Jarvis and Sebastian Aho were moved into COVID-19 protocol after positive tests on Monday, meaning they will have to stay in Vancouver and are not expected to be available in Minnesota on Tuesday.

Aho was a late scratch on Sunday with what was called a non-COVID illness. He must have tested positive on Monday, leading to him being placed on the protocol list and being left behind in Vancouver. Seth Jarvis was also placed on the protocol list.

Dzingel suffered an upper-body on Friday and will not play this week. Alex Galchenruk replaced him on Saturday and should remain in the lineup this week.

Lemieux was suspended for five games for biting Brady Tkachuk but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Wild. Lemieux has four goals and one assist in 14 games this season.

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.

Tokarski was likely in line to start on Thursday but will not be available after being placed on the COVID-19 protocol list. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been recalled and either he or Aaron Dell will get the start in Florida.