Pittsburgh Penguins News
Hayes has been out since January 17th but took part in Thursday's optional morning skate and is a "possibility" to return to the lineup on Saturday. Hayes has appeared in just 20 games this season, scoring three goals and six assists (nine points).
Gauthier was an undrafted free agent goalie out of the WHL. The 21-year-old netminder has gone 20-6-0 with a .932 SV% in 28 games with Prince George and Portland this season.
MacArthur is an undrafted free agent out of the QMJHL. MacArthur is in his third QMJHL season and has scored 25 goals with 18 assists (43 points) in 26 games with Acadie-Bathurst Titan.
Karlsson skated again on Wednesday and the Sharks are hopeful that he could be back in the middle of March. Karlsson underwent surgery to repair a muscle tear in his left forearm on January 24th.
Johnsson missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Thursday in Pittsburgh. Johnsson, who has 11 goals and 15 assists (26 points) in 46 games this season, will skate on a line with Jesper Boqvist and Tomas Tatar.
Bemstrom has missed the last seven games while in COVID-19 protocol but the Blue Jackets placed Joonas Korpisalo on IR and activated Bemstrom on Wednesday. This cleared the way for him to play Thursday in Florida but coming off of a win over the Maple Leafs, don't be surprised if they go with the same lineup as Tuesday.
Acciari had one assist while playing 12:07 ATOI in his first two since returning from injury but is expected to come out of the lineup on Tuesday. Acciari will be replaced by Maxim Mamin, who returns from an undisclosed injury.
Puljujarvi suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over the Ducks and could reportedly miss up to one month. This is tough timing for Puljujarvi, who has two goals and one assist in four games since the coaching change.
Acciari missed the first four and half months with an injury that he suffered in October but is expected to make his season debut on Friday or Sunday. On Thursday, he skated on the fourth line in practice, suggesting that he could be in vs. the Wild on Friday. Acciari had 11 points (4G / 7A) in 41 games with the Panthers a season ago.