Kupari exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders after only 7:34 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Kupari is averaging 10:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 58 games this season.
Manson has not played since February 4th, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 33-year-old Manson is averaging 18:12 time-on-ice and has 13 points (1G / 12A) in 43 games this season.
Hamilton was limited to only 5:15 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, exiting the contest in the first period due to a lower-body injury. With Jack Hughes already sidelined due to an injury, the Devils can ill afford to lose the services of their top defenseman. Hamilton has 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. After Hamilton left the game on Tuesday, Luke Hughes occupied his spot on New Jersey's top powerplay unit.
Necas was battling nausea in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing only 15:23 time-on-ice. His status is unclear for Colorado's next contest on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Necas has been terrific since joining the Avalanche, scoring 13 points (4G / 9A) in 13 games.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd but will return to the Kraken lineup on Tuesday. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and appears now to be fully healthy in time for the March 7th deadline.
Jankowski will make his first appearance since February 23rd when the Predators travel to Boston on Tuesday. Justin Barron will sit in his place.
Bjugstad did not practice on Tuesday due to an illness but will have two full days to recover before Utah returns to the ice on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Bjugstad is averaging 12:39 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 53 games this season.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd and but appears to be nearing a return after ramping up intensity at practice. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and appears destined to make his return before the March 7th deadline.
Nurse has missed two straight due to an undisclosed injury but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old Nurse has 22 points (4G / 18A) in 55 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight.
Bichsel has been sidelined the previous three games for the Stars due to a concussion but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 20-year-old Bichsel is averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 18 games this season. Brendan Smith will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Bichsel's return.
Marchand has not played or practiced since suffering an upper-body injury early in Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 36-year-old Marchand is an impending UFA and has 47 points (21G / 26A) in 61 games this season.
Chinakhov has not played since November 27th but appears ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his injury, the 23-year-old Chinakhov was averaging a career-high 17:01 time-on-ice, scoring 14 points (7G / 7A) in 21 games.
Jarnkrok has not played this season, aggravating an injury during the preseason, suffering a setback, and ultimately undergoing surgery to address a sports hernia. The 33-year-old Jarnkrok had provided a steady dose of secondary offense in two seasons with the Maple Leafs, scoring 60 points (30G / 30A) in 125 combined games. Ryan Reaves will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Jarnkrok's return.
Joseph exited Saturday's game due to an upper-body injury and did not play on Sunday. The 25-year-old Joseph is averaging 15:16 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A) in 47 games this season.
Nurse has missed two straight due to an undisclosed injury but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old Nurse has 22 points (4G / 18A) in 55 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight.
Bichsel has not played since exiting last Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas. 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.
Celebrini did not practice on Sunday due to a lower-body injury but is expected to play on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 18-year-old Celebrini has impressed in his first NHL season, averaging 19:45 time-on-ice and scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 49 games.
Tkachuk suffered a lower-body injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off and has not played since the NHL resumed its regular schedule. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season.
Jarnkrok has not played this season, aggravating an injury during the preseason, suffering a setback, and ultimately undergoing surgery to address a sports hernia. The 33-year-old Jarnkrok had provided a steady dose of secondary offense in two seasons with the Maple Leafs, scoring 60 points (30G / 30A) in 125 combined games.
