Saturday will be Heponiemi's first game since December 16th, as he draws in to replace Patric Hornqvist (COVID-19 protocol) in the lineup. Heponiemi has yet to record a point in two games this season and has just two points (1G / 1A) in 11 career NHL games.
Travis Konecny was moved to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday and it looks like Bunnaman will take his spot in the lineup on Thursday. Bunnaman, who has six points (4G / 2A) in 24 AHL games this season, will likely be promoted to the active roster later today.
Nosek likely will not be available for Thursday's game vs. the Wild. Nosek joins Jake DeBrusk, who was entered COVID-19 protocol yesterday and will likely be replaced by Anton Blidh in the lineup tomorrow.
Entwistle and Josiah Slavin have swapped places, so expect Entwistle to draw into the lineup on Tuesday. The 22-year-old has three goals and two assists (five points) in 16 games with Chicago this season.
Verhaeghe missed Tuesday's morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision vs. the Flames. Missing Verhaeghe will be even more detrimental on Tuesday with Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart and Mason Marchment all unavailable.
Bobrovsky stopped 29 of 31 shots in the Panthers' win over the Canadiens on New Year's Day. Bobrovsky has won two in a row and four of his last six while allowing 16 goals on 169 shots (.905 SV%). On Tuesday, he'll play behind a Panthers team that is without Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart and Mason Marchment.
With Elvis Merzlikins dealing with lower-body discomfort, Berube is expected to back up Joonas Korpisalo on Tuesday. Berube has gone 4-4-3 with a 2.82 GAA and .912 SV% in 11 AHL games this season.
Bobrovsky stopped 29 of 31 shots in the Panthers' win over the Canadiens on New Year's Day. Bobrovsky has won two in a row and four of his last six while allowing 16 goals on 169 shots (.905 SV%). On Tuesday, he'll play behind a Panthers team that is without Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart and Mason Marchment.
Bennett was a surprise scratch on Thursday but is supposed to play Saturday vs. Montreal. Bennett had an assist vs. the Rangers in the Panthers' first game back and has 15 points (9G / 6A) in 25 games this season.
Rodrigues comes out of protocol on the same day as Jeff Carter goes onto the COVID-19 protocol list. Rodrigues figures to replace Carter on the Penguins' second line on Sunday.
Puljujarvi missed the last two games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back in the lineup in New Jersey. The Oilers are also expected to get Darnell Nurse and William Lagesson back.
