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Anderson (upper-body) will play on Thursday vs. San Jose after leaving last game due to injury.

Anderson awkwardly collided face first in the board in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, exiting the contest with 12:43 time-on-ice. He will return to the ice on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, aiming to add to his 19 points (9G / 10A) through 58 games this season.

Josh Anderson
Tkachuk (lower-body) will remain out on the weekend as he awaits the final word on his injury status.

Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off. He saw limited ice-time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Canada and will has been sidelined since. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season. The team has not provided concrete details on his injury aside from them expecting him back in the lineup before the conclusion of the season.

Matthew Tkachuk
Miller missed Thursday's practice due to illness.

Miller is battling an illness and did not practice on Thursday. The 31-year-old Miller has 44 points (14G / 30A) in 48 games this season and has been impressive since being traded to the Rangers, scoring nine points (5G / 4A) in eight contests. The Rangers return to action on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

J.T. Miller
Fasching (upper-body) will return on Thursday in Boston.

Fasching has not played an NHL since January 5th due to an upper-body injury and will draw back into the lineup after a brief conditioning stint in Bridgeport (AHL). Before his injury, the 29-year-old Fasching averaged 8:56 time-on-ice and had yet to score a point through 19 games this season.

Hudson Fasching
Hughes (lower-body) is listed as being in the Canucks starting lineup for Wednesday's game in Los Angeles.

Hughes was expected to be out after not taking part in line rushes during warmups, but it now appears he will play as Vancouver opts to dress seven defencemen. Hughes missed Vancouver's final four games before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off and has not played two straight since the NHL resumed it's activities, but will return on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 25-year-old Hughes is amid another Norris trophy caliber season, posting 59 points (14G / 45A) in 47 games.

Quinn Hughes
Fox (upper-body) has been placed on IR.

Fox fell awkwardly onto his left arm in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the New York Islanders, exiting the contest in the third period with 17:48 time-on-ice. He has been placed on Injured Reserve and will not be eligible to return until, at earliest, March 5th against the Washington Capitals. Before his injury, Fox was riding a seven-game point streak, accumulating eight points (2G / 6A). In a corresponding move, the Rangers recalled Matthew Robertson from the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).

Adam Fox
Hughes (lower-body) is a game-time decision in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Hughes missed Vancouver's final four games before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off and has not played two straight since the NHL resumed it's activities, but he could return on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 25-year-old Hughes is amid another Norris trophy caliber season, posting 59 points (14G / 45A) in 47 games.

Quinn Hughes
Nylander (undisclosed) did not practice on Wednesday but is a possibility to play on Friday in New York.

Nylander played 21:21 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win against the Boston Bruins but did not touch the ice in overtime and subsequently did not practice on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury. The 28-year-old Nylander has 58 points (33G / 25A) in 58 games this season.

William Nylander
Tanev (upper-body) is expected to be out on Friday vs. New York but is only considered day-to-day.

Tanev was injured early in the first period of Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins, exiting the game after only 0:49 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. He is not expected to play on Friday but is day-to-day and should not miss significant time. 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
Josi is continuing to be evaluated for an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day.

Josi suffered an upper-body injury after receiving a hit from Sam Bennett in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, exiting the contest late in the second period. The 34-year-old Josi has 38 points (9G / 29A) and a career-worst -26 plus/minus rating through 53 games this season.

Roman Josi
Dobson (lower-body) is expected to return in Boston on Thursday.

Dobson has not played since January 20th, missing 11 consecutive games due to a lower-body injury, but will likely draw back into the Islanders' lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old Dobson has 24 points (6G / 18A) in 46 games this season and will likely reclaim his role on the top powerplay unit, a spot temporarily occupied by Tony DeAngelo.

Noah Dobson
Tkachuk (undisclosed) will remain out on Wednesday vs. Winnipeg.

Tkachuk was injured playing for the American team at the 4Nations Face-Off and will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old Tkachuk is averaging 18:37 time-on-ice, recording 44 points (21G / 23A), 101 penalty minutes, and 188 hits through 56 games this season. His next opportunity to return to the lineup will be on March 1st against the San Jose Sharks.

Brady Tkachuk
Nichushkin (lower-body) will return on Wednesday vs. New Jersey.

Nichushkin has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on December 31st. The 29-year-old forward originally was not supposed to be out long-term but suffered a setback, keeping him sidelined for the previous 21 games. Nichushkin has been effective when in the lineup but has had trouble staying healthy, failing to play more than 65 games in each of his previous six seasons. He has 17 points (11G / 6A) in 21 games this season.

Valeri Nichushkin
Josi is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after leaving Tuesday's game vs. Florida.

Josi suffered an upper-body injury after receiving a hit from Sam Bennett in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, exiting the contest late in the second period. The 34-year-old Josi has 38 points (9G / 29A) and a career-worst -26 plus/minus rating through 53 games this season.

Roman Josi