Middleton (upper body) was given a questionable designation for Thursday's game with Buffalo on Wednesday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton has averaged 21:04 of ice time and logged one goal and three assists in through 11 appearances since the end of November. The 23-year-old's return for Thursday's contest with Buffalo is unlikely as his condition is still under evaluation. In his absence, Jaycob Megna will likely see an expanded role.