Staal (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play Thursday versus the Capitals, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal was deemed a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's game, but it appears he'll play. The 34-year-old has two assists, 19 blocked shots, 15 hits and 15 shots on net in 14 games as more of a defensive presence in a bottom-four role.