Hogberg appeared in two games with Ottawa last week with Craig Anderson injured. With Anderson back on IR, Hogberg comes back from Belleville, where he is 7-6-0 with a 3.05 GAA and .897 SV% this season.
Anderson started Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia but left injured early in the first period. Anderson was hurt on a goal that ended up being disallowed on an offside review. With the veteran netminder on IR again, Anders Nilsson will be the primary starter with Marcus Hogberg coming up from Belleville to serve as his backup.
Nilsson gave up two goals on 15 shots after replacing Craig Anderson (knee) in Ottawa's loss in Philadelphia on Saturday. Nilsson has gone 0-4-0 while posting an ugly 4.77 GAA and .826 SV% in his last four appearances. He actually played well in his first start against the Bruins, stopping 19 of 21 shots in a 2-1 loss, but it remains a very difficult task for the 29-year-old and should be left on the bench on Monday.
Holtby allowed just two goals on 29 shots in the Capitals win in Anaheim last Friday. Holtby continues to play outstanding hockey, having won four in a row while posting a 2.47 GAA and .919 SV%. Holtby leads the NHL in win (15) with a 2.78 GAA (26th) and .910 SV% (t-26th). Tonight he faces a Blue Jackets team that has lost four in a row while scoring just 1.25 goals per game.
Backstrom missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury but will be back in the lineup on Monday night. Backstrom skated on a line with Alex Ovechkin in Sunday's practice so look for him to skate there vs. the Blue Jackets.
Simek is expected to miss two weeks as he undergoes treatment on his meniscus, which means Tim Heed will draw into the lineup on Sunday.
Ritchie was hurt early vs. The Capitals on Friday and will miss at least six weeks. With Ritchie sidelined long-term, the Ducks have recalled Sam Carrick from San Diego (AHL).
Kassian missed the last three games with a back issue but will play Sunday vs. the Sabres. Kassian will be back on the top-line with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid and comes in with 19 points (9G / 10A) in 28 games this season.
Nugent-Hopkins has missed the last six games but will play Sunday vs. the Sabres. Nugent-Hopkins' return means that Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid will be back together on the top-line. Nugent-Hopkins has five goals and 11 assists (16 points) in 25 games this season.
Wedin failed to register a point in four games with the Blackhawks during his call-up. He will be replaced by Dylan Sikura on the Blackhawks roster.
Sikura has been solid in the AHL this season, leading Rockford with 16 points (9G / 7A) in 22 games. Sikura will take Anton Wedin's spot on the roster and in the lineup and needs to make the most of this opportunity. He has struggled in his NHL career to-date, posting just 11 assists and no goals in 38 games.
