Varlamov remains in COVID-19 protocol on Monday, so Cory Schneider has been recalled from Bridgeport (AHL). Schneider will likely backup Ilya Sorokin on Tuesday and Varlamov should be eligible to re-join the team prior to Thursday's game vs. the Bruins.
Palmieri has re-joined the team after being activated from the paternity list but it's unclear if he will play on Friday. Consider him a game-time decision.
Palmieri was placed on the non-roster paternity list and will miss Wednesday's game in Vancouver. Palmieri will re-join the team in Edmonton and is expected to be available for Friday's game.
Pulock has been out since November 15th but is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Pulock had a slow start to the season, posting just two assists in 12 games.
Horvat missed five games while in COVID-19 protocol but will play Saturday in Calgary. It's unclear where he will slot into the lineup and who he will replace but Horvat comes in with 13 goals and 10 assists (23 points) in 38 games.
Palmieri has missed the last 10 games with a lower-body injury but appears set to play Thursday vs. the Kings. Palmieri would likely replace Kieffer Bellows and skate on a line with Brock Nelson and Anthony Beauvillier.
Bear will play for the first time since January 13th, replacing Brendan Smith on the third pair. Bear has scored two goals with five assists (seven points) in 27 games this season.
Drouin missed the last two games with an upper-body injury and on Wednesday the Canadiens announced that he is out indefinitely. Don't expect to see Drouin until after the All-Star game at the very least.
