Lagesson missed Wednesday's game in St. Louis while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back in the lineup in New Jersey. The Oilers are also expected to get Jesse Puljujarvi and Darnell Nurse back.

Stevens was a fifth-round pick in 2016 and has spent the first four years of his professional career in the AHL. He has picked up three goals and nine assists (12 points) in 20 AHL games this season.

The Canadiens' COVID-19 list grew to nine players, one day ahead of Tuesday's game in Tampa. With Petry out, look for Kale Clague to play a much larger role and for Corey Schueneman to make his NHL debut.

The Canadiens' COVID-19 list grew to nine players, one day ahead of Tuesday's game in Tampa. With Chiarot out, look for Sami Niku to draw back onto Montreal's blueline on Tuesday.

Detroit added two more players to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday but removed three on Monday. With Raymond out until at least the middle of next week, look for Robby Fabbri to move up to the top line on Wednesday.

The Coyotes now have a total of six players currently in COVID-19 protocol with Fischer and Ilya Lyubushkin being added on Sunday. Unless he tests out, Fischer will be out until at least the middle of next week.

The Oilers have already been shut down through the Christmas break, so we'll see when they resume play next week. Lagesson will likely be out until at least next Thursday.

Motte now joined Tucker Poolman, Luke Schenn, Brad Hunt and Juho Lammikko in protocol for the Canucks. On Saturday, they're scheduled to host the Maple Leafs, who have added four players to COVID-19 protocol in the last 24 hours.