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Guentzel (personal) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Red Wings on Friday.

Guentzel did not play in Tampa Bay's previous game due to personal reasons but will return to the lineup on Friday. The 30-year-old Guentzel is averaging 20:06 time-on-ice and has 77 points (38G / 39A) through 76 games in his first season with Tampa Bay.

Jake Guentzel
Rutta (lower-body) will return in Edmonton on Friday.

Rutta has not played since January 23rd due to a lower-body injury but will return on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers. Before his injury, the 34-year-old Rutta was averaging 16:57 time-on-ice and has eight points (2G / 6A) in 51 games this season.

Jan Rutta
Middleton (upper-body) will be a game-time decision in Calgary on Friday.

Middleton missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but could draw back into the lineup on Friday in Calgary. Middleton has been great in banger leagues this season, posting 20 points (8G / 12A) to go along with 1.4 SOG, 1.5 hits and 2.4 BS per game.

Jacob Middleton