Bouchard was scratched Saturday vs. the Maple Leafs but is expected to replace Kris Russell in the lineup on Monday. Bouchard, who has one goal and three assists in 11 games this season, will skate on the third pairing with Ethan Bear.
Hyman missed Monday's game against the Flames but will replace Nic Petan in the lineup on Wednesday. Hyman will likely return to the top line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner and comes in with 10 points (4G / 6A) in 18 games this season.
Kulak has been a healthy scratch for the last three games but will replace Victor Mete in the lineup on Tuesday. Kulak has three assists, a plus-3 rating and 15 shots on goal in 13 games this season.
After returning to the lineup on Saturday, Hyman will come right back out of the lineup on Monday. Hyman is listed as day-to-day again. Nic Petan will replace him the Maple Leafs' bottom-6.
Hyman was scratched from the lineup on Thursday but will replace Nic Petan and draw back into the lineup on Saturday. Hyman will likely be back on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander and comes in with 10 points (4G / 6A) in 17 games this season.
Kulak was in the lineup for five straight games but will make way for Victor Mete to get some playing time on Saturday.
Ekholm was hurt Tuesday vs. the Lightning and did not return for the third period. Head coach John Hynes told a local radio station that Ekholm is week-to-week, so expect him to miss at least a couple of weeks.
The Predators cited "baby reasons" for why he missed Monday's game but he is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Expect Ekholm to replace Jared Tinordi on the blueline.
