Simon has split his 2017-18 campaign between the NHL and AHL. During his time in Pittsburgh, Simon has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 28 games versus 17 points (4G / 13A) in 21 games in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Nugent-Hopkins has missed the last 18 games with a sternum/ribs injury but it looks like he is set to return tomorrow. The Oilers season is over, but RNH has a chance to build off of a strong first-half of the season, where he picked up 16 goals and 15 assists (31 points) in 46 games.
Hellebuyck allowed six goals on 32 shots in the Jets 6-5 loss to the Predators on Tuesday. It was a rare bad outing for Hellebuyck, who makes for a great option again tonight vs. the Red Wings. Hellebuyck has gone 22-5-2 with a 2.31 GAA and .921 SV% the the Bell MTS Place this season.
Markstrom was pulled after he allowed three goals on five shots in the Canucks loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. Markstrom wrapped up February at 3-5-0 with a 2.82 GAA and .913 SV% in nine starts and one relief appearance. He will be in tough tonight with the Predators in town—Markstrom is 9-12-2 with a 2.92 GAA and .905 SV% at Rogers Arena.
Fleury surrendered three goals on 44 shots in the Golden Knights loss in Los Angeles on Monday. Fleury was given Tuesday night off, but will be back in net tonight vs. the Senators. February ended up being Fleury’s worst month of his season to-date—going 8-3-1 with a 2.74 GAA and .910 SV% in 12 starts. Regardless of that fact, he is a must-start tonight with the Senators in town.
Gibson stopped all 13 shots that he faced before leaving the Ducks win in Vegas on February 19th. Gibson ended up missing the next three games with a lower-body injury but will start tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Before getting hurt, Gibson stopped 91 of the last 95 shots (.958 SV%) that he faced. He is 12-9-3 with a 2.66 GAA and .923 SV% on home ice this season.
Green has missed the last seven games with a neck injury but is expected to be back in the Red Wings lineup in Winnipeg. Not many expected Green’s return to be in Red Wings’ uniform, but he was not dealt at the trade deadline. Green, who has picked up six goals and 23 assists (29 points) in 56 games this season will draw in for an unnamed defenseman.
Berra served as Ryan Miller’s backup while John Gibson (lower-body) was out, but with Gibson set to return on Friday, Berra went back to the Gulls. Berra has gone 12-7-0 with a 2.58 GAA and .923 SV% with San Diego this season.
Gillies allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Flames loss in Dallas on Tuesday. David Rittich gave him a night off on Wednesday, but Gillies will draw tonight’s start vs. the Rangers. Gillies has posted a 1.98 GAA and .935 SV% while going 2-1-0 in his last three starts. He makes for a solid spot-start option with the sputtering Rangers in town.
Howard made 23 saves on 25 shots in the Red Wings 2-1 loss in St. Louis on Wednesday. It was another solid outing for Howard, who will make his sixth straight start tonight in Winnipeg. Howard has stopped 140 of 151 shots (.927 SV%) in the previous five starts. He will be in incredibly tough tonight against the Jets, who are 23-7-2 on home-ice this season.
Gibson has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but was activated from IR and could start vs. the Blue Jackets. Ryan Miller has started all three games with Gibson out, going 1-1-1. Gibson was playing great before he got hurt, winning three straight while stopping 91 of the last 95 shots (.958 SV%) that he has faced.
Holtby was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in the Capitals loss in Columbus on Monday. Holtby was given Tuesday night off, but he will get the nod outdoors vs. Toronto tonight. Holtby has lost six in a row (0-4-2) while posting a disastrous 5.20 GAA and .851 SV%. It has been a horrible stretch for the 28-year-old, who is 1-1-0 with a 1.52 GAA and .948 SV% vs. Toronto this season.
Benn played 21:42 TOI on Wednesday but will be a healthy scratch tonight, with David Schlemko replacing him on the blueline. Benn has picked up just two assists in his last 27 games.
Schlemko has been a healthy scratch in three of the last four games, but will replace Jordie Benn in the lineup tonight. Schlemko has picked up just three points (1G / 2A) in 32 games this season.
Okposo missed Wednesday’s game in Tampa Bay because of the birth of his daughter, but will replace Evan Rodrigues (upper-body) tonight in Florida. Okposo has scored 11 goals and 26 assists (37 points) in 61 games this season and will skate on a line with Zemgus Girgensons and Nick Baptiste.
Rodrigues, who has heated up recently, picking up four goals and five assists (nine points) in his last 11 games. With Rodrigues out, Kyle Okposo (personal) will draw back into the lineup in Florida.
Hudon took a shot off of the hand on Wednesday and has some difficulty shooting, so he will come out of the lineup on Friday. With Hudon out, Daniel Carr will draw back into the Montreal lineup. Hudon is day-to-day.
Lindgren stopped all 33 shots that he faced in the Canadiens shootout loss to the Flyers on Monday. It was a tough loss for Lindgren, who was excellent in his first NHL start since late-November. He has played very well in nine NHL starts this season, going 3-4-2 with a 2.13 GAA, .933 SV% and two shutouts. He makes for a solid option against an Islanders team that has lost four in a row (0-3-1).
Lehner allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Sabres loss in Washington last Saturday. Chad Johnson has started the last two games, but Lehner will start tonight in Florida. Lehner has gone 1-3-1 while allowing 18 goals on 165 shots (.891 SV%) in his last five starts. He gave up two goals on 29 shots in a 4-1 loss in his first start vs. Florida this season.
Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Capitals on Monday. With Joonas Korpisalo going last night, Bobrovsky should be well rested heading into tonight’s game in Anaheim. Bob has won three of his last four starts while posting a 1.51 GAA and .945 SV%. Despite his recent success, Bobrovsky is 12-11-3 on the road this season.
