Conor Sheary will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Atkinson to re-enter the lineup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Atkinson, the former 40-goal scorer, had 28 points (13G / 15A) and a -22 plus/minus, the worst of his career, in 70 games with the Philadelphia Flyers last season.
Cam Atkinson is expected to draw back into Tampa Bay's lineup on Thursday, resulting in Sheary being a healthy scratch. Sheary played 10:18 time-on-ice in his season debut and recorded four penalty minutes.
Albert Johansson will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the New York Rangers, allowing Gustafsson to re-enter the Red Wings' lineup against his former team. In one game with the Red Wings this season, Gustafsson has one points (0G / 1A) and three shots on goal.
Erik Gustafsson will draw back into the Red Wings lineup on Thursday, sending Johansson to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Johansson made his NHL debut this season and has tallied two block and five hits while averaging 11:42 time-on-ice.
Johnson was a healthy scratch on Tuesday and was replaced in the lineup by Jordan Harris. Johnson, in his 19th NHL season, played the first two games for the Blue Jackets, his second stint with the team, averaging 14:43 time-on-ice while recording one block and two hits.
Labanc was signed by the Blue Jackets prior to the start of the season and has added some offensive contributions, tallying two points (0G / 2A) in three games, but will serve as a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. Justin Danforth will draw into the lineup as Labanc's replacement.
Erik Brannstrom has been recalled from Abbottsford (AHL) and will draw into the Canucks' lineup as Forbort's replacement. In three games this season, the 32-year-old Forbort has one point (0G / 1A), five blocks, and one hit.
O'Brien will take a seat on Wednesday after drawing into the lineup for Monday's game in New Jersey. Michael Carcone will re-enter the lineup in his place.
Carcone will re-enter the lineup after sitting out Monday's game in New Jersey. Liam O'Brien will sit in his place.
Ludvig will draw back out of the lineup after making his Avalanche debut against the Islanders on Monday. Calvin de Haan will re-enter the lineup in his place.
de Haan will re-enter the lineup after being a healthy scratch for Monday's game against the Islanders. John Ludvig will sit in his place.
Bortuzzo, the 35-year-old stay-at-home defenseman, is entering his 14th NHL season and has 20 goals and 74 points in 560 career games played. He will provide Utah with some much-needed defensive depth, especial with Sean Durzi (upper body) out of the lineup indefinitely.
Michael Carcone will replace O'Brien on Wednesday. O'Brien has played in two of four games for Utah HC so far this season, recording one shot on goal and 10 hits.
Liam O'Brien will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Carcone to re-enter the lineup for Utah HC. Carcone has been held without a point in two games so far this season.
Olen Zellweger will draw back into the Ducks' lineup on Wednesday, sending Vaakanainen to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Vaakanainen is in his seventh NHL season. He had 14 points (1G / 13A) in 68 games with the Ducks last season.
Urho Vaakanainen will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Zellweger to draw back into the lineup. The 21-year-old Zellweger recorded 13:43 time-on-ice and one block in his only contest this season.
Justin Brazeau and Morgan Geekie will serve as healthy scratches on Wednesday, allowing Max Jones and Riley Tufte to draw back into the Bruins' lineup. The 26-year-old Geekie has zero points a -4 plus/minus through four games this season. Geekie debuted with the Bruins last season, posting a career-high 39 points (17G / 22A) in 76 games.
