Malkin was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. He is considered day-to-day, putting his status in jeopardy for Pittsburgh's game against the Oilers on Thursday.

Novak has not played since December 31st, missing two games, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Novak only has nine points (5G / 4A) in 31 games after scoring 45 (18G / 27A) in 71 games last season.

Brendan Smith will draw back into the Stars' lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers, sending Dumba to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. Dumba is averaging 15:37 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2014-15, recording one point (0G / 1A), 20 blocks, and 33 hits in 22 games this season.

After turning things around and having a winning record since late November, the Penguins have lost three straight and will attempt to return to the win column with Jarry tending the twine on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jarry was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 32 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers. He has a 3.47 GAA and .886 SV% in 18 appearances this season (8-6-3). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -147 home underdogs against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

After turning things around and having a winning record since late November, the Penguins have lost three straight and will attempt to return to the win column with Jarry tending the twine on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jarry was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 32 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers. He has a 3.47 GAA and .886 SV% in 18 appearances this season (8-6-3). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -147 home underdogs against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Novak was a surprise scratch on Friday, with the Predators not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Fedor Svechkov will draw into the lineup in his place.

Tomasino went into the boards awkwardly in Friday's game against the Panthers and was unable to put any weight on his right leg as he exited the ice. We should receive an update on his status ahead of the Penguins game in Carolina on Sunday.

Pickering has missed the last three games due to a concussion but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 20-year-old Pickering is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in 14 games in his first NHL season. Ryan Shea will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Pickering's return.

Thatcher Demko exited Vancouver's previous game due to back spasms and will not dress on Friday against the Nashville Predators. Silovs began the season in Vancouver but has been in the AHL since Demko debuted. The 23-year-old Silovs has a 2.44 GAA and .900 SV% in five games with Abbottsford (AHL).

Alex Nedeljkovic played the last two games for the Penguins (1-1-0), but the club will return to Jarry between the pipes on Friday against the Florida Panthers. Jarry allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-3 loss to the New York Islanders. The 29-year-old Jarry has an ugly 3.58 GAA and .883 SV% in 17 appearances this season (8-6-2). The Penguins enter Friday's contest as +181 road underdogs against a Panthers club outscored 14-6 in their last four games (1-3-0).

Letang practiced on Friday but will miss a third straight game due to a lower-body injury on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The veteran defenseman is averaging 23:24 time-on-ice and has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 34 games this season.

Alex Nedeljkovic played the last two games for the Penguins (1-1-0), but the club will likely return to Jarry between the pipes on Friday against the Florida Panthers. Jarry allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-3 loss to the New York Islanders. The 29-year-old Jarry has an ugly 3.58 GAA and .883 SV% in 17 appearances this season (8-6-2). The Penguins enter Friday's contest as +181 road underdogs against a Panthers club outscored 14-6 in their last four games (1-3-0).

With Owen Pickering returning from a concussion, Shea will be the odd-man out of the lineup. The 27-year-old Shea is averaging 15:25 time-on-ice, recording two points (0G / 2A), 27 blocks, and seven hits in 20 games this season.

Pickering has missed the last three games due to a concussion but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 20-year-old Pickering is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in 14 games in his first NHL season. Ryan Shea will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Pickering's return.

Anthony Beauvillier will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Florida Panthers, allowing Hayes to re-enter the lineup. Hayes has not played since December 10th. The 32-year-old is averaging 9:49 time-on-ice, a career-low, and has seven points (4G / 3A) in 22 games this season.

Pickering is progressing towards a return from his concussion but will remain out of the lineup for a third straight game on Tuesday when they Penguins visit the Detroit Red Wings. The 20-year-old Pickering is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in 14 games in his first NHL season.