Stanley has been on the taxi squad for almost one month but will replace Nathan Beaulieu (hand) in the lineup on Thursday. Stanley was held pointless in his first 13 NHL games of the season.

Kupari has played in the last three games but has yet to get on the scoresheet while going minus-2 with two PIMS and two shots. Look for Michael Amadio to draw in for him and for Kupari to go back to the AHL if he's not going to play at the NHL level.

"If he's with us now, he'll play," is what head coach Todd McLellan told the media following Thursday's practice session. Kupari is expected to skate on a line with Adrian Kempe and Trevor Moore in his debut and comes up to the NHL after scoring two goals with seven assists (nine points) in his first eight AHL games of the 2021 season.

Miller was scratched on Sunday but will most likely replace Matt Irwin in the lineup in New York. Miller has two goals and three assists (five points) in 18 games this season.