Thompson (illness) will not play Wednesday vs. the Penguins.
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Byram is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Tuesday.
Tuch (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Friday.
Tuch (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Byram (upper-body) will return to the Avalanche lineup on Thursday.
Tuch is not on the ice for warmups; will not play vs. the Sharks.
Tuch (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Byram (upper-body) will likely be available for Thursday's game vs. Minnesota.
Byram was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate but will not play vs. the Ducks. Head coach Jared Bednar said that he will likely play Thursday vs. the Wild. The rookie, who has two assists in 15 games this season, will miss his night straight game tonight.
Timmins (upper-body) will not play on Monday.
Timmins has played in four straight games because the Avalanche lineup is banged up, but now he's the latest blueline to join the injury list. Timmins, who has been held pointless in 17 games this season, will be replaced by Greg Pateryn.
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Bryson will be back in the Sabres lineup on Tuesday.
Bryson was scratched on Sunday but will be back in the lineup in New York. Bryson has no points but has four shots and a plus-2 rating in his first three career NHL games.
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Timmins has been promoted to the active roster and will replace Byram on Monday.
Byram (upper-body) will not play on Monday.
Brannstrom will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Brannstrom will be scratched Monday for a chance to "reset" and will likely draw back into the lineup on Tuesday. With Brannstrom out, Brayden Coburn will draw back onto a pairing with Erik Gudbranson.
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Timmins will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Timmins suited up in five straight games but played just 7:44 TOI on Wednesday. Jacob MacDonald will draw in to replace Timmins.
Zucker will be out “longer-term” with a lower-body injury.
Zucker took an awkward spill on Tuesday and had to be helped off of the ice. Head coach Mike Sullivan announced that he’ll be out “longer-term” so look for Zach Aston-Reese to move onto Evgeni Malkin’s wing on Thursday.
Brannstom (undisclosed) will be back in the Senators lineup on Wednesday.
Brannstrom missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury but will be back in the Senators lineup Wednesday vs. the Maple Leafs. The young defensemen will get back in on the third-pair and should see some PP2 time as well. So far this season, he has one assist and three shots in three games.
Dahlin was activated from the COVID-19 list and is expected to play on Monday.
Dahlin was back on the ice for Sunday's practice and is expected to play Monday vs. the Islanders. Dahlin being activated is huge for the Sabres' blueline, who could be without Jake McCabe, Brandon Montour and Rasmus Ristolainen, who all remain on the list.
Brannstrom is expected to miss 7-to-10 days with an undisclosed injury.
Brannstrom was hurt in Monday's loss to the Oilers and all miss at least one week. With Brannstrom out, Christian Wolanin will draw back into the Senators' lineup in the rematch vs. Edmonton.
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Ennis was promoted from the taxi squad and will draw into the Oilers lineup on Monday.
Brannstrom is expected to make his season debut on Thursday.
Brannstrom was promoted from the AHL to the taxi squad on Wednesday and will likely be moved to the active roster prior to Thursday's game in Montreal. Brannstrom skated with Erik Gudbranson in Thursday's morning skate and will likely play on PP2 as well. The 21-year-old defenseman has four assists in 33 career NHL games.