Carlsson was a healthy scratch in Dallas on Thursday but will replace Olli Juolevi in the lineup on Saturday. Carlsson has registered two goals and five assists (seven points) in 17 games this season.

This is perfect timing for the Sharks, who may be without Erik Karlsson and Jacob Middleton, both due to upper-body injuries. Ferraro, who missed three games with the injury, has two goals and eight assists (10 points) in 31 games this season.

Grundstrom had played in 14 straight games but will not be in the lineup on Thursday. Lias Andersson will draw back into the Kings lineup to replace Grundstrom in the bottom-6.

Couture will not be available for Tuesday's game in Detroit and will likely miss all three games this week. In addition to Couture, Lane Pederson was also placed on the COVID-19 protocol list.

The Maple Leafs COVID-19 protocol list continues to grow, as they now have a total of eight players out. Liljegren will most likely miss Saturday's game vs. the Senators.

The Red Wings added three more players and two coaches to the COVID-19 protocol list on Saturday, with Nedeljkovic joining Carter Rowney and Givani Smith.

Poturalski was recalled prior to Tuesday's game, which was postponed, and then sent back on Wednesday. That was likely just a paper transaction, so look for the AHL leading point scorer to make his season debut on Thursday.

Poturalski was an undrafted free agent out of the University of New Hampshire and has had a lengthy AHL career. He has played 322 career AHL games since 2016 and is currently leading the league with 34 points (12G / 22A) in 23 games with Chicago. He should make his season debut on Tuesday with Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis placed in COVID-19 protocol on Monday.

Toffoli will be out until at least early February, which means we likely won't see him until after the Olympic break. Look for Artturi Lehkonen to continue to play up the lineup while Toffoli is out. It may also mean an extended look at 2018 second-round pick, Jesse Ylonen.