Ponomarev was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.
Ponomarev (upper body) was taken off the injured non-roster list and reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.
Ponomarev (upper body) was placed on season-opening injured reserve Monday.
Ponomarev (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's preseason game against Columbus, the team announced Thursday.
Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus.
Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday.
Ponomarev was loaned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.
Ponomarev produced a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.
Ponomarev was summoned from AHL Chicago on Friday.
Ponomarev (knee) was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.