Haula was a healthy scratch on Sunday but will replace Anton Blidh in the lineup on Tuesday. Haula has had a slow start to his Bruins career, scoring just one goal and two assists in 17 games.

Hughes returns to the lineup one week ahead of schedule. Hughes had a great start to the season, scoring two goals with one assist in his first two games and will be back on the top power-play unit vs. the Sharks.

With Pesce entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, his status for Tuesday's game is up in the air. Pesce could test out of protocol and join the team in Dallas, but for now, consider him doubtful.

With Max Pacioretty and Will Carrier returning on Wednesday and Adam Brooks emerging, the Golden Knights have returned three forwards to the AHL. Cotter had two goals in six games with Vegas and has four goals in 10 AHL games this season.

Returning Willman to the AHL suggests that Derick Brassard could be back on Friday. Willman did not have a point in six games with the Flyers and has seven goals and two assists (nine points) in 12 AHL games.

Bastian was selected in the expansion draft but returns to New Jersey on waivers. Bastian has scored one goal with one assist in 12 games with Seattle.

MacDermid, who has played 123 career games on the blueline, will move to forward on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, 233 lbs. bruiser will replace Kieffer Sherwood and skate on Colorado's fourth line.

Hughes participated in a limited capacity and a non-contact jersey on Monday. Hughes wasn't expected to be back until early December, best-case scenario, so this seems to suggest that he is on track in his recovery.