Stephenson will miss Wednesday’s game against the Rangers and will be replaced by Alex Chiasson. Stephenson is day-to-day but could be back in the lineup when the Capitals return home for Wednesday’s game vs. the Bruins.
Grubauer gave up three goals on 27 shots in the Capitals loss in Arizona last Friday. The Capitals have another back-to-back on Wednesday/Thursday so Grubauer will likely go tonight and Braden Holtby tomorrow. Grubauer has played betttwe as of late, going 2-0-1 with a 1.37 GAA and .947 SV% in his last four appearances.
Schneider stopped 39 of 40 shots in the Devils win over the Blackhawks last Saturday. Schneider is riding a four-game winning streak, posting a 2.20 GAA and .926 SV% in the process. He draws a great matchup against a struggling Red Wings team and he comes in a 10-5-2 on home-ice this season.
Harpur has split his time between the NHL and AHL this season, recording just one assist in 14 NHL games and four points (2G / 2A) in eight AHL games. He has likely been brought back up to serve as the Senators No.7 defenseman.
Ward allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Hurricanes win over the Sabres last Saturday. Ward will be making his third straight start and is searching for his fifth consecutive win—he has a 2.18 GAA and .922 SV% during his four-game streak. Ward has gone 3-1-0 with a 2.54 GAA and .914 SV% in five starts on home-ice.
After an extended run in the Islanders lineup, Pulock will be a healthy scratch tonight vs. the Sabres. Pulock, who has six points (2G / 4A) in 23 games this season, will be replaced by Dennis Seidenberg tonight.
Seidenberg was a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Ryan Pulock in the lineup tonight. Seidenberg has just three assists in 13 games this season.
Halak allowed two goals on 40 shots in the Islanders win over the Jets before the Christmas break. December has been a rough month for Halak, who has gone 3-3-2 with a 3.25 GAA and .909 SV% in seven starts and one relief appearance. In his first start against the Sabres, Halak allowed three goals on 29 shots in a 6-3 win.
Lundqvist allowed three goals on 37 shots in the Rangers loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Lundqvist will be making his seventh straight start tongiht—he has gone 3-2-1 with a 2.30 GAA and .938 SV% in his previous six starts while facing an average of 37.5 shots per game. King Henrik allowed four goals on 40 shots in a 4-2 loss in his first start versus Washington.
Lernout, 22, has just one goal and four assists (five points) in 30 games with Laval this season. He has never recorded a point in four career NHL games and has been recalled because both Shea Weber and David Schlemko were unable to make the road trip.
Schlemko is dealing with an illness so he did not accompany the team on their southern road trip. Schlemko is staying back with Shea Weber, so Brett Lernout has been recalled from Laval (AHL) to take his spot on the trip.
Weber was sent home from their previous road-trip, missing the last three games and will miss at least three more with a foot injury. With both Weber and David Schlemko (illness) out, the Canadiens have recalled Brett Lernout from Laval (AHL) to go on the trip.
Barrie broke a bone in his hand early in Saturday’s game in Arizona and should miss a decent amount of time. The Avalanche have yet to provide a firm timetable on his return but should do so leading up to Wednesday’s game vs. the Coyotes.
Wennberg suffered the injury last Thursday in Pittsburgh and after being scratched from Saturday’s game vs. the Flyers, the Blue Jackets announced that he is expected to miss at least one month. Wennberg was placed on IR and Lukas Sedlak will likely move up to the third line while Wennberg is out.
Atkinson suffered the injury late in Saturday’s game against the Flyers. With Atkinson expected to miss at least one month, he was placed on IR and someone (likely Sonny Milano) is expected to be recalled from Cleveland (AHL) to take his spot on the roster.
