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Zuccarello has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but will play tonight vs. the Avalanche. With Zuccarello back, look for Kyle Rau to take a seat.




Kiersted just signed with the Panthers after finishing his senior year at the University of North Dakota. The Panthers will waste no time getting him into the lineup, as he'll skate with veteran Anton Stralman on Saturday. The 22-year-old blueliner had three goals and 19 assists (22 points) in 29 games at UND.





Pitlick was forced to leave Monday's game vs. the Avalanche and will miss at least a couple of weeks with a lower-body injury. With Pitlick out on Friday, look for Drake Caggiula to draw back into the lineup vs. the Sharks.




Johansson has missed the last 16 games with an upper-body injury but will play Monday vs. the Ducks. Johansson skated on the third line with Joel Eriksson Ek and Jordan Greenway in Sunday's practice, so look for him to skate there on Monday. Johansson has two goals and one assist in 11 games this season.




