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The Flames provided no further update on Smith (lower-body), and plan on re-evaluating him tomorrow. His injury should be considered day-to-day for now.

Reimer missed five games with a groin injury before returning Friday night to serve as Harri Sateri’s backup against the Kings. Reimer had struggled before his injury, posting a 0.898 SV% over his last six starts. He draws a decent matchup tonight against the Oilers.

Rittich allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Flames win in New Jersey last Thursday. With Mike Smith getting injured late in the Flames win over the Islanders on Sunday, Rittich will be the Flames No.1 for the immediate future. The 25-year-old netminder has played well in limited action this season, going 5-1-2 with a 2.20 GAA and .927 SV%. He makes for a strong pickup with Smith out, but has a rough matchup tonight in Boston.

Peter Laviolette and Fisher both said there’s still no timetable for his return. Fisher had 42 points in 72 games with the Predators last season. He skated with the fourth line on Monday.

The Blackhawks will turn to Forsberg in the midst of a five-game losing streak. Forsberg has had his ups and downs of late, going 2-2 over his last four starts with a .923 SV%. He has a great opportunity to bring an end to the Blackhawks’ losing streak tonight against the Coyotes.

Caggiula did not play Saturday after being struck in the mouth by a puck Friday night in Anaheim. He has 12 points (7G/5A) in 41 games this season.

Seeler has 12 points (2G/10A) in 49 games with Iowa (AHL) this season. The Wild have not announced who will draw out of the lineup in favour of Seeler.

Murray hasn't played since November 27th. Travelling with the team gives him a chance of playing in one of the next two games, but for now he remains without a timetable for his return.

Milano has been sidelined for almost four weeks with a torn oblique muscle. Travelling with the team bodes well for his chances of playing in one of the next two games, but for now he remains without a timetable for his return.

Talbot last played Friday night when he gave up three goals on 34 shots in a losing effort to the Ducks. Talbot has continued to struggle lately, losing three of his last five starts with a .902 SV%. He’ll hope for a stronger outing tonight against the middling Panthers.

Condon allowed two goals on 30 shots after replacing Craig Anderson in the Senators loss in Toronto on Saturday. Condon has gone 2-7-2 with a 3.00 GAA and .913 SV% on the road this season. The 27-year-old netminder has struggled all season-long and will be in tough tonight in Pittsburgh—the Penguins have won six of their last eight (6-1-1) while averaging 4.25 goals for per game.

Dumont practiced Monday and skated with the fourth line. Guy Boucher is hopeful Dumont will return to the lineup Thursday. The Senators are expected to call up a forward for tomorrow night's game.

Vasilevskiy turned in another Vezina-worthy performance against the Kings on Saturday, stopping 44 of 47 shots en route to a 4-3 victory. He’s won four of his last five starts with a .918 SV% over that span. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Maple Leafs in what should be a high-scoring affair.

Thompson returned to practice Monday but has yet to be cleared to play. He's getting closer but remains without a timetable for his return.

Vasilevskiy turned in another Vezina-worthy performance against the Kings on Saturday, stopping 44 of 47 shots en route to a 4-3 victory. He’s won four of his last five starts with a .918 SV% over that span. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Maple Leafs in what should be a high-scoring affair.

Danault has been cleared to practice and was skating with the top line Monday morning. Claude Julien said Danault could possibly return later in the road trip, but he remains without a definite timetable.

The Leafs currently do not have an open roster spot for Soshnikov, which explains the delay in removing him from injured reserve. Once he is cleared they will be forced to either make a spot for him or risk losing him on waivers.

Weber recently began skating on his own, but is yet to return to practice. He has been out since December 16th and remains without a timetable for his return.

Shaw has 19 points (10G/9A) in 43 games this season. He has been out since January 13th with a lower-body injury and has yet to return to practice. It seems unlikely he will return before the end of the Habs' four-game road trip.

The 28-year old Sceviour has just 14 points in 46 games with the Panthers this season, but is second on the team in shorthanded ice time (111:45).