Simmons is dealing with an upper-body issue, but is expected to be able to play Thursday against the Blue Jackets, Dave Isaac of the South Jersey Courier-Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmonds seems likely to play against the Jackets, but he may not be at full strength. That's a concern, especially since the 30-year-old has had some issues this season. He's scored nine goals, but with a career-high 15.5 shooting percentage, and only has four assists in 25 games.