Tokarski has not played since November 29th and the Canadiens have a back-to-back following the Christmas break, so they want to get Tokarski a few games so he will be ready to go following the break. With Tokarski being sent back, that all but guarantees that Price will start tomorrow and Tuesday.
Kinkaid allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Devils 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Monday. Kinkaid is still searching for his first career victory—he enters play tonight at 0-1-2 with a 1.72 GAA and .942 SV%. Tonight he will take on a Lightning team who are 5-4-1 in their last 10—they have averaged just 2.30 goals per game over that stretch; way below their 3.30 they have on the year.
Burakovsky has served as a healthy scratch in five of the last six games. He had a hot start to the season and is an ultra talented player who likely won’t be in the minors for long.
Zatkoff served as Marc-Andre Fleury’s backup on Thursday and his return to the AHL suggests that Thomas Greiss’ test results for mumps came back negative and he should be available for Saturday’s game.
Regehr left late in the second period after he blocked a shot according to coach Sutter. Regehr was not credited with a blocked shot in the victory – not that that should discount Sutter’s information – though he did compile four hits. Based on several observations, there’s the possibility – not certainty – that the injury could be related to Regehr’s hand.
Ehrhoff played just 9:03 TOI before leaving the game with an undisclosed injury following an collision with Avs’ forward Jarome Iginla. Ehrhoff will be reevaluated on Friday morning and expect an updated injury report to be released. Consider him questionable for Saturday.
Pacioretty was crunched into the boards by Ducks’ defenseman Clayton Stoner on Thursday night. Pacioretty left the game and did not return because he was sent to the hospital for precautionary reasons. There was no update on his status post game, so his availability for Saturday’s game is unknown. Consider him questionable until a detailed update is released.
Lehtonen stopped all 27 shots in the Stars 2-0 shutout win over the Canucks on Wednesday. It was Lehtonen’s second shutout of the season and a much needed one for his confidence. Lehtonen has now won three of his last four starts with a 2.03 GAA and .924 SV%. Tonight he faces Calgary, who have lost six in a row while averaging just 1.67 goals per game.
Quick gave up four goals on 22 shots in the Kings’ 5-2 loss to the Blues on Tuesday. It was a rough night for Quick, who has now lost four of his last five starts with a 2.59 GAA and .892 SV%. He gets another crack at the Blues tonight, this time at home where he is 10-3-1 with a 1.52 GAA and .948 SV% this season.
Crosby has missed the last three games with mumps. He was listed as a game time decision, but will play vs. The Avs. He will skate with Nick Spaling and Patrick Hornqvist.
Bernier allowed two goals on 42 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Ducks on Tuesday. He has been red-hot lately, winning four in a row and allowing just six goals on 149 shots (.960 SV%). He has a nice matchup tonight vs. the Hurricanes.
The Jets are without Zach Bogosian, Tobias Enstrom, Mark Stuart and Jacob Trouba for the next little while, so they have gone out and addressed a huge need on the back-end. Harrison, 32, has one goal and three assists in 20 games with the Hurricanes this season. He has totalled 21 goals and 49 assists (70 points) in 337 career NHL games with the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs organizations.
Scrivens stopped 42 of 44 shots in the Oilers 2-1 OT loss to the Coyotes. Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored with one second left to make Scrivens 5-11-4 on the season. It has been a struggle for Scrivens and the Oilers. Tonight he will face the Sharks, who he is 1-1-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .867 SV% against this season.
Jonas Hiller will start in goal tomorrow vs. the Stars. Ramo is expected to take part in the morning skate and serve as Hiller’s backup. The Flames have a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, so if Ramo is healthy he could start Saturday vs. Vancouver.
Stempniak is expected to be isolated from the team until Tuesday which means he will likely miss the next three games and won’t be back until after the Christmas break. The Rangers are already without Derick Brassard who is out with mumps.
Niemi stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Sharks’ 2-0 shutout win over the Predators on Saturday. It was Niemi’s 12th win and second shutout of the season. He has won his last five starts with a 2.20 GAA And .927 SV%. He has been great lately and draws an excellent matchup tonight.
Burrows has just one assist in his last eight games, so he swapped places with Jannik Hansen and skated on the fourth line with Bo Horvat and Derek Dorsett.
Quick gave up four goals on 22 shots in the Kings’ 5-2 loss to the Blues on Tuesday. It was a rough night for Quick, who has now lost four of his last five starts with a 2.59 GAA and .892 SV%. He gets another crack at the Blues tonight, this time at home where he is 10-3-1 with a 1.52 GAA and .948 SV% this season.
Hiller stopped all nine shots that he faced in relief of Karri Ramo in Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to the Rangers. He has failed to record a win since November 18th, but he has played well, posting a 2.07 GAA and .919 SV% in his last three starts. He will face a Stars team who have won three of their last four and rank ninth in the league in scoring (2.87 G/PG).
Niemi stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Sharks’ 2-0 shutout win over the Predators on Saturday. It was Niemi’s 12th win and second shutout of the season. He has won his last five starts with a 2.20 GAA And .927 SV%. He has been great lately and draws an excellent matchup tonight
