

Thompson will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury. With Thompson out, Shawn Horcoff will remain in the lineup as the Ducks’ fourth line centre.



Couturier has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury, but he is expected to return Tuesday vs. the Hurricanes. Couturier will likely take on a heavier offensive role on Tuesday with Claude Giroux sidelined. Couturier has picked up 26 points (9G / 15A) in 40 games this season.

Wilson, 24, has registered 20 points (7G / 13A) in 37 games with Portland this season. He has not recorded a point in 11 career NHL games and could play No. 12 tonight with Aleksander Barkov out with an upper-body injury.


Couturier has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury, but is expected to play on Tuesday. Prior to getting injury, Couturier collected six goals and eight assists (14 points) in his previous 14 games. His return will provide a nice offensive boost to the Flyers’ top-6.

Couturier will be scratched on Thursday vs. the Penguins, which is a tough break for the Flyers. Couturier usually serves as a checking forward against Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. With Couturier out, Jordan Weal will make his Flyers debut.


Glendening missed the Red Wings’ morning skate due to an illness and is listed as questionable for tonight’s game. Glendening has just two goals on the season, so he can’t be counted on in fantasy circles.



Thompson has missed the start of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery in June. Thompson is expected to slot in on the Ducks’ fourth line against his former team. With Thompson back in the lineup, Patrick Maroon will likely be the healthy scratch.

Wilson has served as a healthy scratch in four of the last five games, so he has been sent back to Portland and Logan Shaw has been called up.


Wilson, 24, has four assists in seven games with Portland this season. With his recall, the 24-year-old could be making his Panthers’ season debut on Wednesday. Wilson has no points in five career NHL games.

Couturier has missed the last two games with a concussion and could miss his third straight contest on Thursday. Monitor Couturier’s status heading into the weekend.

Couturier will be held out of the lineup tonight but could be back on Thursday. Couturier has one goal and two assists in six games this season.

Couturier admitted that he is dealing with a concussion after Tuesday’s morning skate. He will not be in the lineup tonight vs. Buffalo but he could be back in the lineup on Thursday.
