





With Connor Hellebuyck remaining out due to rest from the Four Nations Tournament, Kaapo Kahkonen has been recalled from Manitoba (AHL) and is expected to back up Eric Comrie on Saturday. Kahkonen is expected to be returned to the minors once Hellebuyck returns to the team in Winnipeg on Monday.




Eberle has not played since mid November after undergoing surgery to address a pelvic issue. Before his injury, the 34-year-old Eberle was averaging 15:51 time-on-ice and had 11 points (6G / 5A) in 17 games this season.

Barrie will report to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) after clearing waivers on Friday. The 33-year-old Barrie has been limited to only 13 games with the Flames this season, tallying three points (1G / 2A).

Pelletier was acquired in a trade from the Calgary Flames on January 30th but missed four straight games due to difficulties with his visa. The 23-year-old Pelletier averaged 12:38 time-on-ice and had 11 points (4G / 7A) in 24 games with the Flames this season.

Evans missed Seattle's final five games before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off due to an upper-body injury but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Evans has 21 points (5G / 16A) in 50 games this season.

Montour exited Seattle's final game before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off but will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old Montour has 27 points (10G / 17A) in 56 games this season.

Nichushkin has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on December 31st. The 29-year-old forward originally was not supposed to be out long-term but suffered a setback, keeping him sidelined for the previous 19 games. Nichushkin has been effective when in the lineup but has had trouble staying healthy, failing to play more than 65 games in each of his previous six seasons. He has 17 points (11G / 6A) in 21 games this season. His next chance to return to the lineup will be when Colorado returns home to host the New Jersey Devils on February 26th.

Zamula missed eight consecutive games leading into the break for the 4-Nations Face Off due to an upper-body injury, but will be available to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Before his injury, the 24-year-old Zamula was averaging 16:52 time-on-ice and had 11 points (3G / 8A) in 39 games.

Ristolainen missed Philadelphia's final three games leading into the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, but will be available to return to action on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 30-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:31 time-on-ice and has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 54 games this season.

Poehling has not played since January 16th, missing 11 games with an upper-body injury, but will be available to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old Poehling is averaging 13:18 time-on-ice and has 15 points (4G / 11A) in 43 games this season.

Tippett missed four consecutive games leading up to the break for the 4-Nations Face Off but will return to the ice on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Tippett has 30 points (14G / 16A) and 75 hits in 52 games this season.

Savoie made his NHL debut last season, playing one game with the Buffalo Sabres, but has not played since. The 21-year-old forward has been impressive at the AHL level this season, scoring 37 points (13G / 24A) in 45 games with the Bakersfield Condors.
