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Ellis was expected to be back in the lineup on Wednesday, but apparently, his injury is lingering. Not being available for Wednesday's game in Edmonton, certainly makes him questionable for Thursday as well.
Evans will not play in Seattle but it's unclear if it's injury-related or a coach's decision. Cedric Paquette will replace him in the Canadiens' bottom-6.
Rask has one goal on seven shots in five games this season, playing just 9:35 TOI on Sunday. He'll be replaced by Rem Pitlick, who will make his Wild debut in Vancouver.
Pitlick, who was a third-round pick in 2016, was claimed off of waivers from the Predators at the start of the season. Pitlick has two assists in 11 career NHL games and had 19 points (8G / 2A) in eight AHL games last year. He'll replace Victor Rask in the lineup and play on the fourth line.
Timmins left Monday's game after playing just 10:05 TOI and did not return. The early indications are that Timmins will miss at least two months, which will put the Coyotes' blueline in a big conundrum.
Maroon stayed back in Tampa to be with his wife for the birth of their child on Monday but joined his team in Pittsburgh and is expected to play Tuesday. There's no indication who will be scratched to make room for him.
Hronek has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Gustav Lindstrom (undisclosed) in the lineup on Wednesday. Hronek has one assist and four shots on goal in four games this season.