Schneider stopped all 18 shots that he faced after replacing Keith Kinkaid in the Devils’ loss to the Capitals last Thursday. Schneider has gone 4-3-2 with a 2.09 GAA and .931 SV% in 10 games in January and tonight he makes his second start vs. Detroit. He was shelled for five goals on 33 shots in an OT loss in the first meeting.
Carlson missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but will return to the lineup tonight in Brooklyn. Carlson will be on the top pair with Karl Alzner, but won’t return to the top power play. He has 25 points (5G / 20A) in 43 games this season.
Schneider stopped all 18 shots that he faced after replacing Keith Kinkaid in the Devils’ loss to the Capitals last Thursday. Schneider has gone 4-3-2 with a 2.09 GAA and .931 SV% in 10 games in December and tonight he makes his second start vs. Detroit. He was shelled for five goals on 33 shots in an OT loss in the first meeting.
Smith has been out since January 4th, but is expected to play either Friday vs. the Islanders or Saturday in Nashville. When Smith returns, the Red Wings will likely need to waive on of their nine defensemen to make room for him.
Miller cleared waivers last week, but stayed with the team because Dylan Larkin got hurt, but with Larkin returning to the lineup tonight, Miller heads to Grand Rapids.
Lehtonen allowed a single goal on 22 shots in the Stars’ win over the Sabres last Thursday. It was Lehtonen’s 10th win of the season and his first since December 29th vs. the Avalanche. The veteran netminder has gone 5-4-4 with a 2.56 GAA and .914 SV% in 14 games on home-ice and will be in tough vs. Toronto tonight.
Lehner allowed four goals on 39 shots in the Sabres’ win in Nashville on Tuesday. Anders Nilsson started on Thursday, but they’ll go back with Lehner tonight in Montreal. Lehner has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.81 GAA and .920 SV%. He has gone 1-1-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .903 SV% in his first two starts vs. the Canadiens.
Coreau allowed four goals on 49 shots in the Red Wings’ overtime loss in Boston last Tuesday. Petr Mrazek started on Wednesday, but the Red Wings are expected to come back to Coreau tonight vs. the Devils. Coreau has gone 2-0-1 with a 2.20 GAA and .908 SV% in four starts at Joe Louis Arena.
Point has been out since December 28th, but could be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Bruins. Point took part in Monday’s practice and took part in line rushes this morning, both suggests that he will play tonight. Consider him a game-time decision.
Clendening has one goal and seven assists (eight points) in 18 games with the Rangers this season, but will be scratched tonight with Marc Staal (concussion) ready to return to the lineup tonight.
Lindberg has appeared in the last four games, but will be replaced by Jesper Fast in the lineup tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Lindberg has had a tough season, collecting just seven points (1G / 6A) in 33 games this season.
Fast has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, but will replace Oscar Lindberg in the lineup on Tuesday. Fast has three goals and 12 assists (15 points) in 45 games this season.
Staal has been out with a concussion since January 3rd, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Staal has just three goals and three assists (six points) in 40 games this season and will replace Adam Clendening in the lineup.
Larkin missed the final two games before the All-Star break, but has been cleared to return to the lineup tonight vs. the Devils. Larkin has 12 goals and six assists (18 points) in 47 games this season and the Red Wings have sent Drew Miller to Grand Rapids (AHL) to make room for him.
Brittain has been recalled to serve as Roberto Luongo’s backup because James Reimer is with his wife, who is expecting a child. Brittain is 17-6-1 with a 2.96 GAA and .902 SV% in the ECHL.
Luongo allowed three goals on 42 shots in the Panthers’ loss in Arizona on January 23rd. James Reimer started last Thursday and was scheduled to start tonight, but has left the team to be with his expecting wife. Luongo has lost four in a row while posting a 3.29 GAA and .909 SV% and comes in at 1-1-0 with a 1.53 GAA and .951 SV% in his first two starts vs. the Senators.
You should consider Petry as a game-time decision after he missed the morning due to an illness. If he can’t go then he will be replaced by either Greg Pateryn or Mark Barberio.
Bishop was yanked after he allowed five goals on 17 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Arizona on January 21st. Andrei Vasilevskiy has played in three of the last four games, but Bishop will go tonight vs. the Bruins. His first start against Boston didn’t go well—he allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 4-1 loss back in November.
Murray allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Penguins’ overtime loss in Boston last Thursday. After winning four in a row, Murray has now lost two straight while allowing seven goals on 65 shots (.892 SV%). Murray will make his seventh straight start tonight vs. Nashville—he is 9-1-1 with a 2.38 GAA and .927 SV% on home-ice this season.
Hickey missed last Thursday’s game vs. the Canadiens and will miss his second straight game tonight vs. the Capitals. Hickey is listed as day-to-day, so monitor his status prior to Friday’s game in Detroit.
