Kukan has been a healthy scratch for the the last six games, but will play for the first time since October 23rd. Kukan has no points and is averaging 12:13 TOI/GM in five games this season. Kukan replaces Scott Harrington.

Kukan, 24, was selected to play in his first AHL All-Star Classic this season after collecting one goal and 12 assists (13 points) in 28 games with Cleveland. He did not appear in an NHL games during his call-up.

Kukan, 22, has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 29 games with Lake Erie this season. He appeared in two games with the Blue Jackets earlier this season, failing to pick up a point.