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Strome did not play in Washington's most recent game, a 1-0 loss on Tuesday to the Dallas Stars, but was a game-time decision for Friday's game against the New York Islanders. Strome is off to another hot start this season, with 10 points (2G / 8A) in nine games.

Kochetkov has been battling a lower-body injury since the beginning of October and has yet to suit up this season. It's unclear how many AHL appearances he will require before being ready to make his season debut. The 26-year-old Kochetkov posted a 2.60 GAA and .897 SV% in 47 appearances last season (27-16-3).

Brown has played all 11 games for the Devils this season, but was surprisingly absent from practice on Friday and could be at jeopardy of missing his first game of the season on Saturday. The 31-year-old Brown is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice and has six points (5G / 1A) in 11 games this season.

Reaves has played in all but one game for the Sharks this season, but he will sit out on Saturday, tending to an undisclosed injury. The 39-year-old Reaves is averaging 6:43 time-on-ice, recording two points (2G / 0A), 10 penalty minutes, and 37 hits in 10 games.
