Byram was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate but will not play vs. the Ducks. Head coach Jared Bednar said that he will likely play Thursday vs. the Wild. The rookie, who has two assists in 15 games this season, will miss his night straight game tonight.
Cozens left Thursday's game with an upper-body injury following a hit from Zach Aston-Reese and it will keep him out of Saturday's rematch. Riley Sheahan is expected to centre the top line with Cozens and Jack Eichel out.
Cozens was hurt on a hit from Zach Aston-Reese on Thursday and was not on the ice for Friday's practice. Cozens, who is still being evaluated, is considered day-to-day, so don't expect to see him on Saturday.
Bryson was scratched on Sunday but will be back in the lineup in New York. Bryson has no points but has four shots and a plus-2 rating in his first three career NHL games.
Cozens did not play Sunday vs. the Flyers but will play Tuesday in New York. Cozens is expected to replace Casey Mittelstadt and skate on the third line with Cody Eakin and Tobias Rieder. The rookie forward has three goals and one assist in 14 games.
Zucker took an awkward spill on Tuesday and had to be helped off of the ice. Head coach Mike Sullivan announced that he’ll be out “longer-term” so look for Zach Aston-Reese to move onto Evgeni Malkin’s wing on Thursday.
Gilbert was hurt in a fight with Keegan Kolesar last Tuesday and will miss at least one month after undergoing surgery. Gilbert was moved to injured reserve.