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.
Clutterbuck was hurt during last Thursday’s game vs. the Canadiens and missed Monday’s practice. Clutterbuck is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will remain out of the lineup tonight vs. the Capitals.
Ward allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Hurricanes’ loss to the Kings last Thursday. Ward has lost four consecutive games while posting an ugly 5.47 GAA and .832 SV%. It looks like he’ll make his 42nd start of the season and second versus the Flyers—he allowed four goals on 28 shots in a 4-3 loss back in October.
Greiss allowed one goal on 22 shots in the Islanders’ win over the Canadiens last Thursday. Greiss has won four of his last five games while allowing just six goals on 147 shots (.959 SV%) with two shutouts. Greiss is fresh off of a contract extension, but will be in tough against the Capitals tonight.
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.
Head coach Tom Rowe announced Reimer as his starter on Monday, but Reimer is not on the ice for the morning skate because his wife is expecting a child, so it looks like Roberto Luongo will end up starting.
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.
Smith stopped all 19 shots that he faced in the Coyotes’ shutout win over the Canucks last Thursday. Smith has won three straight games while registering a 1.66 GAA, .946 SV% and one shutout. Fresh off of an All-Star nod, Smith will start tonight vs. the Kings—he allowed four goals on 33 shots in a 4-3 loss in his first start vs. Los Angeles.
Barrie missed the final four games before the All-Star break with a lower-body injury, but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Ducks. Barrie should return on the top-pair with Fedor Tyutin and comes into play with 23 points (3G / 20A) in 42 games this season.
Perreault will miss his third straight game with a broken thumb that he suffered last Monday vs. the Ducks. Perreault is close to returning, but it won’t come Tuesday vs. the Blues. Monitor his status leading up to Thursday’s game in Dallas.
Carlson missed the final six games before the All-Star break, but it looks like he’ll play Tuesday in Brooklyn. Carlson would return to his spot alongside Karl Alzner on the top-pair and comes in with five goals and 20 assists (25 points) in 43 games this season.
Grubauer allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Capitals’ loss in Ottawa last Tuesday. Braden Holtby took part in the All-Star festivities, so the Capitals will give him an extra day off and go with Grubauer tonight against the Islanders. Grubauer has appeared in five games in January, going 3-1-1 with a 2.68 GAA and .909 SV%.
Pavelec allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Jets’ loss to the Sharks last Tuesday. Connor Hellebuyck started on Thursday, but they’ll come back to Pavelec after the All-Star break. Pavelec has posted a 3.31 GAA and .894 SV% since returning to the Jets and will be in tough in St. Louis this evening.
