Muzzin has missed the last seven games with a concussion but will dress Thursday in Calgary. Muzzin will be the seventh defenseman with Wayne Simmonds out due to personal reasons. Muzzin has one goal and 10 assists (11 points) in 35 games this season.
Matthews was forced to leave Monday's game after taking an accidental knee to the head from Brett Pesce but was on the ice for Wednesday's practice and says he'll play Thursday.
Muzzin was a full participant for the second straight day but will remain sidelined for Monday's game vs. the Hurricanes. Monitor his status prior to Thursday's game in Calgary.
Muzzin was a full participant in Sunday's practice, which is a good sign that he's nearing a return but head coach Sheldon Keefe says it's unlikely that he will play Monday. Expect him to travel out west with the team and play either Thursday in Calgary or Saturday in Vancouver.
Jarnkork missed Sunday's game in New York due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision in Boston. Monitor his status as the Kraken hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
It's unclear who Simon will replace but he'll play for the first time since January 11th. Simon has picked up just two points (1G / 1A) in 25 games this season.
Muzzin didn't feel right after practice on Monday and was diagnosed with a concussion that he suffered vs. the Blues on Saturday. Muzzin did not travel with the team and will miss at least one week. Expect Alex Biega to replace him on Wednesday.
McCabe missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Monday in Seattle. McCabe has scored three goals with three assists while posting a minus-14 rating in 32 games this season.
