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Zuccarello (personal) did not travel to Vegas but still has potential to suit up on Friday.

Zuccarello is in the midst of a four-game point streak (6A) but did not travel to Vegas due to personal reasons and is unlikely to play on Friday but has not been fully ruled out. The 36-year-old is third in team scoring with 11 goals and 62 points in 68 games played. An update on his status is expected by mid-day Friday.

Mats Zuccarello
Forsberg will start on Thursday in Tampa Bay.

The Senators were shut out 2-0 with Jonas Korpisalo between the pipes on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers and will switch to Forsberg in the crease on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Forsberg has struggled lately, allowing five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) across his last two outings (0-2-0). The Senators enter action as +144 road underdogs.

Anton Forsberg
Jenik is expected to draw back into the Coyotes' lineup on Tuesday in Seattle.

Jenik was the 65th overall pick of the Coyotes in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and has played 18 career NHL games. The 23-year-old Jenik has 36 points (16G / 20A) in 54 games with the Tuscon Roadrunners (AHL). He'll appear in his second game of the season on Tuesday.

Jan Jenik
Gustafsson will draw back into the Rangers' lineup on Tuesday vs. the Islanders.

Gustafsson was a healthy scratch for the Rangers' previous game but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday vs. the Islanders as he replaces Zac Jones. The 32-year-old has had an up-and-down first season in New York, with six goals, 24 assists, 86 SOG, 35 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 72 games played.

Erik Gustafsson
Kuemper will start on Friday vs. Carolina.

Kuemper left practice early on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury but appears good to go as he is scheduled to start on Friday vs. Carolina. The 33-year-old Stanley Cup-winning veteran has struggled in his second season in Washington, with his ugly 13-13-3 record, 3.32 GAA and .888 SV%. He'll be looking to snap Washington's four-game losing streak as he heads to Carolina on Friday, who has won eight of their last 10 games and are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

Darcy Kuemper
Kuemper (undisclosed) left Wednesday's practice due to injury but was a full participant Thursday and expected to back up vs. Pittsburgh.

Kuemper has only started one of the last 10 games for the Capitals but with an impending back-to-back against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes, he will likely see some action if he can suit up. The 33-year-old Kuemper has had a forgettable season, posting an ugly 3.32 GAA and .888 SV% in 33 games (13-13-3).

Darcy Kuemper
Kuemper (undisclosed) left Wednesday's practice wincing and will be a game-time decision on Thursday vs. Pittsburgh.

Kuemper has only started one of the last 10 games for the Capitals but with an impending back-to-back against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes, he would likely see some action if he can suit up. The 33-year-old Kuemper has had a forgettable season, posting an ugly 3.32 GAA and .888 SV% in 33 games (13-13-3).

Darcy Kuemper