The Arizona Coyotes will receive a boost to their lineup as one of their stars returns from an injury.
Forward Nick Schmaltz (upper body) was back on the ice for pregame warmups against the Florida Panthers, indicating that he will play tonight.
Suffering an injury, Schmaltz left at the tail end of the second period on Jan. 16 vs. the Calgary Flames.
He did not return for the remainder of the game, and has not play another for the Coyotes since.
This season, Schmaltz had 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points in 42 games.