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Frederic (lower-body) is a possibility to make his Oilers' debut on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Frederic was acquired Trent Frederic from the Bruins in a three-way trade that also included the Devils prior to the trade deadline. His debut has been delayed over a month due to a lower-body injury, but he could make his debut on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. He has 15 points (8G / 7A), 44 penalty minutes, and 155 hits in 57 games this season.

Trent Frederic
Aman left practice on Friday with an upper-body injury and is being evaluated.

Aman left practice early on Friday due to an upper-body injury after an awkward fall. It is unclear if he will be an option to play on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Aman is averaging 10:29 time-on-ice and has six points (1G / 5A) in 19 games this season.

Nils Aman
Myers is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and is expected to be out on Saturday vs. Anaheim.

Myers is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. His next chance to play will be on Sunday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:48 time-on-ice and has 24 points (6G / 18A) in 71 games this season.

Tyler Myers
Malkin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision in Dallas on Saturday.

Malkin has missed the previous four games with an upper-body injury but returned to practice on Friday and could play on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season, the worst point-per-game pace of his career (0.74).

Evgeni Malkin
Malkin (upper-body) returned to Pittsburgh's practice in a regular jersey on Friday.

Malkin has missed the previous four games with an upper-body injury but returned to practice on Friday. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season, the worst point-per-game pace of his career (0.74). The Penguins return to action on Saturday afternoon against the Dalla Stars.

Evgeni Malkin
Schwartz (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Saturday in San Jose.

Schwartz did not play on Wednesday but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. Before his injury, the 32-year-old Schwartz was amid perhaps his best stretch of the season, with six points (4G / 2A) in his last five games.

Jaden Schwartz
Benn (undisclosed) is doubtful to return vs. Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Benn did not play in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Nashville Predators and will likely miss at least one more game. The 35-year-old Benn has 45 points (16G / 29A) in 74 games this season. He has 399 career goals, a milestone he has been stuck on for the past 11 games.

Jamie Benn
Holloway is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Holloway suffered the injury in the first period of Thursday's game and did not return. The Blues only have five games remaining this season so it is unclear if Holloway will be back before the playoffs. The 23-year-old has been excellent in his first season in St. Louis, scoring 63 points (26G / 37A) in 77 games.

Dylan Holloway
Barkov (upper-body) will remain out for both of Florida's games this weekend and is considered day-to-day.

Barkov was a surprise scratch before Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and will remain sidelined on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators due to an upper-body injury. Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters post-game on Wednesday that he doesn't think "it's a long-term thing.

Aleksander Barkov
McCabe (undisclosed) is out vs. Columbus on Saturday and considered day-to-day.

McCabe is battling an undisclosed ailment and will not play on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old McCabe is averaging 21:31 time-on-ice, recording 23 points (2G / 21A), 135 blocks, 118 hits, and a +23 plus/minus in 66 games this season.

Jake McCabe
Kozak is week-to-week with a hip strain.

Kozak has been a regular in Buffalo's lineup the past couple weeks but will be sidelined, possible for the remainder of the season, due to a hip strain. The 22-year-old forward has five points (3G / 2A) through 21 games in his rookie season.

Tyson Kozak
Rempe (upper-body) return to practice in a regular jersey on Friday.

Before suffering an injury on March 26th, Rempe had recently been a regular in New York's lineup. The 22-year-old Rempe is averaging 7:59 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 63 penalty minutes, and 103 hits in 36 games this season. The Rangers return to action on Saturday afternoon against the New Jersey Devils.

Matt Rempe
Thompson (upper-body) is expected to "miss some time".

Thompson was pulled after allowing three goals on 12 shots in the first period of Wednesday's game in Carolina. Charlie Lindgren replaced Thompson and will likely see an increase workload if Thompson is out of the lineup. The Capitals recalled Hunter Shepard from the Hershey Bears (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Logan Thompson