Krug was forced to leave Sunday's game vs. the Flyers with an upper-body injury and did not return. The Bruins recalled Urho Vaakanainen from Providence (AHL) on Monday, suggesting that Krug will not be available vs. the Panthers.
Tore Krug was hurt late in Sunday's game vs. the Flyers, so Vaakanainen's call-up suggests that Krug will miss Tuesday's game and the 20-year-old defenseman will make his season debut. Vaakanainen was a first-round pick (No.18 overall) in 2017 and has two assists in 15 games with Providence this season.
This is the second time that Smith has been called up. During his first tour with the Red Wings, Smith had no points with four shots but carried an impressive 63.3 CorsiFor% in three games. During his time with the Griffins, the 21-year-old has scored three goals with four assists (seven points) in 10 games.
Samsonov allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Capitals win over the Flames last Sunday. Braden Holtby has started four of the last five games but Samsonov will face the Coyotes on Monday night. Samsonov has been outstanding this season, going 5-1-0 with a 2.38 GAA and .915 SV% in his first five starts and one relief appearance. Tonight he takes on an Arizona team that has lost three in a row.
Samsonov allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Capitals win over the Flames last Sunday. Braden Holtby has started four of the last five games but Samsonov will face the Coyotes on Monday night. Samsonov has been outstanding this season, going 5-1-0 with a 2.38 GAA and .915 SV% in his first five starts and one relief appearance. Tonight he takes on an Arizona team that has lost three in a row.
Mrazek gave up three goals on 18 shots in the Hurricanes loss to the Rangers last Thursday. Mrazek has lost two straight while allowing a combined seven goals on just 46 shots (.848 SV%). The Hurricanes have stumbled as of late and James Reimer lost in Ottawa on Saturday but it shouldn't be a matchup you shy away from with Mrazek. He is 6-1-0 with a 2.12 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout at the PNC Arena.
Volkov played in four games, including both games in Sweden, but failed to record a point with three shots while playing 11:56 ATOI. The 22-year-old winger returns to the Crunch where he has three assists in three games.
Nilsson allowed one goal on 39 shots in the Senators win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. Nilsson won First Star of the Week honours last week, going 3-0-0 while posting a 1.64 GAA and .950 SV%. While he's been great and just beat the Hurricanes, they are dangerous on home ice. Carolina comes in at 6-3-0 while averaging 3.67 goals per game at PNC Arena.
