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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
Nurse (undisclosed) is likely to return on Tuesday vs. Montreal.

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 an option on Tuesday vs. New Jersey.

Bichsel has not played since exiting last Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas. The 20-year-old Bichsel has already established himself as a staple on the Stars blueline this season, averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and recording five points (2G / 3A) in 18 contests.

Lian Bichsel
Celebrini (lower-body) is expected to play on Monday in Toronto after originally being a game-time decision.

Celebrini did not practice on Sunday due to a lower-body injury but is expected to play on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 18-year-old Celebrini has impressed in his first NHL season, averaging 19:45 time-on-ice and scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 49 games.

Macklin Celebrini
Jarnkrok (sports hernia) is expected to return to Toronto's lineup 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.

Calle Jarnkrok
Kurashev (hand) has been placed on IR.

Kurashev did not play on Saturday and has subsequently been placed on Injured Reserve due to a hand injury. The 25-year-old Kurashev has had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, with only 10 points (6G / 4A) in 42 games this season. That said, he has been more productive lately, scoring five points (3G / 2A) in his last 11.

Philipp Kurashev