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Glass scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kraken.

Glass has three goals over his last three games after a stretch in which he scored just once in 12 outings. The 26-year-old's role remains pretty steady as the third-line center, so there will be some hills and valleys in his production. For the season, he's at 10 goals, 12 points, 58 shots on net, 28 hits, 16 blocked shots and 21 PIM through 36 appearances.

Barron (upper body) will be in action versus the Wild on Thursday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Barron returns following three games on the shelf due to his upper-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 27-year-old winger was stuck in a seven-game goal drought during which he generated 14 shots and two helpers. With Barron reclaiming a spot on the fourth line, youngster Danny Zhilkin will serve as a healthy scratch.

Thompson collected two power-play assists in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

The 28-year-old center helped set up a pair of Rasmus Dahlin tallies, as Thompson extended his point streak to five games. Thompson hasn't gone back-to-back games without getting onto the scoresheet since early December, and over the last 17 contests he's racked up 10 goals and 22 points.

McLeod produced a shorthanded goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

The 26-year-old center helped set up Jack Quinn's game-winner early in the second period before sliding home an empty-netter late in the third. The shortie was McLeod's fourth of the season, a new career high, and he could be poised to move into a top-six role after Josh Norris (ribs) left Wednesday's win early.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) is doubtful Thursday against the Jets, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Eriksson Ek is getting closer to returning and will travel with the team when they are in Buffalo on Saturday. Eriksson Ek will miss his third straight game Thursday and has 11 goals and 32 points across 45 appearances this season.

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said that Smith (upper body) will not play Thursday in Washington, but he remains a possibility to play Friday in Detroit, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Smith will miss his 13th consecutive game after he was injured Dec. 13 in Pittsburgh. Smith has 12 goals and 29 points in 33 games and could see action alongside Macklin Celebrini upon his return.

Hughes notched two assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kraken.

The 24-year-old center hasn't found the back of the net himself in 11 straight games, but he's hardly been unproductive during that time. Hughes has gotten onto the scoresheet in four straight contests and six of the last eight while racking up nine helpers, including four on the power play.

Hischier scored two goals, one on the power play and the other the overtime winner, in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Kraken.

Jack Hughes sprung the Devils' captain for a breakaway in the extra frame, and Hischier was able to slide a backhand under Philipp Grubauer's arm to end the night. It was Hischier's second multi-goal performance of the season, and over the last 13 games he's collected five goals and 11 points, including three goals and two assists with the man advantage.

Bardakov was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Bardakov was sent to the AHL on Tuesday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club following a brief stint in the minors. The 24-year-old has appeared in 32 games with the Avalanche this year, generating a goal, seven assists, 30 hits, 16 blocked shots and six PIM while averaging 7:17 of ice time.

McCann scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Devils.

The veteran winger's tally early in the second period tied the game at 2-2, but the Kraken offense went cold the rest of the way. McCann has been locked in since returning from a lower-body injury in late December, and over the last 10 games he's produced five goals and 10 points.