Zegras has been on the Ducks taxi squad for the last few games but will likely suit up as the 12th forward on Friday. Zegras is a tremendous talent but has had a tough time racking up points early in his NHL career. Through 15 games, he has one goal and four assists.
York was the No.14 overall pick in 2018 and signs with the Flyers after two seasons at the University of Michigan. York scored four goals with 16 assists (20 points) in 24 games and will likely report to the AHL.
Couturier was a surprise scratch on Saturday but head coach Alain Vigneault said that he "looks good for [Monday]" vs. the Islanders. If Couturier plays, look for Carsen Twarynski to come out of the lineup.
Simmonds has been out since February 6th but will be back in the lineup on Friday. Simmonds will draw into the lineup on fourth line but will see time on the top power-play unit. He's scored five goals in 12 games so far this season.
Drysdale was the No.6 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft and has had an immediate impact at the AHL level. The 18-year-old defenseman has 10 points (4G / 6A) in his first 14 games with San Diego (AHL) and will make his debut tonight vs. the Coyotes.
Zegras was a healthy scratch for the first time on Saturday but will get right back into the lineup on Monday. The rookie forward has tallied just one assist and 11 shots in his first six NHL games.
Konecny has been sidelined since February 7th but will return to the lineup Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Konecny, who has eight points (5G / 3A) in 12 games, will replace Nicolas Aube-Kubel and skate on the fourth line with Connor Bunnaman and Michael Raffl.
Ristolainen has been out since January 31st after testing positive for COVID-19 but is back in game shape and set to play Saturday vs. the Flyers. Expect him to play on the top power-play unit, as he was before he got sick.
The Ducks promoted their top prospect on Sunday and he should make his NHL debut on Monday. Zegras skated with Sam Steel and Jakob Silfverberg in Sunday's practice, paving the way for him to play in the top-6 right away. The 19-year-old had nine points (4G / 5A) in his first eight AHL games.
The Flyers will return to the ice for the first time in 10 days after a COVID-19 outbreak but will do so without six regulars. Konecny, Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, Justin Braun, Oskar Lindblom and Scott Laughton will all miss Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
