Stamkos left with a lower-body injury in the second period and did not return. Head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Stamkos post-game but did say that he thinks he's going to be OK, and that he'll be evaluated on Sunday morning.
Tomasino missed the Predators' previous game due to an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup Thursday as they take on Arizona. The 21-year-old has two goals, four assists, 19 SOG and two PIMs through 10 games this season.
Saros allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was beaten by Vancouver in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid as expected all season, with his 24-17-6 record, 2.75 GAA and .917 SV%. He will take on the Arizona Coyotes, who just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over St. Louis last game but are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).
Allison left the Flyers' previous game after just 13:19 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday vs. Carolina. The 25-year-old right-winger has eight goals, 13 points, 65 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 45 games prior to the injury.
O'Reilly left the Maple Leafs' previous game after just 11:11 TOI due to a broken finger and underwent surgery to repair it Tuesday. He is expected to miss four weeks after being placed on the long-term injured-reserve Monday. It is a massive loss for the Maple Leafs as the 32-year-old was one of their big Trade Deadline acquisitions and had 15 goals and 24 points through 48 games this season.
McCarron had two goals, three assists, 19 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 13 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) and has been recalled Monday to the Predators. The 27-year-old returns to Nashville, where he had a goal, two points and 17 PIMs through 15 games earlier in the season.
O'Reilly left the Maple Leafs' previous game after just 11:11 TOI due to a broken finger and is considered out indefinitely after being placed on the long-term injured-reserve Monday. It is a massive loss for the Maple Leafs as the 32-year-old was one of their big Trade Deadline acquisitions and had 15 goals and 24 points through 48 games this season.