Komarov (leg) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Komarov has missed the last seven games with a leg injury but may be ready to go tonight vs. the Jets. Komarov has had a tough season, picking up just 19 points (7G / 12A) in 71 games.
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Tolvanen will make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Tolvanen, 18, was the No.30 overall pick in last summer’s draft and joins the Predators after one year in the KHL. Tolvanen scored 21 goals with 17 assists (38 points) in 51 games with Jokerit—adding three goals in four playoff games. The rookie winger is expected to skate on the Predators top line with Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson.
Brassard (lower-body) will not play Saturday vs. the Canadiens.
Brassard did not take part in the Penguins’ morning skate and will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury. With Brassard out, Riley Sheahan will continue to skate on the third line.
The Flyers have recalled Alex Lyon from Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Lyon went back to the AHL with Michal Neuvirth returning to the crease on Thursday. Neuvirth was re-injured almost immediately, so Lyon returns to backup Petr Mrazek.
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Neuvirth is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Neuvirth stopped 10 of 11 shots before leaving the Flyers win in Colorado on Wednesday. Neuvirth’s health didn’t last long, getting hurt in his first game back. Alex Lyon was recalled to take Neuvirth’s spot on the roster.
Malgin (undisclosed) will not play on Saturday afternoon.
Malgin is dealing with a minor injury, so he will not play in Boston. Michael Haley will draw back into the lineup to replace Malgin.
Vatrano (undisclosed) will not play on Saturday.
Vatrano is dinged up so he will come out of the lineup this afternoon. This is a tough break for Vatrano, who will miss an opportunity to face his former team in Boston. The injury is believed to be minor so look for him to be back in on Monday.
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Fleury is expected to start Saturday vs. the Sharks.
Fleury allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Golden Knights loss to the Coyotes on Wednesday. He was given last night off, so he is expected to go tonight vs. the Sharks. The veteran is 15-8-2 with a 2.37 GAA and .921 SV% on home ice this season.
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Murray will start Saturday vs. the Devils.
Murray allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Penguins win in New Jersey on Thursday. It has been a struggle for Murray since returning to the Penguins crease in late-March—the 23-year-old is 2-2-1 with a 3.61 GAA and .897 SV%. Despite the struggles, the Penguins need a win and he has a nice matchup to do so.
The Blues have recalled Chris Butler from San Antonio (AHL).
Butler has not recorded a point in two games with the Blues, but has 29 points (8G / 21A) in 60 games with the Rampage. There’s no word on whether or not he will draw into the lineup on Saturday.
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McElhinney will start Saturday vs. the Jets.
McElhinney stopped all 33 shots that he faced in the Maple Leafs shutout win over the Canadiens on March 17th. McElhinney has gone 3-0-0 with a 1.32 GAA, .959 SV% and one shutout in March. As good as he has been this season, he is in tough tonight with the Jets in town.
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Kinkaid is in the starter's crease at the Devils morning skate.
Kinkaid allowed four goals on 35 shots the Devils loss to the Penguins on Thursday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Kinkaid, who will start his 35th game of the season tonight. He is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .965 SV% in two games against the Islanders this season.
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Delia will start Friday in Colorado.
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Andersen led the Maple Leafs onto the ice for warmups.
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Darling led the Hurricanes onto the ice for warmups.
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Ward is expected to start Friday in Washington.
Perron (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday.
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Allen will start Friday in Vegas.
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Subban will start Friday vs. the Blues.
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Gibson will start Friday vs. the Kings.
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