Getting Thompson back on the lineup will take some pressure off the checking-line players. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.

Getting Thompson back on the ice is good news. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.

Expect Thompson to miss another contest. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.

Expect Thompson to miss another contest. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.

Thompson was injured during last night's loss and likely misses a few games. Through 63 games, he has nine goals and 13 points.

Both players should be options for Friday and Saturday's game. He has seven goals and 11 points in 56 games.

Thompson will not play tonight due to the flu. He has seven goals and 11 points in 56 games.

Thompson is game-time decision for tonight's game due to the flu. He has seven goals and 11 points in 56 games.

Sounds like Thompson might miss a few games. The Anchorage, Alaska native has seven goals and 11 points through 45 games.

Sounds like Thompson might miss a few games. The Anchorage, Alaska native has seven goals and 11 points through 45 games.