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Rathbone has picked up one goal and one assist in five games but will sit Thursday in Calgary. With Rathbone coming out, Olli Juolevi will draw back into the lineup.
Juolevi has been scratched for five straight games but will replace Jack Rathbone in the lineup on Thursday. Juolevi has scored two goals with one assist in 21 games this season.
Leivo has missed the last seven games on the COVID-19 protocol list but will play tonight vs. the Canucks. Leivo has played up and down the Flames lineup this season, scoring five goals with two assists (seven points) in 36 games.
Poolman will not play in the season finale on Friday and is considered questionable for Game 1 vs. the Oilers. The Jets have to see how Poolman is feeling in the next couple of days before determining his status for the postseason.
Copp was missing from Thursday's practice and will be held out of the season finale on Friday. With Copp out tomorrow, Dominic Toninato will move up to the third line but expect Copp to reclaim that role in Game 1 vs. the Oilers.