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Saros was the first goalie off the ice at the Predators morning skate.

Saros allowed three goals on 34 shots (.912 SV%) for his second-straight loss in his last start as he was defeated by Winnipeg. The 27-year-old has had yet another strong season while leading the Predators, as shown by his 26-19-7 record, 2.75 GAA, and .917 SV%. He takes on the plummeting Buffalo Sabres, who have lost three-straight and seven of their last eight games.

Juuse Saros
Steven Stamkos will likely return to Tampa Bay's lineup Thursday (lower body).

Stamkos missed the Lightning's previous game with a lower-body injury but will return to Tampa Bay's lineup Thursday. The 33-year-old has 27 goals, 39 assists, 208 SOG, 36 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 67 games this season prior to his injury.

Steven Stamkos
Saros will start Thursday vs. the Blackhawks.

Saros stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his second-straight victory as he beat Detroit in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been incredibly solid this season, with his 26-18-6 record, 2.75 GAA and .918 SV%. He will face the Chicago Blackhawks, who snapped a three-game losing streak after a 6-3 win over Boston last game but are last in the NHL in goals per game (2.52).

Juuse Saros
Justin Barron will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh.

Barron has been a healthy scratch for the Canadiens' previous six games but will draw back into the lineup from Chris Wideman Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh. The 21-year-old has three goals, six assists, 24 SOG, eight PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 24 games this season.

Justin Barron
Drury will draw into the Hurricanes lineup on Tuesday.

Drury had 11 goals, 13 assists, 21 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 37 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) and was recalled to Carolina Monday and will draw into the lineup Tuesday. The 23-year-old returns to the Hurricanes' where he had two assists, 10 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 21 games earlier in the season.

Jack Drury
Evangelista (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.

Evangelista has two goals, two assists, and 14 SOG through six games this season but will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. Detroit as he deals with an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old has been enjoying a great first run in the NHL after receiving his first call-up just a few weeks ago.

Luke Evangelista
Saros will start Tuesday vs. the Red Wings.

Saros allowed four goals on 37 shots (.892 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat the Anaheim Ducks in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been the Predators' best player this season, with his 25-18-6 record, .917 SV% and 2.78 GAA. He will face the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost seven of their last nine games and are 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.98).

Juuse Saros
Jack Drury has been recalled from Chicago (AHL).

Drury has 11 goals, 13 assists, 21 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 37 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) and has been recalled to Carolina Monday. The 23-year-old returns to the Hurricanes' where he had two assists, 10 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 21 games earlier in the season.

Jack Drury
Saros will start Thursday in Arizona.

Saros allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was beaten by Vancouver in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid as expected all season, with his 24-17-6 record, 2.75 GAA and .917 SV%. He will take on the Arizona Coyotes, who just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over St. Louis last game but are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).

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O'Reilly underwent surgery to repair his broken finger and is expected to miss four weeks.

O'Reilly left the Maple Leafs' previous game after just 11:11 TOI due to a broken finger and underwent surgery to repair it Tuesday. He is expected to miss four weeks after being placed on the long-term injured-reserve Monday. It is a massive loss for the Maple Leafs as the 32-year-old was one of their big Trade Deadline acquisitions and had 15 goals and 24 points through 48 games this season.

Ryan O'Reilly