Girard (undisclosed) is day-to-day and will not play on Thursday.
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Silovs has been reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) on Thursday.
Silovs being reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) likely indicated that Thatcher Demko (back) is ready to return to Vancouver's lineup. Silovs began the season in Vancouver but has predominantly been in the AHL since Demko debuted. The 23-year-old Silovs has a 2.44 GAA and .900 SV% in five games with Abbottsford (AHL).
Line Change
Dumba will draw back into Dallas' lineup on Thursday in Philadelphia.
Brendan Smith will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, allowing Dumba to re-enter the lineup from a one-game absence. Dumba is averaging 15:37 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2014-15, recording one point (0G / 1A), 20 blocks, and 33 hits in 22 games this season.
Robertson is expected to draw back into Toronto's lineup in Carolina on Thursday.
Mac Pacioretty will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Robertson to return from a one-game absence. The 23-year-old Robertson is averaging 12:02 time-on-ice and has 10 points (6G / 4A) in 34 games this season.
Malkin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Edmonton on Thursday.
Malkin did not play the Penguins previous game, a late scratch due to an upper-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Malkin is averaging 18:35 time-on-ice, recording 71 shots and 32 points (8G / 24A) in 41 games this season.
Novak (upper-body) will play in Winnipeg on Tuesday.
Novak has not played since December 31st, missing two games, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Novak only has nine points (5G / 4A) in 31 games after scoring 45 (18G / 27A) in 71 games last season.
Malkin (upper-body) is not on the ice for warmups for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets.
Malkin was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. He is considered day-to-day, putting his status in jeopardy for Pittsburgh's game against the Oilers on Thursday.
Novak (upper-body) is expected to draw back into Nashville's lineup in Winnipeg on Tuesday.
Novak has not played since December 31st, missing two games, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Novak only has nine points (5G / 4A) in 31 games after scoring 45 (18G / 27A) in 71 games last season.
Line Change
Dumba is expected to be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in New York.
Brendan Smith will draw back into the Stars' lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers, sending Dumba to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. Dumba is averaging 15:37 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2014-15, recording one point (0G / 1A), 20 blocks, and 33 hits in 22 games this season.
Robertson is expected to be a healthy scratch in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Ryan Reaves will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, replacing Robertson. The 23-year-old Robertson is averaging 12:02 time-on-ice and has 10 points (6G / 4A) in 34 games this season.
The Penguins have activated Kris Letang (lower-body) from IR.
Novak (upper-body) will not play in Vancouver on Friday.
Novak was a surprise scratch on Friday, with the Predators not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Fedor Svechkov will draw into the lineup in his place.
The Penguins activated Pickering (concussion) from injured reserve and he will return to the lineup on Friday.
Pickering has missed the last three games due to a concussion but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 20-year-old Pickering is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in 14 games in his first NHL season. Ryan Shea will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Pickering's return.
Silovs has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).
Thatcher Demko exited Vancouver's previous game due to back spasms and will not dress on Friday against the Nashville Predators. Silovs began the season in Vancouver but has been in the AHL since Demko debuted. The 23-year-old Silovs has a 2.44 GAA and .900 SV% in five games with Abbottsford (AHL).
Letang (lower-body) skated on Friday but will remain out of the lineup vs. Florida.
Letang practiced on Friday but will miss a third straight game due to a lower-body injury on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The veteran defenseman is averaging 23:24 time-on-ice and has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 34 games this season.
Pickering (concussion) is expected to return to Pittsburgh's lineup on Friday in Florida.
Pickering has missed the last three games due to a concussion but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 20-year-old Pickering is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in 14 games in his first NHL season. Ryan Shea will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Pickering's return.
Letang (undisclosed) has been placed on IR.
Kuzmenko will be a healthy scratch vs. Vancouver on Tuesday.
Walker Duehr will draw into the lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, sending Kuzmenko to the press box as a healthy scratch. Kuzmenko has struggled to produce this season, scoring only 10 points (1G / 9A) in 29 games this season. He has only one point (0G / 1A) in his last 13 games.
Pickering (concussion) practiced in full on Tuesday but will not play vs. Detroit.
Pickering is progressing towards a return from his concussion but will remain out of the lineup for a third straight game on Tuesday when they Penguins visit the Detroit Red Wings. The 20-year-old Pickering is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in 14 games in his first NHL season.
Dumba (upper-body) will return vs. Buffalo on Tuesday.
Dumba has not played since December 8th, missing the last eight games. The 30-year-old Dumba has not acclimated to Dallas' system as anticipated, spending lots of time on the third defensive pair after beginning the campaign playing alongside Miro Heiskanen. Dumba has one point (0G / 1A) and is averaging 15:33 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season. Lian Bichsel was reassigned to Texas (AHL) on Monday, making room for Dumba's return to the lineup.