Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson is set to make his return to the lineup tonight. Meanwhile, Jordan Greenway is undergoing a mid-body procedure that could aid his recovery, with more updates expected soon.

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is making progress, though a timeline for his return remains unclear. Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine will join the team on their upcoming road trip.

In injury news, New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub has been placed on LTIR. Additionally, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Blake Lizotte may return following a concussion, and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is back in practice after recovering from an upper-body injury.