Nichushkin was not able to complete a full practice on Monday and will likely remain sidelined on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. Originally given a day-to-day timeline, Nichushkin, and the Avalanche have been patient with his recovery and have not rushed his return to the lineup. The 29-year-old winger has 11 goals and six assists in 21 games this season.
Maroon is averaging 11:32 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) and 73 hits in 42 games this season. Philipp Kurashev will draw back into Chicago's lineup as Maroon's replacement.
Frederic will not play on Monday against the San Jose Sharks due to an illness. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 14:10 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 47 games this season. Oliver Wahlstrom will draw into the lineup as Frederic's replacement.
Jankowski was limited to only 1:16 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old Jankowski is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 37 games this season.
Pacioretty has missed some time this season due to various injuries and will be sidelined again on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 36-year-old Pacioretty has 12 points (5G / 7A) and 89 hits in 32 games this season. Fraser Minten will return to the lineup as Pacioretty's replacement.
Romanov returned from a three-game absence in Saturday's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, but could return to the sidelines on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:49 time-on-ice, recording nine points (0G / 9A), 70 blocks, and 75 hits in 31 games this season.
Poehling exited Thursday's game against the New York Islanders and has not played since due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old Poehling is averaging 13:18 time-on-ice and has 15 points (4G / 11A) in 43 games this season.
Danforth has not played since December 10th due to a lower-body injury but will make his return on Monday. The 31-year-old Danforth is averaging a career-high 15:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 25 games this season. Kevin Labanc will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Danforth's return.
Granlund is battling a lower-body injury but will play against the Boston Bruins on Monday. The 32-year-old Granlund is averaging 21:01 time-on-ice and has 37 points (12G / 25A) in 46 games this season.
Liljegren did not play on Saturday due to an illness but will return to the lineup on Monday against the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-olse Liljegren is averaging 18:15 time-on-ice and has four points (4G / 4A) in 35 games this season. Marc-Edouard Vlasic will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Liljegren's return.
Kovalenko has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on January 7th, missing five straight games. The 25-year-old Kovalenko has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 40 games this season.
Head coach Andre Tourigny mentioned on Sunday that he did not think Sergachev would be ready for Monday vs. Winnipeg but left with saying he was a game-time decision. The 26-year-old defenseman missed Saturday's win vs. St. Louis as he dealt with an upper-body injury.
