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Hughes returns to the lineup one week ahead of schedule. Hughes had a great start to the season, scoring two goals with one assist in his first two games and will be back on the top power-play unit vs. the Sharks.


With Pesce entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, his status for Tuesday's game is up in the air. Pesce could test out of protocol and join the team in Dallas, but for now, consider him doubtful.


Boqvist suffered an upper-body injury in Florida on November 18th and was moved to IR on Thursday. Moving Boqvist to IR opened up a roster spot to claim Nathan Bastian off of waivers from Seattle. Boqvist is eligible to come off of IR whenever he is healthy.

Bjugstad has been a healthy scratch for the last three games but will replace Victor Rask in the lineup on Wednesday. Bjugstad, who will skate on the fourth line with Nico Sturm, has two goals and no assists in 15 games.


Hughes participated in a limited capacity and a non-contact jersey on Monday. Hughes wasn't expected to be back until early December, best-case scenario, so this seems to suggest that he is on track in his recovery.

Allen will likely miss his fourth straight game on Saturday, meaning Samuel Montembeault will likely start vs. the Predators. Keeping him out on Saturday gives Allen an extra three days rest ahead of next Wednesday's game in Washington.


Hatakka was a healthy scratch in Colorado but will be back in the Sharks lineup in Minnesota. Hatakka will replace Radim Simek, who will be a healthy scratch.

Allen will miss his second straight game on Tuesday but the Canadiens believe he could be back by the weekend. In the meantime, Cayden Primeau will start in New York.



Tufte was a first-round pick (No.25 overall) in 2016 and is expected to make his NHL debut vs. the Flyers on Saturday. The 6-foot-6, 220 lbs. winger has scored five goals with two assists (seven points) in 10 AHL games this season.
