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Horvat missed five games while in COVID-19 protocol but will play Saturday in Calgary. It's unclear where he will slot into the lineup and who he will replace but Horvat comes in with 13 goals and 10 assists (23 points) in 38 games.




Palmieri has missed the last 10 games with a lower-body injury but appears set to play Thursday vs. the Kings. Palmieri would likely replace Kieffer Bellows and skate on a line with Brock Nelson and Anthony Beauvillier.

Bear will play for the first time since January 13th, replacing Brendan Smith on the third pair. Bear has scored two goals with five assists (seven points) in 27 games this season.


Palat missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but will be back in the lineup when the Lighting host the Devils on Thursday. This is good timing for the Lightning, as they will be without Nikita Kucherov, who was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday.









