MacDonald is expected to draw back into San Jose's lineup on Saturday vs. Columbus.
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Wedgewood was in the starter's crease at Saturday's morning skate.
Lehkonen (illness) is expected to return on Saturday in Edmonton.
Lehkonen has been absent from the last two games but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Lehkonen has been tremendous lately, tallying 13 points (8G / 5A) in his last 12 games.
MacDonald (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's game against the Penguins.
Sharks head coach Dan Quinn stated earlier today that multiple Sharks were dealing with an illness, so that is what's likely holding MacDonald out of the lineup. Kevin Labanc will draw in as the Sharks will be forced to dress 13 forwards and only five defensemen.
Lehkonen (illness) will miss Tuesday's game vs. Calgary.
Lehkonen has been absent from the last two practices and will not play against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old Lehkonen has been tremendous lately, tallying 13 points (8G / 5A) in his last 12 games. Valeri Nichushkin is expected to take Lehkonen's spot on the top powerplay unit.
Drury (lower-body) will not play against the Flames on Sunday and will be "out for a while." .
Lehkonen (illness) missed practice on Sunday but will travel with the team for their upcoming road trip.
Colton (illness) missed practice on Sunday but will travel with the team for their upcoming road trip.
The Avalanche announced O'Connor is set to undergo season-ending hip surgery.
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Wedgewood led the Stars onto the ice for warmups.
MacDonald has been recalled from the AHL and will draw into the Sharks lineup on Saturday.
Suspension
Kelly has been suspended for two games for a hit to the head on the Kings' Andreas Englund.
Kelly will be sidelined for two games after his hit on Englund in Thursday's game in Los Angeles. Kelly will be eligible to return from his suspension for next Thursday's game in Columbus.
Nichuskin (personal) will return on Friday vs. Minnesota.
Nichushkin has not played since January 10th before entering the NHL's Player Assistance program. He has missed 20 games and, after returning to practice last week, is ready to rejoin the Avalanche on Friday. Before his absence, Nichushkin scored at a torrid pace with 21 points (19G / 9A) in his last 15 games.
Attard will make his Flyers' season debut on Thursday in Florida.
Attard last appeared in the NHL in April of 2023 and will find himself in Philadelphia's lineup for the first time in the 2023-24 season as he replaces the traded Sean Walker. The 24-year-old is still technically a rookie even though he appeared in 15 games in 2021-22 and had four points (2G/2A) and eight PIMs during that season.
Olofsson will draw into the Sabres' lineup on Wednesday.
Olofsson will fill the void left up front by the departure of Casey Mittelstadt. Olofsson has four goals and eight assists in 35 games this season.
Manson (lower body) was a full participant in the morning skate but is a game-time decision on Wednesday vs. Detroit.
Caleb Jones entered the Avalanche lineup on Monday, replacing Manson, who could return from a lower-body injury on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Manson has gone without a point in 12 straight games but has tallied a whopping 31 hits over that time.
O'Connor (lower body) is out on Wednesday vs. Detroit.
O'Connor played 11:51 time-on-ice in Monday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks but will not play against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. The 27-year-old O'Conner has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 57 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in seven straight.
Nichuskin (personal) is doubtful for Wednesday vs. Detroit but is hopeful to play on Friday vs. Minnesota.
Nichushkin has not played since January 10th before entering the NHL's Player Assistance program. He has missed 19 games and, after returning to practice last week, appears ready to rejoin the Avalanche on Friday but has stated he is still undecided on his return. Before his absence, Nichushkin was scoring at a torrid pace with 21 points (19G / 9A) in his last 15 games.
Kiviranta (maintenance) missed pratice Tuesday and is a game-time decision vs. Detroit on Wednesday.
Kiviranta has eight points (3G / 5A) in 48 games this season and has been limited to only one goal in his last 16. He played 11:02 time-on-ice in Monday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks and will be a game-time decision against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.
O'Connor (maintenance) missed practice Tuesday and will be a game-time decision vs. Detroit on Wednesday.
O'Connor played 11:51 time-on-ice in Monday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks and will be a game-time decision against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. The 27-year-old O'Conner has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 57 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in seven straight.