The Canucks don't play until Saturday against the Senators but that game could end up getting postponed given the breakout in Ottawa's dressing room. If it doesn't, Pettersson will likely only miss one game.

Wolanin had played in seven straight games but will not be in the lineup on Thursday. Olli Maatta, who was activated from the COVID-19 protocol list on Monday, will replace Wolanin.

DeBrusk will not be available for Tuesday's game vs. the Devils after being placed on the COVID-19 protocol list. Oskar Steen is expected to move up to the third line with DeBrusk sidelined.

Brannstrom has been out since November 11th but will return to the lineup vs. the Maple Leafs. Brannstrom has 17 points (2G / 15A) in 65 career NHL games.

With Marc-Andre Fleury already on the COVID-19 protocol list, Lankinen was scheduled to start Saturday but that likely won't happen now. Collin Delia figures to get the nod if both Fleury and Lankinen remain in protocol.

Just when the Canucks thought they were in the clear, Di Giuseppe and Brock Boeser tested positive and will miss Wednesday's game vs. the Ducks. Di Giuseppe was set to be a healthy scratch anyways.

Just when the Canucks thought they were in the clear, Boeser and Philip Di Giuseppe tested positive and will miss Wednesday's game vs. the Ducks. It's unclear who will replace Boeser on the Canucks' top line.

Blueger was one of five players added to the protocol list on Monday, bringing the Penguins total to six. This group will likely miss at least the next two games.

Myers joins Tyler Motte, Tucker Poolman, Luke Schenn, Brad Hunt and Juho Lammikko in COVID-19 protocol. Ashton Sautner has been recalled from the AHL to play Saturday vs. the Maple Leafs.

With Luke Schenn landing in COVID-19 protocol, the Canucks were going to be short a defenseman on Thursday. Brisebois will likely make his season debut and play in his 10th career NHL game. The 24-year-old has one assist in six AHL games this season.

Wolanin has three assists in three games with Ontario this season. He went to Buffalo via waivers briefly but returned to the Kings in the same fashion. He was recalled to serve as the No.7 defenseman because Alex Edler was moved to IR on Sunday.