Svechnikov missed Saturday's game vs. the Sabres but is expected to play tonight in Winnipeg. Svechnikov will face-off against his brother, Evgeny, tonight and comes in with nine goals and 12 assists (21 points) in 22 games this season.

Kase has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but could return to the lineup on Saturday. Kase skated on the third line in Friday's practice, which is a good sign for his availability heading into Saturday.

Roslovic has just five points (3G / 2A) in his last 15 games and three of those points came in one game (Nov.22). Justin Danforth will replace him in the Blue Jackets' bottom-6.

Stillman has missed the last three games with a knee injury but will be a game-time decision in Washington. Stillman would replace Calvin de Haan (back) if he were to play.

With Tony DeAngelo placed on the COVID-19 protocol list, Chatfield was recalled from the AHL and travelled to Dallas for Tuesday's game. Chatfield has scored four goals with three assists (seven points) in 17 AHL games this season and has one assist in 18 career NHL games with the Canucks.

Stastny has missed the last eight games with a bone bruise on his foot. Stastny is expected to return in a bottom-6 role and comes in with eight points (4G / 4A) in 11 games this season.

Kase is dealing with an undisclosed injury that kept him out of Thursday's practice and will sideline him for Friday's game. With Kase out, Wayne Simmonds will move up to the Maple Leafs' third-line.