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Gilbert, who was previously listed as having an upper-body injury, has been in the concussion protocol. He's making progress and will travel with the Flames for their games in Arizona on Thursday and Vegas on Saturday, but the Calgary defenseman isn't expected to participate in either contest, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Gilbert has a goal, seven points, 16 PIM, 44 hits and 43 blocks in 28 contests with the Flames in 2023-24. He was last in the lineup Thursday. With Gilbert expected to miss more time, Yan Kuznetsov is projected to remain in the lineup.

Dumoulin notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Dumoulin snapped an eight-game point drought with his helper. The 32-year-old has seen steady time on the third pairing this season, but he's likely on notice with Ryker Evans accompanying the Kraken on their current road trip. Dumoulin has produced seven points, 28 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 29 hits and a minus-1 rating over 39 outings this season.

Dunn scored a power-play goal on two shots and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Dunn extended his point streak to six games (four goals, five assists), and he's earned three power-play points in that span. The defenseman has been fairly steady on offense this season, and the Kraken's overall improved play of late has raised his ceiling. He's at eight goals, 34 points (13 on the power play), 77 shots on net, 39 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 40 appearances. Dunn is on pace to best his career high of 64 points from last season.

Manson (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's contest versus Vegas, according to Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950.

It will be Manson's second straight game out of the lineup due to the injury. He has five goals, 12 points, 46 PIM, 82 hits and 54 blocks in 37 appearances in 2023-24. Manson will likely serve on the third pairing once he's ready to return.

Rielly scored a power-play goal on six shots and registered an assist in Tuesday's 7-1 rout of San Jose.

Rielly has three multi-point games over his last six contests, registering eight points over that stretch including five power-play helpers. With his goal, the blueliner ended a 12-game goal drought that dated back to Dec. 11 versus the Islanders. Rielly is well on his way to matching his 2021-22 numbers when he put up 10 goals and 58 assists in 82 games.

Walman missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness and is questionable for Thursday's game versus Edmonton, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Walman has nine goals, 17 points, 22 PIM, 16 hits and 103 blocks in 37 appearances in 2023-24. Justin Holl will likely draw back into the lineup if Walman is unavailable Thursday.

Korczak (lower body) was activated off injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Henderson on Wednesday.

Korczak has a goal and seven points in 15 games with Vegas in 2023-24. The 22-year-old defenseman also has three assists in five outings with Henderson.

Myers scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Islanders.

Myers extended Vancouver's lead to 4-1 in the second period, ripping a slap shot past Ilya Sorokin on the rush. The 33-year-old Myers has points in back-to-back games and three (a goal and two assists) in his last five contests. While Myers isn't expected to chip in much offensively, he's now up to 18 points (three goals, 15 assists) through 41 games this year, surpassing his total of 17 points in 78 games last season.

McCabe scored an even-strength goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

The three points were a season high for the veteran blueliner, continuing a scoring surge that has seen McCabe collect two goals and 12 points over the last 16 contests. However, he had only two points in 16 games before that, and despite his current form he's been unable to work his way into a consistent spot on the power play. The Maple Leafs' offense is potent enough to keep supporting players like McCabe being productive in spurts, but don't be afraid to cut him loose once he cools down.

Hughes notched a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Islanders.

Hughes extended Vancouver's lead to 2-0 late in the opening period, stickhandling his way through the Islanders defense before ripping a wrist shot by Ilya Sorokin. The 24-year-old Hughes now has points in eight of his last nine games, totaling two goals and 10 assists in that span. Hughes leads all defensemen with 51 points (11 goals, 40 assists) through 41 games this season.