Folin has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but will replace Oscar Fantenberg vs. the Predators. Folin doesn’t provide much in the way of offence, but is a good source of hits and blocked shots.
Fantenberg was back in the lineup for the last two games, but will come out tonight vs. the Predators. Fantenberg will be replaced by Christian Folin.
Enstrom has been out since November 18th, but will play Sunday vs. the Sharks. Enstrom, who had just two assists in 19 games before getting hurt, will replace Ben Chiarot on the blueline.
Hartman was a late scratch from Friday’s lineup but has back on the ice for the Blackhawks practice on Saturday and will play on Sunday. Hartman, who will skate on the second line with Patrick Kane, has seven goals and 12 assists (19 points) in 36 games this season.
Dubnyk stopped 29 of 31 shots in the Wild’s win over the Sabres on Thursday. Dubnyk has won three in a row with a 1.67 GAA and .950 SV% since returning to the Wild’s crease last weekend. Tonight he takes on an Avalanche team that has won four straight—Dubnyk comes in at 5-6-0 with a 3.10 GAA and .904 SV% on the road.
Gibson allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Ducks loss in Edmonton on Thursday. Regardless of the loss, it was another strong outing for Gibson, who has been spectacular as of late. He has won three of five while posting a 1.39 GAA, 949 SV% and one shututout. The 24-year-old is also 1-1-0 with a 1.55 GAA and .942 SV% against Calgary this season.
Bernier stopped all 34 shots that he faced in Colorado’s shutout win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. Bernier extended his personal winning streak to three games, turning aside 82 of the last 85 shots (.965 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he takes on a Wild team that is fully healthy and come in winners of four of five, averaging 3.80 goals for per game.
Quick surrendered four goals on 41 shots in the Kings loss in Calgary on Thursday. It was a busy night for Quick, who has lost three of his last five while posting a 2.41 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout. In 15 starts at the STAPLES Center this season, Quick has gone 8-5-2 with a 2.18 GAA and .932 SV%.
Howard finished Friday’s win over the Panthers but was not on the ice for Saturday’s practice and will not play on Sunday. Petr Mrazek will get the nod and look for a goalie to be recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL) to serve as the backup.
Talbot allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Oilers win over the Ducks on Thursday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Talbot, who is now 15-13-2 with a 3.00 GAA and .905 SV% on the season. The 30-year-old has gone 1-1-0 with a 5.00 GAA and .811 SV% in two starts vs. the Stars this season.
Josh Bailey left last night’s game with a lower-body injury and Beauvillier’s call-up suggests that Bailey will not be available on Sunday. Beauvillier recorded two goals in two games during his brief stint with the Sound Tigers.
Muzzin missed the Kings morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision because he is “a little banged up.” Monitor Muzzin’s status as the Kings hit the ice for pre-game warmups at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Smith allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Flames win over the Kings on Thursday. Smith has been victorious in three of his last five starts while allowing 12 goals on 166 shots (.928 SV%). The veteran netminder has played very well against Anaheim this season, going 1-1-0 with a 1.02 GAA and .976 SV% in two meetings.
Elliott allowed four goals on 31 shots in the Flyers win over the Islanders on Thursday. After a rough night in Pittsburgh, things didn’t get much better against the Isles but it was enough to record his 15th win of the season. This afternoon he gets a chance against his former team but comes in having allowed at least three goals in four consecutive games.
Niskanen missed Tuesday’s game in Carolina but was back on the ice for Saturday’s practice and should play on Sunday. Niskanen scored in his last game (vs. NJD), bringing his season total to three goals and eight assists (11 points) in 27 games.
Price reportedly played sick on Thursday so the Canadiens were likely just giving him the day off and he should be in no danger of missing Sunday’s contest with the Canucks, unless the illness progresses. Keep an eye on his status on Sunday morning.
Coburn is expected to take a seat tonight with Slater Koekkoek taking his spot on the blueline. Coburn isn’t known for his offence, but he is still searching for his first goal in 2017-18.
