Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Bobby McMann will miss Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks due to a suspension. He was handed a one-game suspension for high-stickingTampa Bay LightningforwardOliver Bjorkstrand in Monday's loss. McMann has been among Toronto's top goal-scorers this season with eight markers. In 29 games, he has also contributed six assists. Nicholas Robertson and Matias Maccelli are the candidates to fill in for McMann on Thursday night. McMann will be eligible to return to action on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers.

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is facing another spell on the sidelines after he was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff expects Zucker to"miss some time" due to a lower-body injury. Zucker was unavailable for most of November due to a viral illness. He had been hugely impressive since returning, amassing 11 points (five goals, six assists) in nine games. For the season, Zucker has notched 18 points (nine goals, nine assists) in 21 games. Josh Dunne will take Zucker's spot in the lineup on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers, but he has no fantasy value.

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. The Czech superstar has joined his teammates for pregame warmups after initially being regarded as a game-time decision. Pastrnak, who has missed five contests, is once again averaging over a point per game this season, scoring 11 goals and serving 18 assists in 26 appearances. Alex Steeves has seen time on the first line during Pastrnak's absence and must now settle for a lesser role.

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (back) will start on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. He has been out of the lineup for three games due to a back issue. This season, Wedgewood ranks in the top four in all the main goalie categories. He has a 13-1-3 record, a 2.07 goals-against average, and a .920 save percentage. Over his last three starts, Wedgewood has allowed three total goals, recording his first shutout of the season against the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 23. On Tuesday night, Wedgewood faces the NHL's fourth-weakest offense, as Nashville is averaging only 2.61 goals per game.