Elliott missed the Flyers final game before the All-Star break with a lower-body injury and lands on IR today with Alex Lyon being recalled to take his spot on the roster. Lyon will backup Michal Neuvirth while Elliott is out.
Johnston has recorded one goal and one assist despite playing just 7:36 TOI/GM in three games since being recalled. With Casey Cizikas (upper-body) back tonight, Johnston will be a healthy scratch and will likely return to Bridgeport (AHL) in the near future.
Cizikas has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury, but will be back in tonight vs. the Panthers. Cizikas will replace Ross Johnston and returns to the lineup with just 11 points (5G / 6A) in 40 games this season.
Halak allowed one goal on 39 shots in the Islanders 2-1 win in Vegas last Thursday. It was the first time in 15 games that Halak held the opponent under two goals and just the third time in 31 starts this season. It has been a rough year for Halak, who comes into Tuesday at 8-6-1 with a 3.27 GAA and .909 SV% on home-ice this season.
O’Regan, 24, has four assists in 10 games with the Sharks this season. He has spent the majority of the year in the AHL, where he has collected 22 points (7G / 15A) in 28 games with the Barracuda.
Kuemper allowed one goal on 31 shots in the Kings win in Calgary last Wednesday. With Jonathan Quick on IR, Kuemper will start again tonight with Quick likely being activated from IR for Thursday’s game. Kuemper has gone 3-0-2 with a 1.82 GAA and .944 SV% on the road so far this season, but the Stars are one of the best home teams in the NHL.
Lowry has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury but will likely play on Tuesday. Lowry has picked up eight goals and six assists (14 points) in 33 games so far in 2017-18.
Hall missed the final three games before the All-Star break but was back on the ice for Monday’s practice and will play on Tuesday. Hall, who leads the Devils with 17 goals and 31 assists (48 points) in 43 games this season, will be back on the top line with Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt.
Frolik, who has been sidelined for 12 games with broken jaw, will play Tuesday vs. the Golden Knights. Frolik picked up 15 points (7G / 8A) in 37 games before getting hurt and will return to his normal spot on a like with Mikael Backlund and Matthew Tkachuk.
Smith allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Flames loss to the Kings last Wednesday. Smith lost his last three starts before the All-Star break despite stopping 90 of 95 shots (.947 SV%). Smith was simply fantastic in the weeks leading up to the break. He enters Tuesday at 5-0-3 with a 1.71 GAA and .947 SV% in January.
Hedman, who suffered a lower-body injury on January 11th, will travel with the team to Western Canada, which is a good sign that he’s getting closer to a return. Hedman is three weeks in to a three-to-six week timetable, so his return is expected to be on the horizon. The Lightning get back into action on Tuesday, so monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate and then as the week progresses.
Paajarvi was claimed off of waivers from St. Louis and will make his Ottawa debut in Carolina. Paajarvi had just four points (2G / 2A) in 44 games with the Blues before being waived. He skated with Derick Brassard and Ryan Dzingel during practice on Monday.
Anderson gave up two goals on 40 shots in the Senators loss in St. Louis last Tuesday. Anderson has lost three in a row and four of his last five while allowing a combined 16 goals on 183 shots (.913 SV%). Anderson has had a tough year and comes into Tuesday at 4-7-2 with a 2.98 GAA and .907 SV% on the road this season.
Varlamov was a full participant in Monday’s practice but won’t be available for Tuesday’s game. Varlamov will travel on their three-game road-trip and could play at some point over that stretch, but he will need to participate in at least one or two more practices before that becomes a reality.
Barrie has missed the last 13 games with a broken hand but was on the ice for Monday’s practice and is nearing a return. Barrie’s status for Tuesday’s game is uncertain but he has not officially been ruled out. Monitor his status during Tuesday’s morning skate.
Wilson missed the last four games but was on the ice in Monday’s practice and is expected to play tomorrow in Vancouver. Wilson has had a quiet season in Colorado, collecting just four goals and eight assists (12 points) in 35 games.
Compher missed the final game before the All-Star break with an illness but was back at practice on Monday and is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday. Compher has picked up eight goals and seven assists (15 points) in 35 games this season.
Bernier allowed three goals on 34 shots in Colorado’s loss in St. Louis last Thursday. After a lengthy winning streak, Bernier has lost his last two starts while giving up six goals on 73 shots (.918 SV%). Bernier has been everything the Avalanche could have hoped for with Semyon Varlamov out, but Varly’s return is on the horizon, which could put an end to Bernier’s run as the Avs’ No1.
Lehtonen stopped 26 of 27 shots in the Stars win in Buffalo on January 20th. Lehtonen has won four of his last five starts (4-1-0) while allowing just 10 goals on 143 shots (.930 SV%). Lehtonen has not played a lot this season but has played well when called upon—he is 6-4-1 with a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% on the road this season.
Bishop surrendered four goals on 29 shots in the Stars loss to the Maple Leafs last Thursday. Bishop has gone 4-3-1 with a 2.12 GAA and .927 SV% in eight January starts. Tonight he will face a Kings team that he spent the end of last season with—he comes in at 16-6-1 with a 2.06 GAA and .931 SV% at the American Airlines Center this season.
