Gallagher is doubtful to be in the lineup on Thursday after being moved to the COVID-19 protocol list this morning. With Gallagher likely out, look for Cedric Paquette to draw back into the lineup.
Veleno suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's win over the Blues. He was not available for Friday's practice and head coach Jeff Blashill doesn't expect him to be available for Saturday's game vs. the Sabres.
Dobson was scratched vs. the Rangers on Wednesday but is expected to be back in the lineup tonight. Dobson should play a massive role with Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech, Zdeno Chara and Andy Greene all out.
Carrier has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Saturday in Montreal. Carrier has scored one goal with four assists (five points) in 13 games this season.
Belzile played in eight straight games with the Canadiens, failing to record a point while playing 7:46 ATOI. Belzile will be replaced by Cole Caufield on the roster.
Caufield struggled with the Canadiens early in the season, failing to score a goal with one assist in 10 games. He went to Laval and picked up five points (2G / 3A) in six games. He should be plugged directly into the lineup Thursday vs. the Penguins.
Blais needed to be helped off of the ice midway through Sunday's game vs. the Devils. It is being reported that Blais may have suffered a torn ACL that will require surgery, ending his 2021-22 season.
Dobson skated late with the scratches during Monday's morning skate, which signifies he could come out of the lineup for the first time this season. If Dobson does sit, Sebastian Aho would make his season debut. Dobson has no points, a minus-1 rating and 11 shots on goal in his last six games.
With Mitchell Stephens landing on IR with a lower-body injury, Veleno has been recalled for the Red Wings' four-game road trip. Veleno has one goal and one assist in four games with the Red Wings this season and three goals in seven AHL games.
Carrier was forced to leave Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head by a Tyler Seguin shot. Head coach John Hynes said that Carrier was "up and moving about" and travelled with the team to St. Louis last night. He'll be evaluated ahead of Thursday's contest.
Anderson was not on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Kings due to a non-COVID-19 related illness. Expect Adam Brooks to replace him in the lineup if he can't play.
Newhook earned his way back to the NHL by torching the AHL with 11 points (4G / 7A) in 10 games. Sampo Ranta was sent to the AHL on Monday, so he will take his spot on the roster.
