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MacDermid has been in the lineup for the last two games, playing just 7:29 ATOI and going minus-1 with one shot. He'll be replaced by Samuel Girard, who is returning from an upper-body injury.
Girard has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but will replace Kurtis MacDermid in the lineup on Saturday. Girard has picked up two shots with four shots on goal in five games this season.
Saad was back on the ice for Saturday's morning skate but will not Saturday. The plan is to get Saad ready for Wednesday's game vs. the Kings. With Saad still out, James Neal will remain in the Blues' top-6.
Veleno has scored three goals in five games with Grand Rapids this season. The 21-year-old centre could make his season debut on Saturday because Tyler Bertuzzi is ineligible to travel to Toronto. Celeno has one goal in five career NHL games.
Because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, Bertuzzi is not eligible to travel to Canada for Saturday's game in Toronto or Tuesday's game in Montreal. Joe Veleno has been recalled from the AHL and could replace Bertuzzi.
Carter has missed the last three games but will play Saturday vs. the Devils. With Sidney Crosby also returning to the lineup, Carter will be the second-line centre.