The Avalanche have been rotating who rests recently and tonight Newhook will sit with Mikko Rantanen (illness) back in the lineup. Newhook has picked up 10 points (2G / 8A) in his last 13 games.
Byron suffered a lower-body injury vs. the Wild on Tuesday and will miss Thursday's game vs. the Flyers. Jake Evans (illness) will be back in the Canadiens lineup to replace Bryon.
Evans missed Tuesday's game vs. the Wild but will replace Paul Byron (lower-body) in the lineup Thursday. Evans has six points (4G / 2A) in his last 15 games.
Laine was a surprise scratch in Anaheim on Sunday and will miss a second straight game on Tuesday. Kent Johnson moved up into the top-6 on Sunday, expect him to remain there in San Jose.
Evans missed Tuesday's morning skate due to illness and will not play vs. the Wild. It hasn't been determined if Evans is dealing with COVID-19 but consider him day-to-day for now. He will be replaced by Laurent Dauphin.
Dach will miss Saturday's game in Nashville with a shoulder sprain and will be replaced by Tyler Johnson. It's unclear how long Dach will be sidelined.
