serving as Eric Comrie’s backup. That said, Comrie has struggled in three games since taking over the starting role (0-3-0), giving Milic the opportunity to earn some playing time with a strong performance in his NHL debut on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 22-year-old Milic has a 2.14 GAA and .921 SV% in nine games (5-2-2) with Manitoba this season.