Overview
- Matt Coronato is confirmed to play Thursday in Ottawa after earlier practice groupings suggested he might sit.
- Connor Zary is expected to be scratched, with on-site reports noting he stayed late after an optional morning skate.
- Rookie defenceman Zayne Parekh is expected to watch from the press box, possibly due to injury.
- Ryan Huska said one player is a little banged up and indicated there would be another change up front.
- Devin Cooley gets the start in goal as Dustin Wolf sits after the team’s 2-8-1 opening stretch and penalty troubles.