Garland missed Saturday's game vs. the Avalanche but is expected to play tonight vs. the Kings. It's unclear who he will skate with but he played with Christian Dvorak and Phil Kessel in his most recent game.

Garland is expected to miss three weeks, which could effectively end his 2020 campaign. This is a huge-blow for the Coyotes, who lose their leading goal-scorer in the middle of a playoff race.

Garland was “sent” to the AHL on Wednesday in a paper move before the NHL roster freeze but returns ahead of Thursday’s game. Garland has not recorded a point but has 16 shots on goal while averaging 13:11 TOI/gm in six games.

Garland was given an opportunity to produce right away, playing on the top PP and seeing some top-6 minutes but didn’t pick up a point in six games. He heads back to Tucson where he has 19 points (8G / 11A) in 18 games this season.

Garland, 22, was a fifth-round pick (No.123 overall) in 2015 and could make his NHL debut this week. Garland is replacing Michael Grabner, who is out indefinitely with an eye injury. Garland leads Tucson with 19 points (8G / 11A) in 18 games this season.