Zucker missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but will play Saturday vs. the Capitals. He has been limited to just 32 games this season due to injury, scoring six goals with eight assists (14 points)
The Capitals have a bit of a bug going around right now and Sheary is the latest player to deal with it. He was not on the ice for Friday's practice and is questionable to play Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Garnet Hathaway returned from an illness on Friday to skate in Sheary's spot on the top line.
Zucker was at practice on Wednesday but is not ready to play in Thursday's game in New York. Anthony Angello will likely remain in the lineup in Zucker's spot.
Meyer was a sixth-round pick in 2017 and is set to make his NHL debut on Monday. Meyer is an Ohio native, who hasn't left the state. He played two years at Miami (Ohio) University, two years at Ohio State and is in his second year with Cleveland (AHL). HE scored 16 goals with 11 assists (27 points) in 57 games with Cleveland this season.
Zucker suffered a lower-body injury in his first game back on Thursday. Zucker was unable to put any weight on his leg as he left the ice but was seen walking post-game. This is an unbelievably bad break for Zucker, who will miss his 38th game of the season on Saturday.
Zucker has been out since January 17th with a lower-body injury but will draw back into the Penguins' lineup on Thursday. Zucker, who has 13 points (6G / 7A) in 31 games this season, will skate on the second line (with Malkin & Rakell) and second power-play unit.
Zucker has been out since January 17th with a lower-body injury but is expected to draw back into the Penguins' lineup on Thursday. Zucker, who has 13 points (6G / 7A) in 31 games this season, will skate on the second line (with Malkin & Rakell) and second power-play unit.
Samuelsson has not been ruled out of Wednesday's game but is not expected to be available vs. the Jets. Mark Pysyk is expected to draw back into the lineup to replace Samuelsson.
Danforth has missed the last two games but is expected to play Wednesday in Ottawa. Danforth, who has tallied five goals with two assists (seven points) in 23 games, will centre the fourth line with Eric Robinson and Emil Bemstrom.
Danforth was an undrafted free agent out of Sacred Heart University, who made his NHL debut earlier this season. The 28-year-old has tallied five goals and two assists in 22 games with the Blue Jackets.
Norris has been out since January 27th but declared himself good-to-go for Thursday's game. Norris was back on the Senators' top line with Brady Tkachuk and Zach Sanford in Wednesday's morning skate. He had 18 goals and eight assists (26 points) in 36 games before injuring his shoulder.
