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Bunting (appendix) took full part in warmups and is expected to make his Predators debut on Friday.

Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the deadline last week and looks set to 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.

Michael Bunting
Janmark (illness) will return to the Oilers lineup on Friday.

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.

Mattias Janmark
Svechnikov (undisclosed) will remain out vs. Detroit on Friday.

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.

Andrei Svechnikov
Bjugstad (upper-body) has been activated from the IR but will remain out on Friday in Seattle.

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.

Nick Bjugstad