Raffl played just 10:09 TOI before leaving the Flyers overtime win in Detroit. The Flyers did not have an update on Raffl post-game, but they said that he will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Consider him questionable for Thursday’s game.
Reimer was hurt while trying to make a save early in the first period of the Panthers loss to the Stars. The Panthers are already without Roberto Luongo, so if Reimer is going to miss any time the Panthers will turn to Harri Sateri for the time being.
Johansson took what looked to be a purposeful elbow to the head from Brad Marchand in the third period and had to be attended to by the training staff. Johansson did not return to the game and Marchand will have a hearing for the incident. Johansson likely won’t be available for Thursday’s game but could be ready after the All-Star break.
After allowing three goals on 20 shots in the first two periods, Ken Appleby replace Schneider for the third period of Tuesday’s loss to the Bruins. The Devils are already without Keith Kinkaid (groin) so if Schneider is unavailable for Thursday’s game then look for Appleby to start.
Gerbe has been playing in Switzerland for the last two seasons, picking up 13 goals and 22 assists (35 points) in 45 games. Gerbe will be placed on waivers to be sent to Cleveland (AHL). The diminutive forward has 138 points (58G / 80A) in 394 career NHL games with the Sabres and Hurricanes.
Quick allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Kings win over the Rangers on Sunday. The win snapped a five-game losing streak for Quick, who will make his 39th start of the season tonight in Vancouver. He has gone 1-1-0 with a 3.04 GAA and .885 SV% in his first two starts against the Canucks this season.
Saros stopped all 43 shots that he faced in the Predators shutout win over the Golden Knights last Tuesday. Pekka Rinne started the last two games, but Saors is expected to see the Lightning tonight. Saros has gone 4-1-2 with a 1.14 GAA, .967 SV% and three shutouts in his last seven starts. Tampa Bay comes in on the tail-end of a back-to-back after a 2-0 win in Chicago last night.
Bernier allowed two goals on 31 shots in Colorado’s 4-2 win in Toronto last night. Bernier has won nine in a row and has allowed just 13 goals on the last 290 shots (.955 SV%) over that stretch. Tonight the Avalanche will look to continue their roll in Montreal with a Quebec native between the pipes.
Hellebuyck stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Jets shutout win over the Canucks on Sunday. Hellebuyck has now won his last two starts and stopped 59 of the last 60 shots (.983 SV%) that he has faced. Hellebuyck has stopped 50 of 52 shots (.962 SV%) in two appearances against the Sharks this season.
Mrazek stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Red Wings shutout win in New Jersey last night. Mrazek will start for the second straight night and comes in with shutouts in his lat two games—he has stopped the 64 shots he has faced. Mrazek has been up and down this season and doesn’t make for a safe option with a hot Flyers team in town.
Hellebuyck stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Jets shutout win over the Canucks on Sunday. Hellebuyck has now won his last two starts and stopped 59 of the last 60 shots (.983 SV%) that he has faced. Hellebuyck has stopped 50 of 52 shots (.962 SV%) in two appearances against the Sharks this season.
Dell allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Sharks win in Anaheim on Sunday. Dell is riding a four-game winning streak, posting a 1.81 GAA and .939 SV% in the process. The 28-year-old netminder has gone 5-2-0 with a 2.39 GAA and .926 SV% at the SAP Center this year.
