Khaira has been out for the last five games but will be back on the fourth line on Monday. Khaira will skate with James Neal and Alex Chiasson, a line that was pretty effective for them in the bubble in 2020. Overall, he has three goals and eight assists (11 points) in 33 games this season.
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Graves missed Saturday's game vs. the Sharks but will return tonight in San Jose. Graves will most likely replace Kyle Burroughs in the lineup.
Sutter is battling an upper-body injury and will not be available for Monday's meeting with the Oilers. With Sutter out, Tyler Graovac will draw into the lineup and serve as the Canucks' No.3 centre.
Garland has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but is listed as a game-time decision for Monday's game vs. the Kings. Prior to getting hurt, Garland was held goalless in his previous 10 games.
Pacioretty was forced to leave Saturday's game in Arizona and will be a game-time decision on Monday. During Championship week, it's good news that Pacioretty hasn't been ruled out because the injury doesn't appear to be serious.
Tarasenko has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Monday vs. the Ducks. Tarasenko was back on the second line and top power-play unit in the morning skate and comes in with 14 points (4G / 10A) in 23 games this season.
Stanley was a healthy scratch for the last three games but will replace Benn on the third pair on Monday. Stanley has tallied four points (1G / 3A) in 33 games this season.
Matheson was hit in the face by a puck on Saturday and will miss an extended period of time. With Matheson out, Mark Friedman is expected to suit up against his former team on Monday.
Malkin has missed the last 23 games with a lower-body injury but will play Monday vs. the Flyers. Malkin will be back on the second line with Jason Zucker and Kasperi Kapanen and will replace Jared McCann on PP1. Malkin has scored eight goals with 16 assists in 29 games this year.
Beaudin was a healthy scratch on Saturday but will replace Stillman in the lineup in Carolina. Beaudin has two goals and four assists (six points) in 16 games this season.
Suter was a healthy scratch on Saturday but will replace Brett Connolly in the lineup on Monday. The Blackhawks continue to rotate bodies in and out. Suter has no points in his last three games and has 23 points (13G / 10A) in 50 games this season.