Middleton (illness) was ruled a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against Los Angeles, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton has averaged 20:36 of ice time and been held pointless over the last 10 games. If the 26-year-old is ruled out it will mark his 18th absence of the season. Ryan Merkley is likely to see expanded minutes if Middleton is withheld from playing Thursday.