

Clutterbuck has been out for the last three games but is expected to replace Leo Komarov on the fourth line on Thursday. Known more for his physicality, Clutterbuck has scored three goals and six assists in 41 games in 2021.






Clutterbuck has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury but could return Tuesday vs. the Rangers. Clutterbuck is officially listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status as the Islanders hit the ice for warmups.





Boqvist was knocked out of Monday's game after one shift and was not on the ice for Wednesday's practice. With Boqvist in concussion protocol, look for Nikita Zadorov to replace him in the lineup on Thursday.


Duclair has missed the last six games with a shoulder injury but will return tonight in Dallas. Duclair, who has 16 points (4G / 12A) in 29 games this season, will be back on the top line with Aleksander Barkov.



Highmore turned himself into an undrafted NHL player after five years in the QMJHL and 97 AHL games. Still, he doesn't project to be anything more than bottom-6 winger at best.

Rittich is in the final year of a two-year deal that carries a $2.75M AAV cap-hit. The Flames are retaining 50% of Rittich's cap-hit in exchange for a third in 2022. After a few solid seasons in 2019 and 2020, Rittich has struggled a bit in 2021, going 4-7-1 with a 2.90 GAA and .904 SV% in 15 games.

