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John Klingberg will return to the Ducks' lineup Thursday vs. Colorado (Illness).

Klingberg missed the Ducks' previous contest due to an illness but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. the Avalanche. The 30-year-old has been enjoying a decent first season in Anaheim, with six goals, nine assists, 62 SOG and an ugly -26 plus/minus through 40 games prior to missing the previous contest.

John Klingberg
Skinner will start Wednesday vs. the Blue Jackets.

Skinner stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) for his first win in four starts as he beat Vancouver his last time out. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has been solid all season for the Oilers, with his 13-10-2 record, .915 SV% and 2.92 GAA. He takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost four of their last five games after a 4-3 overtime loss to Calgary last game.

Stuart Skinner
Delia led the Canucks onto the ice for warmups.

Delia allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) as he lost to Colorado in his previous start. The 28-year-old will make his tenth appearance Tuesday, as he continues to lock down the crease while Thatcher Demko is on the mend. He is currently 4-3-0 with a 3.18 GAA and .897 SV%. He will hope to get back in the win column as he takes on Chicago, who lost their last game 2-1 vs. Los Angeles and are 31st in both goals (2.4) and shots (26.3) per game.

Collin Delia
Delia was the first goalie off the ice at the Canucks morning skate.

Delia allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) as he lost to Colorado in his previous start. The 28-year-old will make his tenth appearance Tuesday, as he continues to lock down the crease while Thatcher Demko is on the mend. He is currently 4-3-0 with a 3.18 GAA and .897 SV%. He will hope to get back in the win column as he takes on Chicago, who lost their last game 2-1 vs. Los Angeles and are 31st in both goals (2.4) and shots (26.3) per game.

Collin Delia
Evander Kane has been activated from the long-term injured reserve and will play Tuesday (wrist).

Kane lacerated his wrist on Nov. 8th vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning and has been activated off the LTIR and will draw back into the Oilers lineup as they take on Seattle. Prior to the injury, Kane had five goals, eight assists, 50 SOG and 16 PIMs in 14 games played.

Evander Kane
Kane (hand) is expected to return to the Oilers lineup on Tuesday.

Kane has been out since November 8th but is expected to draw back into the Oilers' lineup on Saturday. In order to open up the cap space necessary to activate Kane, the Oilers are expected to play Kailer Yamamoto on LTIR. Kane had 13 points (5G / 8A) in 14 games prior to getting hurt.

Evander Kane
Delia will start Thursday in Tampa.

Delia was pulled after allowing four goals on 13 shots (.692 SV%) in his previous start vs. Winnipeg. Other than his last start, Delia has been solid when called upon this season, with his 3-1-0 record, 3.14 GAA and .902 SV%. He will face Tampa Bay, who won their last game 6-3 over Columbus and are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.54).

Collin Delia
Stuart Skinner (personal) is not expected to be available Wednesday or Friday.

Skinner was placed on the non-roster list Tuesday as he left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their first son. The 24-year-old will be missed, as he has taken over the starting gig in Edmonton due to his strong play resulting in his 12-10-2 record, 2.96 GAA and .914 SV%.

Stuart Skinner