



The Lightning claimed Nash off of waivers from the Jets in early December and was waived Wednesday to clear room for Nikita Kucherov to return on Thursday. Nash has yet to record a point in 25 games with the Jets and Lightning this season.



Lindgren has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back in the lineup vs. Edmonton. Lindgren will likely replace Zac Jones in the lineup and will be paired with Adam Fox.






Brannstrom has been out since November 11th but will return to the lineup vs. the Maple Leafs. Brannstrom has 17 points (2G / 15A) in 65 career NHL games.




Vesey was scheduled to be in the Devils lineup on Wednesday but will be scratched after testing positive for COVID-19.

Jacob Bryson was added to the COVID-19 protocol list this morning, so he'll suit up for his second straight game on Wednesday. Fitzgerald had one assist and two shots on goal in 16:42 TOI in Pittsburgh on December 17th.


With Lindgren entering protocol on Sunday and Jarred Tinordi entering on Monday, the Rangers are left with just six healthy defensemen as they get ready to start a three-game week. Based on protocol rules, expect Lindgren to miss at least four games.
