The Blackhawks have activated Seth Jones from the COVID-19 protocol list.
Jones missed four games while in COVID-19 protocol but he's now on track to return to the lineup vs. the Wild on Friday.
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Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
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Markstrom will likely start Thursday vs. the Senators.
Jones has reportedly entered COVID-19 protocol and will not play Tuesday.
Reinhart (COVID-19 protocol) will return to the Panthers lineup on Tuesday.
Reinhart missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but will play on the top line on Tuesday. Reinhart was red-hot prior to landing in protocol, posting 14 points (5G / 9A) in his last 11 games.
Line Change
Bennett served his three-game suspension and will be back in the lineup on Tuesday.
Bennett was suspended for three games for an illegal hit to the head on Cedric Paquette on January 1st but is set to play Tuesday vs. the Canucks. Bennett, who has 11 goals and six assists (17 points) in 26 games, will centre the second line with Jonathan Huberdeau and Anthony Duclair on his wings.
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Markstrom is expected to start Friday in Carolina.
The Blackhawks have acquired Sam Lafferty from the Penguins for Alex Nylander.
Lafferty was a fourth-round pick in 2014 and is in his third season with the Penguins. The 26-year-old winger has picked up just two assists in 10 games this season.
Verhaeghe (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play vs. the Flames.
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Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
The Blackhawks have recalled Mackenzie Entwistle from Rockford (AHL).
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 (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
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.
Suspension
Bennett was suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head on Cedric Paquette.
The Sabres have placed Casey Fitzgerald on the COVID-19 protocol list.
The Panthers have placed Sam Reinhart on the COVID-19 protocol list.
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Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
Eller (illness) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Sunday.
Bennett (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. Montreal.
Bennett is "doing better" and expected to play on Saturday.
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.
Eller will not play Friday due to a non-COVID illness.