The Flyers dressed seven defensemen on Tuesday but will go back to the traditional 12 forwards and seven defensemen on Thursday. Andy Andreoff will replace the young blueliner and skate on the fourth line.
Lettieri has been a healthy scratch for the last six games but will suit up for the third time on Wednesday. Lettieri will replace Troy Terry, who is out with an upper-body injury.
Matthews has missed the last two games with a wrist issue but will play Wednesday in Edmonton. Mathews, who has 18 goals and 13 assists (31 points) in 20 games this season, will skate with Joe Thornton and Mitch Marner.
With Jacob de la Rose going on IR, Joshua will make his NHL debut Monday in Anaheim. Joshua was a fifth-round pick in 2014 and has picked up one goal and one assist in four AHL games with Utica this season.
Matthews has been dealing with a hand injury and missed Friday’s practice, making him questionable for Saturday’s game. Friday was believed to be more maintenance-related, so expect him to play in the battle of MVP candidates.
Blais was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Saturday but is eligible to play Monday after it was revealed that it was a false positive. With Blais back in, the Blues will go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen.
The Maple Leafs are uncertain of how long Muzzin will be out but he'll need to wear a full face shield when he returns. It sounds like it will be a pain tolerance type of situation, so consider Muzzin as day-to-day.
