The Ducks are going to re-test Gibson but Anthony Stolarz is expected to start vs. the Red Wings if Gibson is not available.

The Ducks are going to re-test Gibson but Anthony Stolarz is expected to start vs. the Red Wings if Gibson is not available.





Lagesson missed Wednesday's game in St. Louis while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back in the lineup in New Jersey. The Oilers are also expected to get Jesse Puljujarvi and Darnell Nurse back.


The Sabres have quite a few players in COVID-19 protocol and Bryson is the latest to be added. With Bryson out, the Sabres have added Casey Fitzgerald and Ethan Prow to the active roster and both are expected to play on Wednesday.

The Kraken added three players to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday and Monday but they are hopeful they will get a couple of bodies back ahead of Wednesday's game vs. the Flyers.

The Canadiens' COVID-19 list grew to nine players, one day ahead of Tuesday's game in Tampa. With Chiarot out, look for Sami Niku to draw back onto Montreal's blueline on Tuesday.

Detroit added two more players to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday but removed three on Monday. With Raymond out until at least the middle of next week, look for Robby Fabbri to move up to the top line on Wednesday.

The Oilers have already been shut down through the Christmas break, so we'll see when they resume play next week. Lagesson will likely be out until at least next Thursday.




Faulk has missed the last six games while in COVID-19 protocol but is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday. Brayden Schenn was moved to IR to open up a roster spot for Faulk to be activated. Faulk has enjoyed a strong start to the season, scoring four goals with six assists (10 points) in 22 games.



Compher has missed the last 11 games with an upper-body injury but is set to play Friday vs. the Red Wings. Compher will replace Nazem Kadri, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Compher has scored five goals with four assists (nine points) in 12 games this season.

Tarasov went 0-2-0 while allowing just five goals on 78 shots (.936 SV%) in his first two career NHL games. The 22-year-old returns to the AHL with Joonas Korpisalo (illness) activated from IR. Tarasov is 5-2-2 with a 2.96 GAA and .897 SV% in nine AHL games this season.
