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Stecher is set to play for the first time since November 4th and it will be just his seventh game of the season. Stecher will slide into the lineup for Filip Hronek, who was added to the COVID-19 protocol list.

Muzzin has missed the last seven games with a concussion but will dress Thursday in Calgary. Muzzin will be the seventh defenseman with Wayne Simmonds out due to personal reasons. Muzzin has one goal and 10 assists (11 points) in 35 games this season.

Matthews was forced to leave Monday's game after taking an accidental knee to the head from Brett Pesce but was on the ice for Wednesday's practice and says he'll play Thursday.

Muzzin was a full participant for the second straight day but will remain sidelined for Monday's game vs. the Hurricanes. Monitor his status prior to Thursday's game in Calgary.

Muzzin was a full participant in Sunday's practice, which is a good sign that he's nearing a return but head coach Sheldon Keefe says it's unlikely that he will play Monday. Expect him to travel out west with the team and play either Thursday in Calgary or Saturday in Vancouver.





Lettieri was a healthy scratch in Boston on Monday but will replace Derek Grant (lower-body) in the lineup on Wednesday. Lettieri has scored four goals with three assists (seven points) in 15 games this season.


Blueger underwent successful surgery to repair his fractured jaw on Monday and will miss at least six weeks. With Blueger out, Brian Boyle will likely be the permanent replacement on the fourth line.



Muzzin didn't feel right after practice on Monday and was diagnosed with a concussion that he suffered vs. the Blues on Saturday. Muzzin did not travel with the team and will miss at least one week. Expect Alex Biega to replace him on Wednesday.

McCabe missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Monday in Seattle. McCabe has scored three goals with three assists while posting a minus-14 rating in 32 games this season.


