Byfuglien left Saturday’s game in Tampa Bay with a lower-body injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Tucker Poolman will draw into the Jets lineup Monday and Tyler Myers will likely play on the top power-play.
Bernier was pulled after allowing four goals on nine shots in Colorado’s loss to Dallas on December 3rd. Semyon Varlamov has started the last three games but it looks like Bernier will start the front-end of Colorado’s back-to-back tonight in Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old has gone 1-3-1 with a 3.74 GAA and .880 SV% in five road starts this season.
Bernier was pulled after allowing four goals on nine shots in Colorado’s loss to Dallas on December 3rd. Semyon Varlamov has started the last three games but it looks like Bernier will start the front-end of Colorado’s back-to-back tonight in Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old has gone 1-3-1 with a 3.74 GAA and .880 SV% in five road starts this season.
Barkov missed Saturday’s loss to Colorado but was back on the Panthers top line at Monday’s morning skate so look for him to suit up against the Red Wings tonight. Barkov has placed himself firmly as one of the NHL’s best centres this season and comes into Monday with four goals and two assists (six points) in his last six games.
Kuhnhackl missed Saturday’s game vs. the Maple Leafs and is questionable for tonight’s game vs. the Avalanche. Kuhnhackl was on the ice for the morning skate, but skated as an extra forward so it doesn’t seem likely that he will play tonight.
Hornqvist left Saturday’s game vs. the Maple Leafs after taking a puck to the face and is questionable for tonight’s game vs. Colorado. Hornqvist was on the ice for the Penguins morning skate, skating on the third line so it looks likely that he will play tonight.
Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Jets loss in Tampa Bay on Saturday. Hellebuyck has lost his last two starts while allowing a combined nine goals on 60 shots (.850 SV%). With Steve Mason still out, Hellebuyck will get a chance to right the ship tonight vs. the Canucks.
Reimer allowed five goals on 28 shots in the Panthers loss to Colorado on Saturday. Reimer has gone 2-1-2 while allowing a combined 19 goals on 170 shots (.888 SV%) in his last five starts. Despite some ugly numbers, he has a nice matchup tonight in Detroit. In his first start vs. the Red Wings, Reimer stopped 36 of 38 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss in late-October.
Murray will miss his sixth straight game with a lower-body injury but was on the ice for the Penguins morning skate, so he is definitely getting close. Murray could be back in the Penguins crease on Thursday and could go head-to-head with Marc-Andre Fleury in Vegas.
Jarry was pulled after allowing three goals on 16 shots in the Penguins loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. After winning his first four games with Matt Murray out, Jarry has now lost two of his last three while allowing 10 goals on 71 shots (.859 SV%). Tonight he will face an Avalanche team that has lost six of their last eight (2-5-1).
Silfverberg has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but was a full participant in Sunday’s practice and will likely play tonight. Silfverberg, who has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 25 games this season, will skate on the second line with Adam Henrique and Andrew Cogliano.
Getzlaf has missed the last 19 games with a facial fracture but was a full participant in Sunday’s practice and will likely return to the lineup tonight. Getzlaf will skate on the top line with Rickard Rakell and Corey Perry and returns to the lineup after picking seven points (1G / 6A) in six games before getting hurt.
Jarry was pulled after allowing three goals on 16 shots in the Penguins loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. After winning his first four games with Matt Murray out, Jarry has now lost two of his last three while allowing 10 goals on 71 shots (.859 SV%). Tonight it looks like he will face an Avalanche team that has lost six of their last eight (2-5-1).
Lindback came up to backup Pekka Rinne last Thursday with Juuse Saros getting two AHL games in over the weekend. Lindback goes back to the Admirals, where he is 11-5-0 with a 2.43 GAA and .923 SV% this season.
The Predators have five days off between games so Saros went to Milwaukee to get some playing time over the weekend. Saros started two games, going 1-1-0 while allowing nine goals on 69 shots (.870 SV%) and comes back to the Predators where he will likely start one of their back-to-back games on Wednesday/Thursday.
Pavelec stopped 41 of 44 shots in the Rangers 4-3 win over the Penguins last Tuesday. Pavelec has been pretty steady in his last three appearances, stopping 67 of the last 73 shots (.918 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he will take on a Dallas team that has lost three straight entering play.
Holtby stopped 27 of 29 shots in the Capitals win over the Rangers last Friday. Holtby has won five of his last six starts while posting a 2.34 GAA and .926 SV%. Tonight he is expected to face the Islanders for the second time this season—he allowed three goals on 38 shots in a 4-3 win in the first meeting.
Howard was pulled after allowing four goals on 10 shots in the Red Wings 6-1 loss to the Blues on Saturday afternoon. After a great outing vs. the Jets earlier in the week, Howard turned in his second stinker in three games. In his last five starts, the 33-year-old has allowing a whopping 20 goals on 106 shots (.811 SV%) but makes for an interesting start if Aleksander Barkov doesn't play tonight.
Boychuk has missed the last two games but will be a game-time decision tonight vs. the Capitals. Boychuk, who has three goals and five assists (eight points) in 27 games, will likely replace with Dennis Seidenberg or Ryan Pulock if he can play.
Halak allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Islanders loss in Boston on Saturday. Halak has lost his last two starts while allowing a combined six goals on 64 shots (.906 SV%). Tonight he faces the Capitals for the second time this season—he allowed four goals on 19 shots in a 4-3 loss in the first meeting.
