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Jones has been sent back to Anaheim, suggesting that his injury is relatively serious. With Jones out, Derek Grant will remain in the Ducks lineup on Thursday.
McTavish is still with the Ducks on their road trip but will miss at least two games after being moved to IR. Expect Sam Steel to remain in the lineup for McTavish in Winnipeg.
Kurashev will be replaced in the lineup by Dylan Strome. According to Jeremy Colliton he is scratching Kurashev because "he was one of our best forwards in camp and preseason. And we need him to get back to that level. Sometimes coming out is what you need to get refocused and back to the level you can play at.”
Strome has been a healthy scratch for the first four games of the season but will replace Philipp Kurashev in the lineup on Thursday. Strome had nine goals and eight assists (17 points) in 40 games last season.
Carpenter has been a healthy scratch for the last three games but will replace Mike Hardman (head laceration) in the lineup on Thursday. Carpenter was minus-1 in 10:23 TOI in his season debut.
Jarry has tested positive for COVID-19 but is reportedly asymptomatic. Being placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol puts Jarry's status for Saturday's game in doubt. If Jarry can't play, look for Casey DeSmith to get the nod vs. Toronto.
Carter has tested positive for COVID-19 but is reportedly asymptomatic. Being placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol puts Carter's status for Saturday's game in doubt. This would leave the Penguins without all three of their top centres.
Crosby has missed the first four games of the season and will miss Saturday's game vs. Toronto. The next opportunity for him to play would be Tuesday vs. the Lightning.
Pageau was not on the ice for Thursday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision in Columbus. If Pageau can't play, look for Kieffer Bellows to take his place on the third line.
Kylington suited up in the season opener but played just 3:27 TOI. Tonight he'll skate with Chris Tanev, which puts him in line for a much larger role. Kylington has picked up 16 points (5G / 11A) in 96 career NHL games.