Ferraro has missed the last two games but could play Wednesday in Chicago. Head coach Bob Boughner said that Ferraro's return will be all about "pain tolerance, getting his foot back in a boot." Monitor his status during the Sharks' morning skate.
Bjugstad recently returned to the Penguins lineup after a 46-game absence following core muscle surgery. Three games in, Bjugstad is back on the sideline, out week-to-week with a lower-body issue.
Lowry, who has been out since January 19th, will draw back in on the Jets' third line with Andrew Copp and Jack Roslovic on his wings. Lowry has 10 points (4G 6A) in 47 games in 2020.
Lowry has been out since January 19th but head coach Paul Maurice says he could play Monday vs. the Coyotes. Lowry has done very little offensively this season, posting 10 points (4G / 6A) in 47 games.
Ferraro will come out of the Sharks lineup vs. the Senators, opening the door for Nikolai Knyzhov to make his NHL debut. Ferraro has picked up four points while playing 20:09 ATOI in his last seven games.
Bjugstad underwent core-muscle surgery in mid-November and missed the last 46 games. Bjugstad, who has one goal in 10 games this season, is expected to skate on the third line with Jared McCann and Patric Hornqvist.
Morrissey has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but will play tonight vs. the Sabres. Morrissey, who has 29 points (5G / 24A) in 61 games this season, will skate on the top-pair with Dylan DeMelo and second power-play unit.
Vilardi has played in three straight games with the Kings but was sent to Ontario after Sunday's game so he could maintain his eligibility for the AHL playoffs. Vilardi has one goal on four shots with one assist in his first three NHL games.
Morrissey will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury and is being listed as day-to-day. Morrissey is still with the team but will get re-evaluated when the team returns to Winnipeg after Tuesday's game.
The Senators originally traded a 2021 fourth-round pick for Namestnikov so they recoup that pick by sending him to the Avalanche. Namestnikov, who will be a UFA this summer, has scored 13 goals with 12 assists (25 points) in 56 games this season.
Namestnikov missed Thursday's game with an undisclosed injury but was back at practice on Friday, only to take a puck in the face and putting his status for Saturday's game in jeopardy. Head coach D.J. Smith wasn't sure if he would play but monitor his status during warmups at 1:30 pm ET.
Namestnikov was forced to leave last night's game vs. the Ducks and is questionable to play tomorrow vs. the Avalanche. Nick Paul is expected to return from an ankle injury to replace Namestnikov.
Niederreiter was late to arrive at practice on Thursday and stayed on with the scratches at Friday's morning skate, suggesting that he will be scratched tonight. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour wouldn't commit to making him a scratch but all signs are pointing towards that being a reality.