Blackwood joins Akira Schimd on the COVID-19 protocol list, leaving the Devils with only Jon Gillies between the pipes. Expect Blackwood to miss tomorrow's game against the Islanders but should be back for their next game, next Wednesday vs. Arizona.

Colton missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back in the Lightning's bottom-6 on Tuesday. Colton re-enters the lineup with 14 points (4G / 10A) in 34 games this season.

Nichushkin has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but will play Monday vs. the Kraken. Nichushkin will replace Gabriel Landeskog (COVID-19 protocol) in the lineup.

Landeskog, who was named the first star in the NHL last week, will miss Monday's game vs. the Kraken. Valeri Nichushkin will return from an upper-body injury and will replace Landeskog in the lineup on Monday.

Merkley had one goal in six games with the Sharks earlier in the season. He's spent most of the year in the AHL, where he has tallied 17 points (1G / 6A) in 22 games. Merkley will replace Erik Karlsson (upper-body) in the lineup and is expected to see some power-play time on the second unit.

Lindgren has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back in the lineup vs. Edmonton. Lindgren will likely replace Zac Jones in the lineup and will be paired with Adam Fox.

Parise, Cal Clutterbuck, Matt Martin and Robin Salo have been activated from COVID-19 protocol and are expected to suit up vs. the Sabres.