Panarin was involved in a scrum with Tom Wilson on Monday and will miss the last few games of the regular season. The Rangers have been eliminated from the playoff race, so his season ends with 17 goals and 41 assists (58 points) in 42 games.
Panarin was missing from the morning skate but will play tonight vs. the Capitals. Panarin will move up to the top line with Mika Zibanejad and comes in with no points in his last three games.
Byfield was the No.2 overall pick in this year's draft and he's set to make his NHL debut on Wednesday. Byfield, who is expected to centre the third line, scored eight goals with 12 assists (20 points) in 30 AHL games in 2021.
Edler missed the last two games after being suspended for a kneeing incident on Zach Hyman last Sunday. Edler will replace Jalen Chatfield in the lineup.
Edler was handed a five-minute major and game misconduct for kneeing Hyman on Sunday night. Hyman did not return to the game and Edler will miss the next two games due to suspension. This is a huge blow for a Canucks team that is already very shorthanded on the blueline.
Armia has been sidelined by COVID-19 since mArch 20th but will play Wednesday vs. the Flames. Armia skated in the top-6 with Nick Suzuki and Tyler Toffoli in the morning skate, so he'll have a prime opportunity to put up some points vs. Calgary.
Fiala missed Saturday's game in St. Louis but was on the ice for Monday's morning skate and is a game-time decision vs. the Blues. Fiala hasn't been as productive as 2020 but has 14 goals and 11 assists (25 points) in 36 games.
