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Juulsen (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup Thursday versus Los Angeles, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Juulsen has no points, 21 PIM, 89 hits and 57 blocks in 32 outings with Vancouver this campaign. Vincent Desharnais is set to draw into the lineup because of Juulsen's absence. Desharnais is projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Carson Soucy.

Cernak (undisclosed) exited Thursday's game versus the Ducks and won't return, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Cernak lasted just one shift into the contest before his departure. The Lightning have just six healthy defensemen on the roster, so if Cernak can't suit up Saturday versus the Red Wings, a roster move will likely be necessary.

Juulsen (undisclosed) is expected to be a game-time decision Thursday versus the Kings, per Ben Kuzma of Postmedia.

Juulsen has no points, 21 PIM, 89 hits and 57 blocks in 32 appearances in 2024-25. If he's not an option Thursday, then Vincent Desharnais will probably draw into the lineup.

Girard (upper body) will return to the lineup versus Edmonton on Thursday, according to Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey.

Girard sat out three games with his upper-body injury. He has two goals, 16 assists and 67 blocked shots over 42 games this season. Girard will play alongside Calvin de Haan, as Sam Malinski will be excluded from the lineup.

Brisebois was recalled from the minors Thursday.

Brisebois' demotion Wednesday was in fact a temporary cap-saving measure. Even with the blueliner back in the lineup, he is far from a lock to play in Thursday's matchup with the Kings and is more likely to serve as an emergency depth option alongside Vincent Desharnais.

Miller (neck) could be available to return as early as Saturday against the Flames, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Miller sustained a fracture in his larynx in early January that was expected to sideline him for at least two weeks, and he could return to the ice exactly two weeks after suffering the injury. The 32-year-old Miller has made 34 appearances for the Jets this year, recording two goals, six assists, 22 PIM and a plus-8 rating while averaging 13:58 of ice time.

Fleury (lower body) will miss his 10th consecutive game Thursday against Seattle, but he could return to the lineup as early as Saturday versus Calgary, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Fleury was injured in the Jets' final game before the Christmas break against Toronto. The 28-year-old defenseman has six assists, 31 hits and 44 blocked shots over 25 games with Winnipeg this season. Ville Heinola could be the odd man out on the blue line when Fleury is able to return.

McDonagh (face) will be available for Thursday's game against the Ducks, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

McDonagh exited Tuesday's game against the Bruins after taking a puck to the face, but he won't be forced to miss additional time due to the issue. Over eight appearances this month, he's logged four assists, 15 blocked shots, four hits and two PIM while averaging 20:15 of ice time.

Chabot (face) will miss Thursday's contest against Washington, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Chabot left Tuesday's tilt against the Islanders in the first period after he was hit in the face by the puck, and he did not return. Chabot has struggled offensively this season with only three goals and 19 points across 43 outings, his worst performance since his rookie season in 2017-18, when he had 25 points in 63 games. Donovan Sebrango is expected to make his NHL debut Thursday in Chabot's absence.

Romanov (upper body) will not be in action against the Flyers on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Romanov will miss his third consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the 25-year-old blueliner was offering plenty of offensive upside with seven points -- all assists -- over his last eight outings. Once Romanov is given the all-clear, Dennis Cholowski will likely find himself relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.