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Meyer suffered an oblique strain in the Blue Jackets' previous game and will miss approximately six-to-eight weeks.

Copley allowed three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) for his ninth win in 10 starts as he beat Edmonton in his previous start. The 30-year-old has been a mid-season revelation for the Kings, with his 11-2-0 record, 2.56 GAA and .904 SV%. He will face the San Jose Sharks who won their last game 4-2 vs Arizona, and are 22nd in both shots per game (29.9) and goals per game (3.07).

Kiersted had a goal, three assists, 14 SOG, six PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 20 games with the Panthers but has been reassigned to Charlotte (AHL) for the second time this season. In 12 games with the Checkers previously, he had one assist and 16 PIMs.

Reimer allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) and picked up his sixth loss in seven starts as he was defeated by Boston his last time out. The season has not turned out as planned for the 34-year-old netminder, who is 7-12-3 with a 3.22 GAA and .895 SV%. He will face the Los Angeles Kings, who have won three of their last four games after a 6-3 victory over Edmonton last game.

Jones has not played since Dec. 12th due to an upper-body injury and will return to the Ducks' lineup Wednesday vs. Edmonton. Jones had two goals, three assists, 31 PIMs, 39 SOG and a -11 plus/minus through 28 games prior to the injury.

Fitzgerald was a third-round pick in 2016 and has picked up three assists in 23 games with the Sabres this season. In total, he has nine assists in 59 career NHL games. Fitzgerald will likely replace Matt Kiersted to serve as the Panthers' No.7 defenseman.

Leschyshyn was a second-round pick in 2017 and has picked up six points (2G / 4A) in 63 career NHL games. Leschyshyn figures to factor in on the Rangers' fourth line moving forward.

Skinner was placed on the non-roster list Tuesday as he left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their first son. The 24-year-old will be missed, as he has taken over the starting gig in Edmonton due to his strong play resulting in his 12-10-2 record, 2.96 GAA and .914 SV%.

Campbell allowed two goals on 13 shots (.846 SV%) to take the rare, relief appearance loss in his last start as he was defeated by Los Angeles. The 31-year-old continues to struggle as we get to the mid wait point of the season, with his 9-8-1 record, 3.68 GAA and .877 SV%. He will hope for some better fortunes against the Anaheim Ducks, who lost their previous game 7-1 vs. Boston and are 31st in the NHL in goals per game (2.27).

Gallagher has four goals, five assists, 57 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus but is expected to now miss at least six weeks due to a lower-body injury. It is the second time this season Gallagher has been forced to miss a chunk of time.

Kane has missed the Blackhawks' previous two games and is doubtful to return to the lineup Thursday vs. Colorado as he deals with a lower-body injury. The 34-year-old has not produced like his usual self this season, with seven goals, 20 assists, 100 SOG and a -24 plus/minus.