Kovalchuk has publicly voiced frustration about interim Kings coach Willie Desjardains keeping him out of the lineup for two of the past three games as a healthy scratch, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.

Dubnyk only allowed one goal on 22 shots in Friday's 2-1 win over the Capitals. According to Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, he'll go right back to work in Saturday's road game against the Hurricanes.

Couture (illness) will return to the lineup for Friday's game against Anaheim.

Gibson will guard the goal in Friday's home game against the Sharks, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

Dell will patrol the crease in Friday's road game against the Ducks, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Gourde has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head on Carolina's Jordan Staal.

The Red Wings recalled Puempel from AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.

Hagelin was scratched from Friday's lineup due to illness.

The Sharks sent Middleton back to AHL San Jose on Friday.

Sulak (illness) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Golden Knights.

Johnston has been a healthy scratch for the past seven games and only played 17 games this season.

Pavelski (undisclosed) won't play Friday against the Ducks, NHL.com's Dan Arritt reports.