Forsberg has missed the last nine games with an upper-body injury but could return to the lineup on Wednesday. Forsberg skated with Ryan Johansen and Eeli Tolvanen in the morning skate but head coach John Hynes said he will be a game-time decision.
Forsberg skated in a non-contact jersey during Monday's morning skate and could return to the lineup at some point this week. The Predators have three more games this week, so monitor his status as the week progresses.
Novak was a healthy scratch in Montreal on Saturday but will replace Mathieu Olivier in the lineup on Monday. Novak has collected five assists in 14 games this season.
Carrier has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Saturday in Montreal. Carrier has scored one goal with four assists (five points) in 13 games this season.
Marchessault is expected to miss Tuesday's game vs. the Hurricanes after being placed in COVID-19 protocol, one day after William Carrier was. With Marchessault out, the Golden Knights will be without Marchessault, William Karlsson, Max Pacioretty, Jack Eichel and Nolan Patrick up front.
Carrier was forced to leave Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head by a Tyler Seguin shot. Head coach John Hynes said that Carrier was "up and moving about" and travelled with the team to St. Louis last night. He'll be evaluated ahead of Thursday's contest.
McCarron has picked up two assists in seven games with Milwaukee this season. He comes up to replace Filip Forsberg, who is week-to-week with an upper-body injury and was moved to IR.
