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Perron will need some time to regain his timing after missing a full year.

Despite five goals and eight points over his initial seven games, Giroux is a minus-5 over his past four games.

Following a scary elbow infection, MacArthur likely just needed some time off. Expect him to suit up next to his usual partners in crime Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin.

Over 10 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Anderson has played rather favorably with a 7-3-0 record with a 2.32 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout.

Perron continues his road to recovery but is still a ways away from returning. The next step would be slowly introducing him to contact. However, practicing with the team for two consecutive days remains a welcome sign.

MacArthur was hurt during last night's game, which could be a setback from his previous elbow injury. Last season he scored 21 goals and 62 points over 82 games while playing on the Grabovski line. Should this injury keep him out, matching that production would look like even more of a long shot.

Perron skated with his teammates, not by himself, which is a very welcome sign for him. The next step would be slowly introducing him to contact. Considering he only skated 20 minutes today, his return should take a while.

Sounds like MacArthur is at least questionable for Thursday's game. Stay tuned for a further update.

In nine appearances against the team formerly known as the Thrashers, Andy holds a 5-1-2 record with a 2.45 GAA and .930 SV%.

With Jeff Carter out of the lineup, Derrick Brassard steps up to the top line. Through his first five games this season, the Hull, Quebec native has been held scoreless with a minus-1 rating. Look for him to improve while playing with Rick Nash.

Anderson missed today's practice for personal reasons. He is expected to get back on the ice tomorrow.

MacArthur could have gone under the knife which would have sidelined him for a number of weeks. Instead, the team's doctors caught the infliction on time which means he will be back in the lineup tomorrow.

If Brassard does play, it will be on the third line. The former 6th overall pick was held scoreless over four games with a minus-1 rating. One of him, Maksim Mayorov or Ryan Johansen will be scratched tomorrow against the Stars.

Brassard did not practice yesterday due to a minor tweak but his participation today indicates he is OK.

No word on if Brassard will miss any games or if his absence was simply precautionary. Expect a further update.

In his only start against his former team, Anderson lasted only 31 minutes and allowed five goals on 22 shots.

MacArthur has been battling an elbow injury but should get back into the lineup. Last season he scored 21 goals and 62 points over 82 games while playing on the Grabovski line. Expect similar production despite his two games missed.

Over 11 career appearances against the Wild, Anderson holds a 2-6-0-2 record with a 3.01 GAA and .898 SV%.

MacArthur is eligible to return to the lineup on Saturday, October 15th. Last season he scored 21 goals and 62 points over 82 games while playing on the Grabovski line. Expect similar production despite his two games missed.

Over six career starts against the Leafs, Anderson has a 4-2-0 record with one shutout, a 1.97 GAA and .944 SV%.