Cizikas missed five games while in COVID-19 protocol but appears set to return to the lineup on Saturday. The fourth-line centre has yet to score while tallying just one assist in 16 games this season.
Luff spent the first few years of his career in the Kings organization but signed with the Predators this offseason. Luff has scored even goals with nine assists (16 points) in 200 AHL games with Milwaukee this season. He has 10 goals and seven assists (17 points) in 64 career NHL games.
Bear was in COVID-19 protocol and missed the last six games. He took regular reps in Friday's practice but remains a game-time decision for Saturday's game vs. the Sabres.
Pelech has been out since November 16th but is expected to play Thursday. Pelech should play a huge role with Ryan Pulock and Zdeno Chara still out. He has just two assists in 13 games this season.
Lee has been out since November 16th but is expected to return to the lineup vs. the Sharks. Lee should be back on the top line with Mathew Barzal and comes in with four goals in 12 games.
With DeAngelo entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, his status for Tuesday's game is up in the air. DeAngelo could test out of protocol and join the team in Dallas, but for now, consider him doubtful.
Duclair was a late scratch on Friday and will not play Saturday vs. Seattle. The Panthers recalled Aleksi Heponiemi and he may draw into the lineup to replace Duclair.
Duclair was a late scratch after warmups on Friday and will likely be a game-time decision on Saturday. Owen Tippett moved to the Panthers' top line with Duclair out and Maxim Mamin replaced him in the lineup.
