Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund has resumed skating after missing five consecutive games due to an upper-body injury. Flames' coach Ryan Huska is uncertain about Backlund's readiness for tonight's lineup, stating that they need to assess his reaction post-practice. Meanwhile, defenseman MacKenzie Weegar is expected to return tomorrow after dealing with a lower-body issue.

In other news, Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog is back on the ice and progressing well. The Columbus Blue Jackets welcomed Erik Gudbranson back into the lineup after a shoulder injury, while the Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin is set to ramp up skating activities as he recovers.