Middleton (upper body) may return to the lineup versus Calgary on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton will be a game-time decision as coach John Hynes stated that he will talk to him after warmups to see if Middleton is healthy enough to play. Middleton has eight goals, 12 assists, 155 blocked shots and 98 hits over 66 outings this season.