Gambrell was not on the ice for the morning skate and is doubtful to play Thursday due to a non-COVID illness. In addition to Gambrell, Tim Stützle is also sick and Tim Stützle is questionable with a knee injury.
Kukan has been a regular in the Blue Jackets lineup this season but will be a healthy scratch on Monday. Jake Christiansen was recalled from Cleveland (AHL) on Sunday and will replace Kukan in the lineup on Monday.
Christiansen was recalled from the AHL on Sunday and will replace Dean Kukan in the lineup on Monday. The 22-year-old has spent most of the season in the AHL, scoring 12 goals with 30 assists (42 points) in 54 games. During his time with the Blue Jackets, he has one goal in four games while averaging 10:33 TOI/gm.
Chinakhov suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's game in Boston and will not play in the rematch on Monday. Carson Meyer will make his NHL debut to replace Chinakhov.
Werenski missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Monday vs. the Bruins. Werenski will be back on the top pair with Andrew Peeke and the top power-play unit. Werenski has tallied 17 points (4G / 13A) in his last 18 games.
Harris was a third-round pick in 2018 and recently signed his entry-level contract after finishing up his fourth year at Northeastern University. The 21-year-old defenseman had 20 points (5G / 15A) in 39 games this season.
Monahan has had a tough season, playing primarily in the Flames' bottom-6 and will end his season prematurely due to hip surgery. The Flames acquired Ryan Carpenter from the Blackhawks at the trade deadline and he will likely serve as a full-time replacement for Monahan.
Werenski suffered an upper-body injury in Minnesota on Saturday and will not play Tuesday. Werenski will be replaced by Adam Boqvist at 5v5 and likely on PP1 as well.
Monahan will be a healthy scratch for the first time in his career. Brett Ritchie will draw into the lineup to replace Monahan on the fourth line.