Sillinger is dealing with a minor lower-body injury that he is expected to play through on Thursday, but has officially been listed as a game-time decision. Monitor his status as the Blue Jackets hit the ice for warmups.
Christiansen was an undrafted free agent out of the WHL, who signed with the Blue Jackets in 2020. The 22-year-old defenseman has tallied five goals with 13 assists (18 points) in 21 AHL games this season.
Bean was a late scratch from the lineup on Tuesday due to a non-COVID illness but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday. Bean will likely be leaned on heavily with Zack Werenski still out.
MacInnis was originally a second-round pick of the Coyotes in 2014, was traded to the Blue Jackets in 2018 and signed with the Sabres this offseason. He has scored six goals with 10 assists (16 points) in 26 AHL games this season.
Stamkos missed Wednesday's practice and Thursday's morning skate for "body maintenance" according to the Lightning. Still, head coach Jon Cooper called Stamkos a game-time decision for Thursday's game vs. Calgary.
Kucherov has been out since October 16th but is expected to play Thursday vs. the Flames. Kucherov had a strong start to the season, scoring one goal with three assists in his first three games. He'll be back on the top line with Brayden Point and top power-play unit.
Hischier missed Tuesday's game in Boston but will play tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Hischier has been hot as of late, scoring three goals with three assists during a five-game point streak.
Zamula has picked up three goals and 11 assists (14 points) in 25 AHL games this season and is expected to make his season debut on Thursday. Zamula will replace Travis Sanheim, who was placed on the COVID-19 protocol list.
Travis Konecny was moved to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday and it looks like Bunnaman will take his spot in the lineup on Thursday. Bunnaman, who has six points (4G / 2A) in 24 AHL games this season, will likely be promoted to the active roster later today.
This is perfect timing for the Sharks, who may be without Erik Karlsson and Jacob Middleton, both due to upper-body injuries. Ferraro, who missed three games with the injury, has two goals and eight assists (10 points) in 31 games this season.
Middleton was hurt in the first period of Tuesday's loss in Detroit after being hit from behind by Givani Smith. Smith was given a game misconduct for the hit but it looks like it could cost Middleton more time. Mario Ferraro will be back in the lineup on Thursday and would be Middleton's replacement if he's unavailable.
Karlsson appeared to get hurt in the third period of Tuesday's loss in Detroit and is questionable for Thursday's game. If Karlsson can't play, look for Marc-Edouard Vlasic to draw back into the lineup and for Brent Burns to take over on PP1.
Bjugstad was reportedly in a lot of discomfort after getting hurt in Tuesday's practice and will not play in Thursday's game in Boston. Connor Dewar is expected to replace Bjusgstad on the Wild's fourth line.
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.
