Laine has been out since November 3rd with an oblique injury but is set to play Thursday vs. the Predators. After a disappointing 2020-21 season, Laine had a hot start this year, scoring three goals and seven assists (10 points) in his first nine games before getting hurt.
Byron was nearing his season debut but that will have to wait now that he has been added to COVID-19 protocol.
Matheson was one of five players added to the protocol list on Monday, bringing the Penguins total to six. This group will likely miss at least the next two games.
Anderson's original timetable was 2-to-4 weeks but has been downgraded. Anderson will likely be out until at least the end of January/early February.
Gallagher has been out since November 29th but could return by this weekend. Gallagher won't re-join the team immediately, which suggests he won't play Thursday vs. the Flyers and is more likely for Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Evans missed Saturday's game in St. Louis but was on the ice for Monday's practice and could play Tuesday. However, he remains questionable, so monitor his status as the Canadiens hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Laine has been out since November 3rd but appears close to returning to the lineup after joining the team in Vancouver. It's unclear whether or not he is ready to play Tuesday but travelling is a great sign for Laine.
Evans is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, so he'll come out of the lineup in St. Louis. Joel Armia is expected to return to the lineup to replace Evans.
Gallagher is doubtful to be in the lineup on Thursday after being moved to the COVID-19 protocol list this morning. With Gallagher likely out, look for Cedric Paquette to draw back into the lineup.
Veleno suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's win over the Blues. He was not available for Friday's practice and head coach Jeff Blashill doesn't expect him to be available for Saturday's game vs. the Sabres.
Dobson was scratched vs. the Rangers on Wednesday but is expected to be back in the lineup tonight. Dobson should play a massive role with Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech, Zdeno Chara and Andy Greene all out.
