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Lizotte (upper body) has been activated from injured reserve by the Penguins, the team announced Sunday.

Lizotte is ready to return following a nine-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old has five points (three goals, two assists) in 27 games in a bottom-six role, adding 25 hits and 12 blocked shots. That's the role he'll likely return to Sunday against the Blackhawks, assuming he draws into the lineup.

Glass scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Glass ended a five-game slump with the tally. The 26-year-old has slotted into a middle-six role this season and continues to offer a little depth scoring. He's at nine points, 47 shots on net, 15 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 27 appearances, which is production that is unlikely to help fantasy managers in standard formats.

McCann (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Following a seven-game absence, McCann should return to the lineup against Philadelphia on Sunday. He has compiled five goals, eight points, 27 shots on net, eight blocked shots and 14 hits through 11 appearances this season.

McLeod scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.

McLeod has chipped in consistent offense lately, earning two goals and five assists over his last eight outings. The 26-year-old center's tally Saturday tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period, the first of three Buffalo goals in a span of 6:15 in that frame. McLeod is now at seven goals, 21 points, 45 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 37 appearances.

Norris scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.

Norris put a bow on the Sabres' win, scoring for the third time in five games. The 26-year-old continues to play in a top-six role, and he's been productive when healthy. He's up to five goals, six helpers, 19 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 11 appearances this season.

Suter (lower body) is day-to-day and isn't expected to play against Buffalo on Monday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Suter will miss at least one game after sitting out Sunday's practice. He has collected seven goals, 14 points, 62 shots on net and 29 hits through 37 appearances this season. Robby Fabbri will replace Suter in Monday's lineup versus the Sabres.

McCann (lower body) is very likely to play Sunday against the Flyers, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports.

McCann has had a tough season from a health standpoint. He's missed the last seven games on top of the 10 games he missed due to injury earlier this season. As a result, the 29-year-old has played only 11 games this season, registering eight points (five goals, three assists) in those outings. He'll provide a big boost in the top six for the Kraken should he return.

Carrick (illness) didn't participate in Sunday's practice, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Carrick still has some time to recover before Monday's matchup against Carolina. He has contributed one goal, five assists, 44 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 55 hits across 40 appearances this season. If Carrick can't play against the Hurricanes on Monday, Conor Sheary could replace him in the lineup.

Barkey (undisclosed) should play Sunday against the Kraken, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Barkey left Tuesday's 3-1 win over Chicago in the second period right before the holiday break due to a hit from behind. The 20-year-old just had a bit of a headache, according to his head coach Rick Tocchet, and should be fine to play Sunday. Barkey has two assists in three career NHL games, all coming in this NHL stint.

Svechkov scored a shorthanded goal, placed four shots on net and served two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Svechkov refused to bow out of Saturday's contest down two scores, as he netted a late goal with the Predators at a man disadvantage. He is up to two goals, nine points, 47 shots on net and 27 hits through 35 appearances this season. Despite producing points at a slower rate than he did in his rookie campaign, the 22-year-old center has taken a step forward in other areas, such as his pace for producing shots on net, blocks and hits. While his offensive limitations cap his overall fantasy value, he has solid potential to develop into a strong middle-six option for Nashville up the center of the ice.