Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk has been fined $5,000 for clipping Florida Panthers forward Jesper Boqvist, while Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves faces a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse.

In injury news, Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson is set to return after missing two games, while several players across various teams are dealing with injuries, including Andrew Peeke of the Boston Bruins and Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes.