Tarasenko skated on a line with Brayden Schenn in Friday’s practice, indicating that he’s getting very close to making his season debut. The Blues start a six-game road trip on Saturday in San Jose and it goes until Monday, March 8th, so look for Tarasenko to debut sometime in the next week.

Brodin has been out since February 2nd but was on the ice for Friday's practice and is expected to play Saturday in Anaheim. Brodin had a nice start to the season, posting six points (2G / 4A) in his first 11 games.

Bogosian was given a breather on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Thursday but will be back in the lineup tonight in Montreal. Bogosian will replace Mikko Lehtonen.

Spurgeon has been out since February 2nd but will be back in the lineup tonight in Anaheim. Spurgeon is expected to be paired with Ian Cole, who also makes his return to the lineup. Spurgeon has two assists in 11 games this season.

Zuccarello missed the first month of the season after undergoing surgery on his right arm in early-December. He'll make his season debut on Tuesday but will be eased back into the lineup, starting on the fourth line with Luke Johnson and Gerald Mayhew. Zuccarello had 15 goals with 22 assists (37 points) in 65 games a season ago.

Petersen allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Kings win in Minnesota last Tuesday. It was Petersen's first win of the season, as he's opened 1-2-0 with a 2.38 GAA and .919 SV% in three appearances. Tonight he faces a Ducks team that is on a three-game losing streak and sit dead last in the NHL in goals per game (1.60).

Foligno being added to the COVID-19 reserve list means that he will not be available for Sunday's rematch with the Avalanche. With him out, the Wild will need to recall someone from their taxi squad.