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McAvoy (undisclosed) will return vs. Washington on Thursday.

McAvoy has not played since January 11th, missing seven games, but will return to the lineup on Thursday after practicing for the last several days. The 27-year-old McAvoy is averaging 23:41 time-on-ice but is having an off season offensively, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A) in 45 games.

Charlie McAvoy
Ullmark (back) participated in morning skate but will remain out on Thursday vs. Washington.

Ullmark has not played since December 22nd, missing 16 games with a back injury, but appears to be nearing a return to action. After a rough start to his tenure in Ottawa, the 31-year-old Ullmark was finally starting to play to his potential before his injury, posting an exquisite .954 SV% in nine games (8-0-1). His next chance to return will be on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild.

Linus Ullmark
Aho (illness) will be a game-time decision vs. Chicago on Thursday.

Aho was absent from Carolina's morning skate on Thursday due to an illness but could be an option in their meeting with the Chicago Blackhawks. The 27-year-old Aho has 51 points (17G / 34A) in 51 games this season, including five points (3G / 2A) in his last three.

Sebastian Aho
Sergachev (upper-body) will play against the Penguins on Wednesday.

Sergachev has missed five straight games with an upper-body injury but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging a monstrous 25:45 time-on-ice, a career-high, recording 30 points (8G / 22A), 81 blocks, and 23 hits in 44 games this season.

Mikhail Sergachev
Juulsen (undisclosed) has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play in Nashville on Wednesday.

Juulsen is averaging 16:34 time-on-ice and has zero points, a -11 plus/minus, 57 blocks, and 89 hits in 32 games this season. He has not played since January 14th but appears ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Nashville Predators.

Noah Juulsen
Fiala (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Florida on Wednesday.

Fiala is battling an illness but will be available for Wednesday's contest against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old forward has 29 points (16G / 13A) in 46 games and his pacing for his worst offensive output since the 2018-19 season when he has 39 points (13G / 26A) in 83 games. That said, he has picked it up lately, with seven points (2G / 5A) in his last six games.

Kevin Fiala
Knies (upper-body) has been placed on IR retroactive to January 22nd.

Knies suffered an upper-body injury on January 22nd and has not played since. The 22-year-old Knies is having a productive season in Toronto, scoring 31 points (18G / 13A) in 47 games. He has 12 points (7G / 5A) in his last 10 games. In a corresponding move, the Maple Leafs activated Max Pacioretty from IR.

Matthew Knies
Kapanen missed practice on Wednesday due to illness.

Kapanen's status for Edmonton's next game on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings is uncertain after missing practice on Wednesday due to an illness. The 28-year-old Kapanen is averaging 11:52 time-on-ice and has nine points (5G / 4A) in 28 games with Edmonton this season.

Kasperi Kapanen
Granlund (illness) missed practice on Wednesday and is uncertain if he will play on Thursday in Seattle.

Granlund did not practice on Wednesday and could miss Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken. The 32-year-old Granlund has had a productive second season in San Jose, tallying 44 points (15G / 29A) in 51 games. He has seven points (3G / 4A) in his last five contests.

Mikael Granlund
Juulsen (undisclosed) is a game-time decision to return in Nashville on Wednesday.

Juulsen is averaging 16:34 time-on-ice and has zero points, a -11 plus/minus, 57 blocks, and 89 hits in 32 games this season. He has not played since January 14th but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Nashville Predators.

Noah Juulsen