Orlov has missed the previous two games due to an undisclosed ailment but was initially a game-time decision on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning but will remain sidelined for a third consecutive contest. The 33-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:42 time-on-ice, recording 24 points (4G / 20A), 49 blocks, and 80 hits in 62 games this season.
Klingberg will not play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres, missing a third consecutive game due to an illness. The 32-year-old Klingberg has been productive from the blueline early in his stint with the Oilers, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in 10 games.
Toffoli played 19:15 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders, one of his highest totals of the season, but saw his four-game point streak snap. The 32-year-old Toffoli is averaging 16:36 time-on-ice and has 43 points (24G / 19) in 62 games this season.
Orlov has missed the previous two games due to an undisclosed ailment but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:42 time-on-ice, recording 24 points (4G / 20A), 49 blocks, and 80 hits in 62 games this season.
Skinner has regularly been in and out of the Oilers' lineup lately, and will return to action on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 32-year-old Skinner is averaging 12:28 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 53 games this season.
The Penguins will turn to Nedeljkovic for the 32nd time this season when the travel to Vegas on Friday. Nedeljkovic took a hard-luck loss his last time out, stopping 21 of the 23 shots he faced in a 4-1 defeat in Colorado on Tuesday. The 29-year-old netminder owns a 12-13-5 record and an .892 SV% on the season. He'll have his hands full on Friday as the Pens enter action at +200 on the money line.
Ostapchuk was a second-round pick, 39th overall, of the Senators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old has played a career-high 43 games with Ottawa this season, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in 43 games.
Carriere is an undrafted 24-year-old goalie out of the University of Vermont. He is playing his first full professional season, posting a 2.85 GAA and .902 SV% in 10 games (5-4-1) with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
Reaves has only played three games for the Maple Leafs since the beginning of February and was placed on waivers on Thursday. The 38-year-old hard-hitting forward is averaging 7:48 time-on-ice, recording two points (0G / 2A) and 103 hits in 35 games this season.
Orlov took warmups but was a last minute scratch on Thursday after picking up an undisclosed injury. The Hurricanes added that it was considered a minor injury, so he is not expected to be out long-term.
Reaves has only played three games for the Maple Leafs since the beginning of February and has been placed on waivers. The 38-year-old hard-hitting forward is averaging 7:48 time-on-ice, recording two points (0G / 2A) and 103 hits in 35 games this season.
Skinner has regularly been in and out of the Oilers' lineup lately, and will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old Skinner is averaging 12:28 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 53 games this season.
Klingberg is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old Klingberg has been productive from the blueline early in his stint with the Oilers, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in 10 games.
Desharnais leaves the Penguins after playing just ten games for the franchise. He was acquired from the Canucks just last month in the trade that sent Marcus Pettersson to Vancouver. The 28-year-old Desharnais has zero goals and three assists in 44 games this season.
