Krug left late in Saturday’s game, but will be in the lineup tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Krug has picked up four assists in 10 games this month, including one assist in the Bruins win over the Blue Jackets last Tuesday.
Faulk will miss his fourth straight game with a leg injury. The Hurricanes said they’re being smart with Faulk’s injury, so he will not travel to Ottawa for Thursday’s game. He remains close to returning, but it won’t come until Friday at the earliest when the Hurricanes return home to play the Sharks.
Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters said that Faulk is getting close, but will not play on Tuesday. He is expected to practice again on Wednesday and could be back in the lineup on Thursday in Ottawa.
The Blues are done until after the All-Star break so they’ve sent Binnington down to play with Chicago until after the break. If Jake Allen isn’t ready to go immediately following the break, then Binnington will likely be called back up.
Parayko missed Wednesday’s game with an illness, but will be back in the lineup on Friday in Colorado. With Parayko back in, Andre Benoit is expected to come out. Parayko has 19 points (6G / 13A) in 47 games this season.
Gunnarsson missed the last five games with an upper-body injury, but will be back in the Blues lineup on Friday. Gunnarsson has one goal and four assists (five points) in 44 games this season.
Gunnarsson was healthy enough to play tonight in Detroit, but Blues’ GM Doug Armstrong said that he did not activate him from IR in time for him to play tonight. With Gunnarsson and Colton Parayko both out, the Blues will go with 13 forwards and five defensemen.
Parayko was listed as a game-time decision but has been ruled out tonight vs. the Red Wings. With Parayko out, Andre Benoit will play. Parayko is listed as day-to-day.
Parayko missed the Blues morning skate on Wednesday and is listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game vs. the Red Wings. Monitor Parayko’s status prior to and during pregame warmups.
Gunnarsson has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, but he is expected to be activated from IR and play on Wednesday vs. the Red Wings. With Gunnarsson back in expect Andre Benoit to be a healthy scratch.
