Mintyukov (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his expected return to the lineup against Ottawa on Sunday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
After missing the last four games, the 22-year-old blueliner is projected to skate on the second pairing against the Senators on Sunday. Mintyukov has two assists, five shots on net, 16 blocked shots and one hit in nine appearances this campaign.