Kochetkov is slated to start Wednesday's road game against Nashville, Hurricanes play-by-play broadcaster Mike Maniscalco reports.

Kochetkov has seen limited playing time in recent weeks, but he'll draw his second start in the Hurricanes' last three games Wednesday. He's been effective over a limited sample this season, going 5-1-0 with a 2.10 GAA and .904 save percentage over seven appearances. He'll have a favorable matchup against the Predators, who are scoring 2.81 goals per game this year, which is the seventh-worst mark in the league.

Karlsson recorded a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Karlsson not only posted his first multi-point performance since Dec. 9 -- he also extended his prolific point streak to five contests. The 35-year-old defenseman has 25 points in 32 games this season, tallying three goals and 22 assists. He ranks tied for 11th in points this season among blueliners.

Rust scored a goal and took six shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Rust is riding his longest goal streak of the season, and the 33-year-old has been getting more and more involved on offense of late. This was his fifth straight game with multiple shots on goal, and with Rust averaging 4.4 shots per game in that stretch, it's not surprising to see him score four times. Rust has 12 goals and 28 points in 30 games this season, and he's cementing his place as one of the Penguins' most reliable forces on offense.

Novak recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Novak snapped a two-game pointless drought and a three-game goalless skid with this two-point effort Tuesday. It was his first multi-point performance since delivering two helpers in a win over the Lightning on Dec. 4. Novak has been productive this season, collecting 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) across 32 games. He might have some upside as a streaming option in deeper formats if he gets back on track offensively.

Skinner stopped 17 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers. The sixth goal was an empty-netter late in the third period.

Skinner was making his Penguins debut, but he didn't fare well against his former club. He posted a 2.82 GAA while going 11-8-4 in his 23 outings with Edmonton before being traded to Pittsburgh. Skinner will aim to secure his first win as a Penguin if he gets the nod when they take on the Senators on Thursday.

Hyman scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are getting most of the attention from opposing defenses, but Hyman has been excellent as well. Hyman has found the back of the net in four straight games, a run that started with a hat trick against the Red Wings on Dec. 11. He's tallied six goals, one assist, 14 shots and three hits over that stretch. This streak will be hard to sustain on a prolonged basis, though, as Hyman is sporting a 42.9 percent shooting percentage during that span.

Eller will be out of action for at least another three weeks after sustaining a broken foot, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports Wednesday.

Eller has already missed the Senators' last two contests and four of the team's past six outings. Given his recovery timeline, fantasy managers may see the veteran forward land on injured reserve in the coming days. Even when healthy, Eller has struggled to produce offensively, going 16 games without registering a point.

Chabot (upper body) remains on injured reserve and won't play in Thursday's game against Pittsburgh, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Chabot hasn't played since Nov. 22, but he has resumed skating and could be nearing a return. However, it's unclear if he will be an option Saturday versus Chicago or Sunday in Boston. Nikolas Matinpalo might lose his spot in the lineup once Chabot is ready.

McDavid had two goals, including one on the power play, and two power-play assists in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

McDavid extended his point streak to seven games, posting three or more points four times during that span. He ranks second in the league with 56 points (20 goals, 36 helpers) in just 34 games, averaging a blistering 1.65 points per game.

McDonagh (undisclosed) told reporters, "We'll see," when asked if he would be ready to play against Los Angeles on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

McDonagh has been on the shelf since Nov. 8 versus the Capitals, a stretch of 18 games on injured reserve due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, the veteran blueliner was struggling offensively with just one point in his last eight outings. If McDonagh is cleared to play Thursday, it would likely come at the expense of Declan Carlile or Steve Santini.