Simmonds has been out since February 6th but will be back in the lineup on Friday. Simmonds will draw into the lineup on fourth line but will see time on the top power-play unit. He's scored five goals in 12 games so far this season.
Drysdale was the No.6 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft and has had an immediate impact at the AHL level. The 18-year-old defenseman has 10 points (4G / 6A) in his first 14 games with San Diego (AHL) and will make his debut tonight vs. the Coyotes.
Petersen missed Wednesday's game after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list but was activated today, suggesting it was a false positive test. Troy Grosenick filled in admirably for Petersen vs. the Ducks, so it's unclear who will start Friday.
Farabee missed Thursday's game but is expected to play Saturday afternoon. Farabee, who will likely be reunited with Sean Couturier and James van Riemsdyk, has 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 19 games this season.
Konecny has been sidelined since February 7th but will return to the lineup Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Konecny, who has eight points (5G / 3A) in 12 games, will replace Nicolas Aube-Kubel and skate on the fourth line with Connor Bunnaman and Michael Raffl.
Ristolainen has been out since January 31st after testing positive for COVID-19 but is back in game shape and set to play Saturday vs. the Flyers. Expect him to play on the top power-play unit, as he was before he got sick.
