Hansen was injured on a hit during the Canucks’ physical contest in Toronto on Saturday. Hansen’s move to IR means that he will miss at least the next three games with an undisclosed injury. Hansen had been playing with the Sedin Twins, so his injury should see Loui Eriksson move back up.
Howard allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Red Wings’ 2-1 loss to the Oilers on Sunday. It was the first time that Howard has allowed more than one goal in a game and it looks like he’ll make a second straight start tonight in Philadelphia. Howard has registered a fantastic 1.12 GAA and .965 SV% in four starts and one relief appearance this season.
Bertuzzi, 21, was a second round pick in 2013 (58th overall) and is expected to make his NHL debut this week. Bertuzzi had an excellent preseason and training camp and has since added four points (2G / 2A) in nine games with Grand Rapids. He should bring some much needed energy to a Red Wings team that has lost five in a row.
Vanek’s move to LTIR is retroactive to October 25th, which means that he is eligible to be activated for the Red Wings’ game in Washington on November 18th. Detroit moved him to IR to create some cap-space to recall Tyler Bertuzzi from Grand Rapids. The Red Wings are 1-4-1 without Vanek in the lineup.
Halak allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Islanders’ shootout loss to the Oilers on Saturday. Halak has lost his last three starts, while allowing a combined nine goals on 100 shots (.910 SV%). After a great World Cup of Hockey, Halak has struggled with the Islanders, but remains a great option tonight vs. Vancouver. The Canucks have lost eight in a row while averaging a measly 1.25 goals per game.
Pelech, 22, has registered two assists in nine career NHL games (all in 2015-16) and this marks his first call-up of 2016-17. The 2012 third round pick (65th overall) has been recalled because Travis Hamonic is expected to miss one month with a broken arm. Pelech, who has four points (1G / 3A) in 10 games with Bridgeport this season, is expected to make his season debut on Monday.
Hamonic suffered a broken arm in Saturday’s loss to the Oilers and he is expected to miss approximately one month. Hamonic’s move to IR opened up a roster spot for the Islanders to recall Adam Pelech from Bridgeport (AHL). Hamonic’s injury likely means that Johnny Boychuk will move to the top pair with Nick Leddy.
Jagr had a groin issue flare up during Saturday’s loss in Washington on Saturday. The Panthers will take on the Lightning on Monday and could be without their first line right winger. Monitor Jagr’s status during the Panthers’ morning skate.
