Fox (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups and will play Saturday in Columbus.
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O'Brien (lower-body) went back to Utah to be evaluated.
McAvoy (shoulder) is still considered week-to-week.
McAvoy has been out since the 4Nations Face-off and his return to the Bruins lineups is still at least a couple weeks away according to head coach Joe Sacco.
Fox (upper-body) was activated from IR.
Fox is considered a game-time decision for Saturday but activating him from IR all but guarantees he will play in Columbus. Fox, who missed the last eight games, has five goals and 43 assists (48 points) in 58 games this season.
Jensen (lower-body) will not play on Saturday.
Jensen has been battling an undisclosed injury lately, taking practices off to manage it, but he will sit Saturday in Toronto. Travis Hamonic will draw back into the lineup to replace him.
Fox (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Fox has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury but he was a full participant in Saturday's morning skate and is "trending" towards playing according to head coach Peter Laviolette. It appeared as if Carson Soucy would sit if Fox plays.
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.
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.
Orlov (undisclosed) will remain out vs. Detroit on Friday.
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 (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.
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.
Janmark (illness) is a game-time decision on Long Island on Friday.
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 (undisclosed) practiced on Friday after missing Vancouver's previous game and is probable to return on Saturday vs. Chicago.
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 (D) will play on Saturday in Chicago after practicing on Friday.
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 (appendix) is a game-time decision in Anaheim on Friday.
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 is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
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 is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
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 day-to-day with an illness.
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 (lower-body) returned to practice with Vancouver on Friday.
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 (upper-body) is expected to be available to return vs. Florida on Saturday.
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.
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