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.
Toffoli was missing from Monday's practice session and head coach Dominique Ducharme said he's expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. Laurent Dauphin was recalled from the AHL to try and help replace Toffoli.
Toffoli missed Monday's practice due to an upper-body injury and is expected to be re-evaluated ahead of Tuesday's game vs. the Lightning. For now, consider him day-to-day and expect a more detailed update later Monday or on Tuesday.
Zetterlund failed to record a point in his first three NHL games and played just 4:49 TOI on Wednesday. He was a healthy scratch on Friday after the Devils claimed Nathan Bastian off of waivers, so Zetterlund returns to the AHL. He has nine points (3G / 6A) in 10 games with Utica this season.
Carlsson has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Kevin Connauton in the lineup on Wednesday. Carlsson has just one assist in three games this season.
Liljegren has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Travis Dermott in the lineup vs. Pittsburgh. Liljegren has picked up just one assist in 10 games this season.
Thornton has missed the last eight games with an undisclosed injury but will be a game-time decision vs. the Devils. Thornton would replace Aleksander Barkov in the lineup but centre the third line and second power-play unit. If Thornton can't go, look for Maxim Mamin to play.
Zetterlund has scored three goals with six assists (nine points) in 10 games with Utica (AHL). This is the first call-up for Zetterlund, who could make his NHL debut on Thursday.
