Cizikas has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury, but will be back in tonight vs. the Panthers. Cizikas will replace Ross Johnston and returns to the lineup with just 11 points (5G / 6A) in 40 games this season.
Lowry has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury but will likely play on Tuesday. Lowry has picked up eight goals and six assists (14 points) in 33 games so far in 2017-18.
Hall missed the final three games before the All-Star break but was back on the ice for Monday’s practice and will play on Tuesday. Hall, who leads the Devils with 17 goals and 31 assists (48 points) in 43 games this season, will be back on the top line with Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt.
Frolik, who has been sidelined for 12 games with broken jaw, will play Tuesday vs. the Golden Knights. Frolik picked up 15 points (7G / 8A) in 37 games before getting hurt and will return to his normal spot on a like with Mikael Backlund and Matthew Tkachuk.
Hedman, who suffered a lower-body injury on January 11th, will travel with the team to Western Canada, which is a good sign that he’s getting closer to a return. Hedman is three weeks in to a three-to-six week timetable, so his return is expected to be on the horizon. The Lightning get back into action on Tuesday, so monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate and then as the week progresses.
Varlamov was a full participant in Monday’s practice but won’t be available for Tuesday’s game. Varlamov will travel on their three-game road-trip and could play at some point over that stretch, but he will need to participate in at least one or two more practices before that becomes a reality.
Barrie has missed the last 13 games with a broken hand but was on the ice for Monday’s practice and is nearing a return. Barrie’s status for Tuesday’s game is uncertain but he has not officially been ruled out. Monitor his status during Tuesday’s morning skate.
Wilson missed the last four games but was on the ice in Monday’s practice and is expected to play tomorrow in Vancouver. Wilson has had a quiet season in Colorado, collecting just four goals and eight assists (12 points) in 35 games.
Compher missed the final game before the All-Star break with an illness but was back at practice on Monday and is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday. Compher has picked up eight goals and seven assists (15 points) in 35 games this season.
Dubinsky has been out since December 12th but could be back as soon as Tuesday. Dubinsky skated on the Blue Jackets third line on Monday but isn’t sure if he’s quite ready to go on Tuesday. If he doesn’t play tomorrow, look for him to be back by Friday.
Forsberg appears to be nearing a return after missing one month with an upper-body injury. Forsberg skated with Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson at Monday’s practice, but participated in a no-contact sweater, which suggests that he might not be ready for Tuesday’s game.
Quick was moved to IR on Monday but the sense is that he could be back as soon as Thursday. Quick’s move to IR is retroactive to January 24th, so he’s ineligible to play on Tuesday but could be activated ahead of Thursday’s game in Nashville. Quick was already suspended for Tuesday's game for skipping the All-Star game, so this move may be nothing more than a formality.
Barberio missed the final game before the All-Star break and is unlikely to play on Tuesday. Andrei Mironov and David Warsofsky were both recalled on Monday, suggesting Barberio and Tyson Barrie aren’t ready for tomorrow.
Aho was back at practice on Monday and may be cleared to play Tuesday after missing the last four games with a lower-body injury and concussion. Aho’s return will be huge for the Hurricanes as he comes in second on the team in points (37).
With Brian Elliott dealing with a lower-body injury, Neuvirth becomes the Flyers temporary No.1 option but his absence from Monday’s practice clouds his status for Wednesday’s game in Washington.
Reimer was hurt in Dallas last Tuesday and it was already announced that he was going to miss multiple weeks, so moving him to IR simply opens up a roster spot for Samuel Montembeault to be recalled to serve as Harri Sateri’s backup moving forward.
Dumont played just 7:04 TOI in the Senators final game before the All-Star break and landed on IR with an undisclosed injury on Monday. His move means that Dumont won’t play on Tuesday but is eligible to play Thursday vs. the Ducks.
Stone missed the last three games before the All-Star break and will miss some more time as the Senators return to action on Tuesday. Stone’s move to IR is retroactive to one week ago, so he’s eligible to come off of IR whenever he is healthy, so technically he could play vs. the Hurricanes.
Richardson left last Thursday’s game vs. the Blue Jackets and it sounds like he’s going to miss some time. The Coyotes don’t play until Thursday so expect an update on Richardson’s status prior to their next contest. Regardless, Richardson doesn’t have a lot of fantasy appeal, picking up just nine points (3G / 6A) in 44 games this season.
Demers left last Thursday’s game vs. the Blue Jackets with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Demers will be re-evaluated as the week progresses and is questionable for Thursday’s game vs. Dallas.
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