Hayes (COVID-19 protocols) was taken off the league's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday and is expected back in action versus Seattle on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes is poised to slot into a second-line role due to the absences of Sean Couturier (COVID-19 protocols) and Derick Brassard (COVID-19 protocols). Injuries have limited Hayes to just 11 games this season but he should still have enough time to get over the 30-point threshold, a mark he has reached in each of his eight NHL seasons.