Marchand was suspended for three games for slew-footing Oliver Ekman-Larsson on November 28th but is set to return to the lineup tonight in Vancouver. Marchand will be back on the top line with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak and comes in with 24 points (9G / 15A) in 18 games.

McAvoy was not on the ice for Saturday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision. With McAvoy absent, Mike Reilly took over on the top power-play unit during the session.

Korpisalo was not available for Thursday's game in Dallas and will miss at least the next three games. Elvis Merzlikins and Dainll Tarasov will serve as the Blue Jackets' goaltending duo while Korpisalo is out.

Johnson had ADR disc replacement surgery, the same surgery as Jack Eichel had. Johnson is expected to miss approximately three months, which means we won't see him until early-March.

Both Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins are dealing with non-COVID illnesses, so Daniil Tarasov has been recalled and is expected to start Thursday.

Marchand will not play Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday before being eligible to play next Wednesday in Vancouver. Erik Haula or Jake DeBrusk will draw into the lineup to replace Marchand on Tuesday.