Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (undisclosed) didn't complete Sunday's practice for precautionary reasons and will be re-evaluated on Monday. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Makar is set to join the team for their upcoming four-game road trip, suggesting he's dealing with only a minor health issue. But fantasy managers should definitely monitor Makar's status. Makar has been on a tear recently, with 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in five games. Overall, he's earned 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 17 outings, making him the fourth-highest scorer among defensemen. If Makar misses time, Devon Toews and Sam Malinski will carry more fantasy value.

Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Morgan Rielly (lower body) and Chris Tanev (maintenance) won't play on Sunday night against the New Jersey Devils. Rielly suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's loss to Montreal, while Tanev will be kept out of action for scheduled maintenance. He only recently rejoined the lineup after recovering from an upper-body injury. Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard will enter the lineup against New Jersey. Both Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Troy Stecher are expected to see increased minutes on defense, but neither has much fantasy appeal.

New Jersey Devils winger Anthony Mantha (throat) will exit the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports. Mantha took a high stick to the throat in Saturday's win over the Islanders and will miss some time, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. Early in the season, Mantha couldn't get anything going, but he's enjoyed a hot spell recently, with eight points in as many games. Overall, Mantha has tallied 10 points (five goals, five assists) in 17 outings. Connor Brown will be among the candidates to fill in for Mantha on the third line.

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (Achilles) is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon. He suffered the injury during pregame warmups ahead of Friday's contest against Anaheim. Bahl leads Calgary in ice time at 21:55 per game, though he hasn't made much of an impact in fantasy. In 16 games, Bahl has recorded two points (one goal, one assist), 12 SOG, 16 blocks, and 22 hits. The Flames placed Bahl on Injured Reserve Sunday and recalled Brayden Pachal from the minors. Joel Hanley has replaced him on the first defensive unit.