Ice Chips: Perron set to return to Red Wings' lineup after serving suspension
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Detroit Red Wings
Red Wings forward David Perron is set to return to the lineup tonight after serving a six-game suspension for cross-checking Ottawa Senators defenceman Artem Zub.
"I'm just looking forward to get back honestly and help out any way I can," Perron said Friday leading up to the Red Wings' game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 35-year-old Sherbrooke, Que., native has played in 26 games this season, scoring seven goals and 13 points.
Montreal Canadiens
There will be no lineup changes for the Canadiens on Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks, according to Arpon Basu of The Athletic.
Basu also notes that Cayden Primeau will get the start in net.
Winnipeg Jets
Ahead of their game against the Boston Bruins, the Jets shared their projected lines.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Penguins head coach Mike confirmed that Bryan Rust, Matt Nieto and Jesse Puljujarvi all skated on their own this morning.
Rust, 31, suffered an upper-body injury and has not played since Dec. 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Pontiac, Mich., native has 10 goals and 20 points in 22 games this season.