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Tanev left the game after taking a hit from John Beecher early in the first period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. We should get an update on Tanev's status ahead of Toronto's game in New York on Friday.

Kreider aggravated an upper-body injury in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 33-year-old Kreider is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice and has 21 points (17G / 4A) through 48 games this season.

Zucker did not practice on Monday but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old Zucker is amid one of the best offensive campaigns of his career, scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 53 games this season. He has eight points (2G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.

Tuch left Saturday's blowout win over the Rangers with an undisclosed injury but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The Sabres did state post game that they were not "too concerned" about the injury so it is not expected to keep the 28-year-old out long-term. The 28-year-old Tuch is averaging 19:21 time-on-ice and has 43 points (19G / 24A) in 55 games this season.

Imama has not played since suffering the injury on February 7th. The 28-year-old forward has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, but has played six games with Pittsburgh, recording zero points while averaging 5:28 time-on-ice.

Rust has not played the previous three games for the Penguins, dating back to before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Rust has missed several stints this season due to injury but has been solid when healthy, scoring 42 points (20G / 22A) in 48 games.

Kreider aggravated an upper-body injury in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and did not play on Sunday but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 33-year-old Kreider is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice and has 21 points (17G / 4A) through 48 games this season.

Grzelcyk exited Sunday's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers with only 5:00 time-on-ice after being hit by Matt Rempe, who was issued a two-minute penalty on the play. The 31-year-old Grzelcyk is averaging 20:02 time-on-ice and has 28 points (1G / 27A) in 59 games this season.

Tkachuk was injured playing for the American team at the 4Nations Face-Off but could return to the Senators' lineup on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old Tkachuk is averaging 18:37 time-on-ice, recording 44 points (21G / 23A), 101 penalty minutes, and 188 hits through 56 games this season.

Copp suffered the injury in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild and will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery. The 30-year-old Copp was averaging 14:42 time-on-ice, recording 23 points (10G / 13A) in 56 games this season.

Jankowski was limited to only 5:47 time-on-ice in Nashville's most recent game and will not play on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers due to an undisclosed injury. Kieffer Bellows will draw into the lineup as his replacement.

Jake Bean will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, allowing Bahl to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Bahl has not played since January 25th. He is averaging 21:18 time-on-ice and has 14 points (2G / 12A) in 47 games this season.

Bichsel exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas, who was issued a five-minute major penalty on the play. The 20-year-old Bichsel has already established himself as a staple on the Stars blueline this season, averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and recording five points (2G / 3A) in 18 contests.

Zucker did not practice on Monday but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old Zucker is amid one of the best offensive campaigns of his career, scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 53 games this season. He has eight points (2G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.