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Bjorkstrand was a healthy scratch in the Seattle's previous game, replaced by John Hayden, but will re-enter the lineup on Friday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old Bjorkstrand was a Western Conference All-Star last season, scoring 59 points (20G / 39A) in 82 games. This season, Bjorkstrand has only five points (3G / 2A) in 13 games and has been held off the scoresheet in seven of the last eight.
Justin Holl will draw into the Red Wings' lineup on Friday, the front end of a back-to-back, resulting in Petry being a healthy scratch. The 36-year-old Petry is averaging 17:57 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in nine games. He will likely draw back into the lineup on Saturday.
Jeff Petry will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Holl to re-enter the lineup on Friday against his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 32-year-old Holl has not played since October 30th and has one point (0G / 1A0 while averaging 15:31 time-on-ice through seven games.
Vrana has not played the last two games but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Vrana has four points (2G / 2A) in nine games this season and is currently riding a two-game point streak (1G / 1A).