McDonagh left the game under his own power after being hit by Jack Eichel. The Lightning did not provide an update on McDonagh’s status, so consider him questionable for Saturday’s game in Florida.
Beagle has been out since October 13th but is hoping to return next Tuesday vs. the Wild. The 33-year-old improves the Canucks bottom-6 depth immensely. Beagle has one assist in five games this season.
Byfuglien was stunned in a heavy collision with Jamie Oleksiak on Tuesday, eventually returned to the lineup. Byfuglien was eventually diagnosed with a concussion and missed Thursday’s game and will miss at least a few more contests after being placed on injured reserve. Sami Niku could remain in the Jets lineup while Byfuglien is out.
Rinne allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Predators loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday. Rinne has lost two of his last three while posting a 2.47 GAA and .905 SV%. In his first start against the Coyotes, Rinne allowed two goals on 23 shots in a surprising 2-1 loss.
Lehner allowed five goals on 27 shots in the Islanders loss in New York on November 21st. Thomas Greiss started the last three games but it looks like Lehner will start tonight in Boston. Lehner has dropped each of his last four starts and is 3-5-0 with a 3.21 GAA and .896 SV% on the road this season.
Lundqvist comes into tonight's contest having won four of his last five starts. He stood stall against the Senators in his last start, stopping 29 of the 31 shots he faced on route to a 4-2 victory. He has a great chance of keeping his hot streak rolling tonight.
Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Blue Jackets win in Detroit on Monday. It wasn’t the prettiest performance but it was enough to earn Bobrovsky his ninth win of the season. He has now won three of his last four and is 4-4-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .919 SV% on home-ice this season.
Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Blue Jackets win in Detroit on Monday. It wasn’t the prettiest performance but it was enough to earn Bobrovsky his ninth win of the season. He has now won three of his last four and is 4-4-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .919 SV% on home-ice this season.
Smith allowed one goal on 29 shots in the Flames win in Arizona on Sunday. It was an important game for Smith, who is fighting for starts with David Rittich. Smith is 2-3-0 with a 2.86 GAA and .891 SV% in November and draws another solid matchup with the Kings in town—especially on the tail-end of a back-to-back.
Fleury allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Golden Knights win in Chicago on Tuesday. Fleury extended his winning streak to five games, allowing just eight goals on 139 shots (.942 SV%) with two shutouts. In his first start against the Canucks, Fleury stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss (Nov.24).
Markstrom allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Canucks overtime loss to the Kings on Tuesday. In his last eight starts, Markstrom has gone 1-5-2 with a 3.26 GAA and .900 SV%. Things don’t get any easier with the Golden Knights in town. Vegas is heating up and come in having won four in a row while averaging 4.75 goals for per game.
Dube had five points (1G / 4A) in 20 games with the Flames. He heads back to the AHL where he has recorded four assists in six games.
Bjork has one goal and two assists (three points) in 20 games with the Bruins this season. Bjork heads back to the AHL, where he has four points (2G / 2A) in nine games.
Sheary will not play on Thursday but has not been ruled out for Friday’s game in Florida. With Sheary out, Remi Elie will remain in the Sabres lineup against the Lightning.
Scandella will miss his second straight game on Thursday but the Sabres are hopeful that he will play Friday in Florida. With Scandella still out, Nathan Beaulieu will remain in the lineup.
Quick returned in a backup role on Tuesday but will make his first start since October 23rd. The 32-year-old is still searching for his first win of the season. Quick struggled before knee surgery, posting a 4.55 GAA and .845 SV% in four games. He’s had a tough season but tonight he faces an Oilers team that is 27th in the NHL in goal-scoring (2.71 GF/pg).
With Ben Bishop returning to the Stars crease on Saturday, Bow heads back to Texas. He is 6-3-1 with a 2.81 GAA and .896 SV% in 12 AHL games this season.
Pateryn missed Tuesday’s game vs. the Coyotes but will replace Nate Prosser in the lineup on Thursday. Pateryn has just one assist, 12 PIMS and 20 shots in 23 games this season.
Koskinen stopped all 28 shots that he faced in the Oilers win over the Stars on Tuesday. Koskinen has played very well as of late, winning three of his last five (3-1-1) while posting a 1.98 GAA, .930 SV% and one shutout. Playing in a Ken Hitchcock system will help Koskinen and tonight he draws a great matchup vs. the Kings.
