Bollig is an AHL depth move and brings no offence to the Predators should he be called-up at some point. The 31-year-old has eight goals, two assists and 68 PIMS in 45 AHL games this season.
With a possible trade on the horizon the Sabres will make sure that Kane remains healthy, so he will sit tonight. There’s a good chance that Thursday’s game in Detroit was Kane’s last with the Sabres.
Johnson allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Sabres loss to the Capitals on Monday. Johnson has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.58 GAA and .911 SV% in February. One of those wins came against the Bruins, who he faces again tonight—he allowed two goals on 27 shots in a 4-2 win in Boston on February 10th.
Rattie was recalled prior to Saturday’s game in Los Angeles but didn’t play—he could draw in tonight in Anaheim. It would be Rattie’s Oilers debut after he picked up 20 goals and 19 assists (39 points) in 49 games with Bakersfield (AHL) before his call-up.
Maroon has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury and despite trade rumours swirling around, the Oilers won’t preserve the health of their winger as he suits up tonight in Anaheim. Maroon re-enters the lineup with 30 points (14G / 16A) in 57 games this season—he will replace Mark Letestu, who was traded to the Blue Jackets this afternoon.
Montoya allowed five goals on 29 shots in the Oilers loss in San Jose on February 10th. Montoya has sat for the last seven games, but will get a crack in Anaheim on the tail-end of a back-to-back. The veteran has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.73 GAA and .895 SV% since joining the Oilers.
Reaves was acquired from the Penguins on Friday and will play his first game with Vegas tomorrow in Los Angeles. Reaves is not known for his offence, having picked up just eight points (4G / 4A) in 58 games this season.
Panik missed Saturday’s game against the Ducks and is questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Canucks. If Panik can’t play, look for Freddie Hamilton to remain in the lineup.
Markstrom stopped all eight shots that he faced after replacing Anders Nilsson in the Canucks loss in Vegas on Friday. Markstrom missed the three games prior to Friday and tonight will be his first start since February 14th. Markstrom has gone 7-8-3 with a 2.70 GAA and .908 SV% in 20 road appearances this year.
Dubnyk allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Wild’s win in New York on Friday. Dubnyk has won four of his last six starts while posting a 1.98 GAA, .938 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he will take on the Sharks on home-ice, where he has gone 15-3-5 with a 2.17 GAA and .931 SV% this season.
Braun missed the morning skate because of an illness and is questionable to play in Minnesota. Tim Heed skated in Braun's spot and would replace him if Braun is unable to go.
Goloubef has been playing with Stockton (AHL) on an AHL contract but has inked an NHL deal to provide the Flames with some extra blueline depth. The 28-year-old has played well, picking up seven goals and 10 assists (17 points) in 34 games with the Heat.
The Maple Leafs already announced that Matthews would miss 7-to-10 days and his move to the IR simply opens up a roster spot for Tomas Plekanec, who they traded for on Sunday afternoon. Monitor Matthews’ status as we head into next weekend.
Jones allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Sharks loss in Chicago on Friday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Jones, who has won four of his last six with a 1.83 GAA and .943 SV%. In his first start against the Wild, Jones allowed four goals on 24 shots in a 4-3 OT loss.
Letestu had a career-year in Edmonton last season, but has not been quite as productive in 2017-18. With the Oilers surprisingly out of the playoff race Letestu heads back to Columbus, where he played from 2012-to-2015. Letestu will play a bottom-6 role but should also see some power-play time, like he did in Edmonton.
Aberg was a second-round pick in 2012 and has collected 10 points (3G / 7A) in 52 games with the Predators. He hasn’t quite emerged in the NHL but has been excellent in the AHL—he has 35 goals and 23 assists (58 points) in his last 60 AHL games. He will likely immediately step into the Oilers lineup.
