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Tanev (upper-body) has a chance to return on Saturday in Colorado.

Tanev has missed the last three games, will miss a fourth on Wednesday, but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:48 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (2G / 15A) and 151 blocks in 57 games this season.

Chris Tanev
Ekholm (illness) missed practice and is questionable to play on Thursday vs. Montreal.

Ekholm played only 17:59 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, a significant decrease from the 22:36 he is averaging this season, and could miss Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens due to an illness. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season.

Mattias Ekholm
Lorentz (undisclosed) will rejoin Toronto's lineup on Wednesday in Vegas.

Lorentz has not played the previous two games for the Maple Leafs due to an undisclosed ailment, but he will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 28-year-old Lorentz is averaging 10:26 time-on-ice and has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 59 games this season.

Steven Lorentz
Hughes (undisclosed) will not play on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Hughes played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury but will return to the sidelines. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games. That said, his inability to remain in the lineup lately causes notable concern for a Canucks team desperately trying to stay in the mix for a playoff spot.

Quinn Hughes
Kupari was without an update after leaving Tuesday's game vs. the Islanders due to an upper-body injury.

Kupari exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders after only 7:34 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Kupari is averaging 10:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 58 games this season.

Rasmus Kupari
Hamilton was without an update on his lower-body injury after leaving Tuesday's game vs. Dallas early.

Hamilton was limited to only 5:15 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, exiting the contest in the first period due to a lower-body injury. With Jack Hughes already sidelined due to an injury, the Devils can ill afford to lose the services of their top defenseman. Hamilton has 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. After Hamilton left the game on Tuesday, Luke Hughes occupied his spot on New Jersey's top powerplay unit.

Dougie Hamilton
Necas had his ice time limited in Tuesday's win due to an illness.

Necas was battling nausea in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing only 15:23 time-on-ice. His status is unclear for Colorado's next contest on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Necas has been terrific since joining the Avalanche, scoring 13 points (4G / 9A) in 13 games.

Martin Necas
Gourde (lower-body) is expected to play against the Wild on Tuesday.

Gourde has not played since January 2nd but will return to the Kraken lineup on Tuesday. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and appears now to be fully healthy in time for the March 7th deadline.

Yanni Gourde
Bjugstad missed practice on Tuesday due to illness.

Bjugstad did not practice on Tuesday due to an illness but will have two full days to recover before Utah returns to the ice on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. 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
Gourde (lower-body) is a game-time decision to return on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

Gourde has not played since January 2nd and but appears to be nearing a return after ramping up intensity at practice. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and appears destined to make his return before the March 7th deadline.

Yanni Gourde
Nurse (undisclosed) is expected to return on Tuesday vs. Anaheim.

Nurse has missed two straight due to an undisclosed injury but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old Nurse has 22 points (4G / 18A) in 55 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight.

Darnell Nurse
Bichsel (concussion) is expected to return vs. New Jersey on Tuesday.

Bichsel has been sidelined the previous three games for the Stars due to a concussion but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 20-year-old Bichsel is averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 18 games this season. Brendan Smith will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Bichsel's return.

Lian Bichsel
Jarnkrok will return on Monday vs. San Jose.

Jarnkrok has not played this season, aggravating an injury during the preseason, suffering a setback, and ultimately undergoing surgery to address a sports hernia. The 33-year-old Jarnkrok had provided a steady dose of secondary offense in two seasons with the Maple Leafs, scoring 60 points (30G / 30A) in 125 combined games. Ryan Reaves will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Jarnkrok's return.

Calle Jarnkrok