Ehrhoff has missed the last six games with a concussion, but today was the first time that he skated since being injured on January 28th. There is no word on when Ehrhoff is expected to be back in the lineup.
Ekholm missed Tuesday’s game vs. Tampa Bay, but his presence for the morning skate suggests that he might return tonight vs. the Jets. Monitor his status after the morning skate.
Wilson missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but being on the ice for the morning skate is a good sign that he will return to the lineup tonight vs. Winnipeg. Expect an update after the skate.
Ryan missed Tuesday’s game with muscle cramps, but was on the ice for the Senators morning skate. Coach Dave Cameron said that Ryan is “likely” to play, but will be a game-time decision.
Ceci was a healthy scratch on Tuesday, but will be back in the lineup on Thursday. Ceci has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 51 games this season.
Ward allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Hurricanes win in San Jose on Saturday. He has won each of his last two starts, while stopping 51 of 56 (.911 SV%) shots. Tonight he will get the nod at home vs. the Ducks—Ward is 8-6-3 with a 1.91 GAA and .926 SV% at PNC Arena this season.
Islanders head coach Jack Capuano said that de Haan could “probably” play tonight, but he will stick with the same six defensemen that have won the last two games.
Clutterbuck missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but he will be back into the lineup tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Clutterbuck will skate on the third line with Brock Nelson and Nikolay Kulemin.
Halak allowed two goals on 36 shots in the Islanders 3-2 win over the Oilers on Tuesday. He has won three in a row while posting a 1.95 GAA and .906 SV%. Tonight he will face a struggling Maple Leafs team, but the first time he faced Toronto he was pulled after allowing five goals.
Ryan missed Tuesday’s games with muscle cramps, but his availability for the morning skate is a good sign that he will be back in the lineup tonight. Monitor his status following the morning skate.
Namestnikov, 22, was with the Lightning earlier in the season, registering three goals and four assists (7 points) in 25 games. While in Syracuse he had 24 points (9G / 15A) in 26 games. There is no word whether he will be in the lineup on Thursday.
Bishop allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Lightning’s 5-3 win over the Ducks on Sunday. He was given Tuesday night off, but it looks like he will be in goal tonight vs. the Blues. He allowed two goals on 18 shots in a 2-1 OT loss to the Blues 11 days ago.
Ward allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Hurricanes win in San Jose on Saturday. He has won each of his last two starts, while stopping 51 of 56 (.911 SV%) shots. Tonight it looks like he will get the nod at home vs. the Ducks—Ward is 8-6-3 with a 1.91 GAA and .926 SV% at PNC Arena this season.
Lindback, 26, is a pending unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He has gone 2-8-0 with a 3.71 GAA and .875 SV% with the Stars this season. He was already a scary option in Dallas, but now he is a terrifying option in Buffalo. He will likely serve as Michal Neuvirth’s backup, while Matt Hackett should stay in the NHL until next season.
Enroth, 26, is a pending unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He has gone 13-21-2 with a 3.27 GAA and .903 SV% with the Sabres this season. His addition gives the Stars a little more stability in goal, but he is likely to serve as Kari Lehtonen’s backup until he is able to start outplaying him.
Nabokov, 39, will retire as one of the greatest Russian netmiders of all time. Nabokov played 14 NHL seasons, going 353-227-29-59 with a 2.44 GAA, .911 SV% and 59 shutouts. He was 42-42 in the postseason but retires without a Stanley Cup ring.
Paquette will likely miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. Monitor his status during the Lightning’s morning skate on Thursday.
Holtby allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Capitals 3-1 loss to the Flyers on Sunday. In his last five starts, Holtby has gone 3-1-1 with a 0.80 GAA and .970 SV%. Tonight he will get a chance at redemption against the Sharks—he was pulled after he allowed three goals on seven shots in a 6-5 shootout loss in their last meeting.
Holtby allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Capitals 3-1 loss to the Flyers on Sunday. In his last five starts, Holtby has gone 3-1-1 with a 0.80 GAA and .970 SV%. Tonight he will get a chance at redemption against the Sharks—he was pulled after he allowed three goals on seven shots in a 6-5 shootout loss in their last meeting.
Carter missed Kings practice this morning but is reportedly fine and is expected to play on Thursday vs. the Flames. Nick Shore skated in his spot this morning, so if Carter is unable to go for whatever reason, expect Shore to replace him between Dwight King and Tyler Toffoli.
