Allison has missed the Flyers' previous three games due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to return to the lineup Friday as they take on Buffalo. The 25-year-old has eight goals, five assists, 65 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 45 games this season.

Stamkos missed the Lightning's previous game with a lower-body injury but will return to Tampa Bay's lineup Thursday. The 33-year-old has 27 goals, 39 assists, 208 SOG, 36 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 67 games this season prior to his injury.

Saros stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his second-straight victory as he beat Detroit in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been incredibly solid this season, with his 26-18-6 record, 2.75 GAA and .918 SV%. He will face the Chicago Blackhawks, who snapped a three-game losing streak after a 6-3 win over Boston last game but are last in the NHL in goals per game (2.52).

McCarron had two goals, six points and 19 PIMs across 13 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) and has been recalled to Nashville Thursday. The 28-year-old returns to the Predators, where he had a goal and an assist to go along with 24 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 19 games this season.

Barron has been a healthy scratch for the Canadiens' previous six games but will draw back into the lineup from Chris Wideman Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh. The 21-year-old has three goals, six assists, 24 SOG, eight PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 24 games this season.

Evangelista has two goals, two assists, and 14 SOG through six games this season but will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. Detroit as he deals with an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old has been enjoying a great first run in the NHL after receiving his first call-up just a few weeks ago.

Saros allowed four goals on 37 shots (.892 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat the Anaheim Ducks in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been the Predators' best player this season, with his 25-18-6 record, .917 SV% and 2.78 GAA. He will face the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost seven of their last nine games and are 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.98).

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.

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.