Lineup notes (updated 12:40 p.m.)
Jason Zucker returned to the lineup in the win over Chicago after missing the previous eight games due to an illness. He provided an immediate boost with a goal and two assists.
Zach Benson is coming off injured reserve for his first game since Oct. 30. He takes the roster spot of Isak Rosen, who was assigned to Rochester on Sunday.
Defenseman Bowen Byram, meanwhile, took line rushes in warmups and is expected to play. He collided hard with the end boards Friday, returned to the game but was still feeling some lingering effects Sunday morning.
Here’s the full projected lineup from warmups:
