Kulich has not played since January 6th due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. The Czech forward has nine points (2G / 7A) in 31 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Sabres have loaned Tyson Kozak to Rochester (AHL).
Namestnikov has been sidelined over a week due to a lower-body injury but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 32-year-old Namestnikov is averaging 14:38 time-on-ice and has 20 points (9G / 11A) in 43 games this season.
Tanev is battling an undisclosed ailment and his status for Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets is up in the air. The 33-year-old Tanev is averaging 14:22 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (8G / 7A), 78 blocks, and 99 hits in 45 games this season.
McCann is battling an undisclosed ailment and his status for Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets is up in the air. The 28-year-old McCann is averaging 17:40 time-on-ice and has 33 points (13G / 20A) in 47 games this season.
Makar is battling an undisclosed injury but will not miss any time, remaining in the lineup on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The talented offensive defenseman scored two goals in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars, rebounding from a stretch where he only had one point (0G / 1A) in his previous six games.
The Wild's original plan was for Gustavsson to start Monday in Colorado, but he hasn't skated in a couple of days due to illness, so he'll serve as Marc-Andre Fleury's backup. Expect Gustavsson to be back between the pipes on Thursday vs. Utah.
Sergachev did not play on Saturday due to an upper-body injury and will miss a second straight contest on Monday when Utah HC plays the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging a monstrous 25:45 time-on-ice, a career-high, recording 30 points (8G / 22A), 81 blocks, and 23 hits in 44 games this season.
Zegras has not played since December 4th, missing 22 straight games due to a lower-body injury and rehabilitation from meniscus surgery. The 23-year-old Zegras was a full participant in drills with the second powerplay unit on Monday, indicating that he is inching closer to a return. Before his injury, he averaged 16:57 time-on-ice and had 10 points (4G / 6A) in 24 games.
Smith has not played since December 21st, missing 11 straight games, but is nearing a return to the lineup. The 29-year-old Smith was averaging 13:03 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 34 games before his injury.
Jankowski was limited to only 1:16 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old Jankowski is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 37 games this season.
Doughty underwent ankle surgery after being injured in the preseason and has yet to play this season. He has been a staple on the Kings' blueline for over a decade. His impact has been missed despite the Kings allowing only 105 goals this season, the fewest in the NHL thus far. Over the last two seasons, Doughty averaged nearly 26:00 TOI/GP. In 82 games in 2023-24, he had 15 goals, 50 points, 44 PIMs, and a +15 plus/minus.
Nichushkin was not able to complete a full practice on Monday and will likely remain sidelined on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. Originally given a day-to-day timeline, Nichushkin, and the Avalanche have been patient with his recovery and have not rushed his return to the lineup. The 29-year-old winger has 11 goals and six assists in 21 games this season.
Maroon is averaging 11:32 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) and 73 hits in 42 games this season. Philipp Kurashev will draw back into Chicago's lineup as Maroon's replacement.
Frederic will not play on Monday against the San Jose Sharks due to an illness. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 14:10 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 47 games this season. Oliver Wahlstrom will draw into the lineup as Frederic's replacement.
Jankowski was limited to only 1:16 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old Jankowski is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 37 games this season.
Pacioretty has missed some time this season due to various injuries and will be sidelined again on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 36-year-old Pacioretty has 12 points (5G / 7A) and 89 hits in 32 games this season. Fraser Minten will return to the lineup as Pacioretty's replacement.
Romanov returned from a three-game absence in Saturday's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, but could return to the sidelines on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:49 time-on-ice, recording nine points (0G / 9A), 70 blocks, and 75 hits in 31 games this season.
Poehling exited Thursday's game against the New York Islanders and has not played since due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old Poehling is averaging 13:18 time-on-ice and has 15 points (4G / 11A) in 43 games this season.
Danforth has not played since December 10th due to a lower-body injury but will make his return on Monday. The 31-year-old Danforth is averaging a career-high 15:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 25 games this season. Kevin Labanc will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Danforth's return.
Granlund is battling a lower-body injury but will play against the Boston Bruins on Monday. The 32-year-old Granlund is averaging 21:01 time-on-ice and has 37 points (12G / 25A) in 46 games this season.
