Janmark missed Thursday's game with an illness but is set to return on Friday against the New York Islanders. The 32-year-old Janmark has settled into a bottom-six role for the Oilers this season, averaging 12:56 time-on-ice and scored 17 points (2G / 15A) in 63 games this season.
Orlov will miss a fourth consecutive game due to an undisclosed ailment and remains day-to-day. 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.
Svechnikov played only 12:41 time-on-ice in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets and has not played since, unlikely to return to the lineup until next week. The 24-year-old Svechnikov has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 63 games this season. He has been held off the score sheet in five straight games.
Bjugstad has not played since March 1st and will remain out of the lineup on Friday despite being activated from Injured Reserve. The 32-year-old Bjugstad is averaging 12:39 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 53 games this season.
Janmark was absent from practice on Wednesday, did not play on Thursday, and will be a game-time decision on Friday against the New York Islanders. The 32-year-old Janmark has settled into a bottom-six role for the Oilers this season, averaging 12:56 time-on-ice and scored 17 points (2G / 15A) in 63 games this season.
Myers was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Canucks not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The 35-year-old Myers is averaging 20:47 time-on-ice and has 21 points (4G / 17A) in 61 games this season.
Pettersson played only 4:06 time-on-ice before exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames due to an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:31 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games this season.
Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the deadline last week and could finally make his debut with the team as he approaches his return from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Colangelo has been effective for the Ducks lately but will be out day-to-day due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old forward has six points (5G / 1A) in his last six games while averaging under 13 minutes of ice time per game.
Johnston played 7:05 time-on-ice in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club and will be out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old forward is averaging 8:41 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 43 games this season.
Blackwood is battling an illness but will likely suit up as the back up to Scott Wedgewood on Friday against the Calgary Flames. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been stellar since joining Colorado, posting a 2.17 GAA and .919 SV% in 28 games (18-7-3).
Demko has not played since February 8th due to a lower-body injury but appears to be progressing towards a return after participating at practice on Friday. The 29-year-old Demko was performing at a high level before his injury, posting a 1.21 GAA and .955 SV% in his previous five appearances (3-1-0).
Armia was a late scratch before Wednesday's game due to an upper-body injury, but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Armia is averaging 14:42 time-on-ice and has 25 points (11G / 14A) in 64 games this season.
Kucherov has missed the last four periods of hockey for Tampa Bay due to an illness but appears to be ready to return to the lineup after practicing with the team on Friday. The 31-year-old Kucherov remains among the league leaders with 92 points (28G / 64A) in 61 games this season. That said, the elite forward has been held off the scoresheet in two straight games for only the second time this season.
Norris has battled injuries the past few seasons, a trend that unfortunately has followed him to his new club, the Buffalo Sabres. The 25-year-old Norris was acquired by the Sabres last week in a trade that sent Dylan Cozens to the Ottawa Senators. Norris has been productive early in his tenure with Buffalo, recording two points (1G / 1A) and averaging 18:36 time-on-ice in three games.
Peterka did not play in Buffalo's previous game and will miss at least one more contest due to a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old Peterka has a career-high 51 points (19G / 32A) in 61 games this season.
Bichsel did not practice on Thursday due to an illness and is not ready to join the team for the Friday night matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. The 20-year-old rookie defenseman is averaging 14:57 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 22 games this season. Brendan Smith will draw into the Stars' lineup as Bichsel's replacement.
Gudbranson only played three games this season before suffering a shoulder injury and undergoing surgery in October. The 33-year-old is in his 14th NHL season, his third with Columbus, and is slated to make his return to the lineup next week.
Christiansen was limited to only 5:27 time-on-ice before exiting Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old Christiansen is averaging 12:43 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) in 65 games this season.
Backlund exited the Flames' 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks in the first period and will be out week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old Backlund is averaging 18:48 time-on-ice and has 24 points (11G / 13A) in 64 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Flames recalled Dryden Hunt from the Calgary Wranglers (AHL).
