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Copp scored a hat-trick in the first period but then left with a lower-body injury against the Islanders on Thursday and is not expected to play Saturday in Boston. With both Copp and Filip Chytil (undisclosed) not likely to be available, look for two of Jonny Brodzinski, Greg McKegg and/or Julien Gauthier to draw into the lineup.


Larkin will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season. Recovery time is expected to be 8-10 weeks. Larkin appeared in 70 games for Detroit this season and currently leads the team in both goals (31) and points (69).




Leonard suffered a lower-body injury vs. the Oilers on Tuesday and will not be in the lineup on Thursday. Jonathan Dahlen will draw back into the lineup to replace Leonard.








Copp was acquired from the Jets on Monday and will start on a line with Filip Chytil and Dryden Hunt. Copp has scored 13 goals with 22 assists (35 points) in 56 games this season.




Appleton was picked in the expansion draft but the Jets reunite with the 26-year-old for a fourth-round pick. Appleton could replace Andrew Copp, who may be on the move before Monday's trade deadline. Appleton has scored six goals with 11 assists (17 points) in 49 games this season.
