Overview
- Coach Patrick Roy said the club is "trying different things" on defense after losing Romanov for the year.
- Adam Boqvist returns Friday to pair on the left with Scott Mayfield, resuming a stint on his off side.
- Marshall Warren was recalled from AHL Bridgeport and will serve as the extra defenseman against Vancouver.
- Travis Mitchell was reassigned after nine NHL games, a timing that preserved his waiver-exempt status.
- Roy confirmed Ilya Sorokin will start versus the Canucks on Friday with David Rittich slated for Saturday in Buffalo.