Claesson has been a healthy scratch for the last three games, but is expected to draw in as the Senators’ seventh defenseman tonight. The young blueliner has picked up four assists in 14 games this season.
Kane was hurt while scoring a goal in the Sabres’ win over the Sharks on Tuesday. Kane is listed as a game-time decision and the Sabres are hoping he will play because he’s been red-hot lately. The winger has scored four goals with five assists (nine points) while firing 43 shots in his last eight games.
Girgensons was reportedly banged up in the Sabres’ come-from-behind win over the Sharks on Tuesday and will not play tonight vs. the Ducks. With Girgensons out, the Sabres have recalled Derek Grant from Rochester (AHL).
Greiss allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Islanders’ overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Monday. Greiss has won four of his last five starts while posting an .885 SV% and he’s allowed five goals in back-to-back games. Greiss stopped 44 of 47 shots in a 3-2 OT loss in his first start versus the Flyers this season.
Tuch failed to record a point while firing seven shots and averaging 11:54 TOI in his first three NHL games. The 2014 No.18 overall pick returns to Iowa, where he has 11 goals and 11 assists (22 points) in 34 games this season.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Blue Jackets’ overtime win over the Red Wings on Tuesday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Bobrovsky, who is now tied with Devan Dubnyk for the NHL lead in wins (29). In his first start vs. the Canucks, ‘Goalie Bob’ stopped 14 of 17 shots in a 4-3 OT win.
Condon allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Senators’ loss in Buffalo last Saturday. Andrew Hammond got the nod on Tuesday, but they’ll come back to Condon tonight vs. the Stars. Condon has gone 7-3-5 with a 2.30 GAA and .920 SV% in 15 starts at the Canadian Tire Centre so far this season.
Holtby stopped all 23 shots that he faced in the Capitals’ shutout win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. Holtby is riding a six game winning streak while posting a 1.83 GAA, .930 SV% and one shutout over that stretch. In his first start against the Red Wings, Holtby stopped all 25 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shutout win back in November.
Lundqvist made 43 saves on 44 shots in the Rangers’ win in Anaheim on Tuesday. Lundqvist has won three in a row while posting a strong 1.64 GAA and .956 SV%. Lundqvist is playing very well right now and he was great in his first game versus the Predators—he stopped 31 of 32 shots in a 2-1 shootout win in mid-December.
Reimer allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Panthers’ win over the Ducks last Friday. Reimer has won two in a row while stopping 53 of 55 shots (.964 SV%). Reimer has had a nice season in Florida and he comes into tonight’s meeting with the Kings with a 5-3-1 record, 2.31 GAA and .927 SV% in his first 10 games on home-ice.
Andersen surrendered six goals on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs’ overtime loss in Brooklyn on Monday. Curtis McElhinney was great in a win vs. Dallas on Tuesday, but Andersen will get back in goal tonight vs. the Blues. He has lost three of his last four starts while allowing a combined 19 goals on 114 shots (.833 SV%). One of those losses came against the Blues, who he’ll face again tonight.
Lehner allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Sabres’ loss in New Jersey on Monday. Anders Nilsson started on Tuesday, but they’ll go back to Lehner tonight vs. the Ducks. Lehner has lost three of his last four starts despite posting a 2.23 GAA, .942 SV% and one shutout. Lehner has gone 6-7-3 with a 2.17 GAA and .933 SV% on home ice this season.
Bourque has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury and will miss No.3 tonight vs. the Penguins. He remains day-to-day and there’s no word on when he’s expected to return to the lineup.
Barrie has missed the last two games and six of the last eight games with a lower-body injury, but he could play tonight vs. the Penguins. Monitor Barrie’s status during Colorado’s morning skate.
Smith will come up and serve as Calvin Pickard’s backup after going 5-8-0 with a 2.57 GAA and .911 SV%. This move is likely more about getting Spencer Martin games while Pickard is playing well then wanting to call-up Smith.
Calvin Pickard has played well recently, so the Avalanche likely want to allow Martin to get some games in with San Antonio while Pickard starts with the big club. He has swapped places with Jeremy Smith and goes to the Rampage with a 15-10-0 record, 2.72 GAA and .912 SV% in 28 games.
Reimer allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Panthers’ win over the Ducks last Friday. Reimer has won two in a row while stopping 53 of 55 shots (.964 SV%). Reimer has had a nice season in Florida and he comes into tonight’s meeting with the Kings with a 5-3-1 record, 2.31 GAA and .927 SV% in his first 10 games on home-ice.
Pickard stopped all 27 shots that he faced in Colorado’s shutout win over the Canadiens on Tuesday. It was Pickard’s second shutout of the season and he has now won two in a row while turning aside 50 of the last 52 shots (.962 SV%) that he has faced. He draws a terrible matchup vs. the Penguins tonight, but he stopped 28 of 31 shots in a 4-3 OT win in his first start vs. Pittsburgh.
