Larsson hasn’t played since January 23rd. He has six points in 40 games for the Oilers this season. After practice head coach Todd McLellan said there is no timetable for Larsson’s return.
Buchnevich has missed the Rangers last seven games with a concussion. He has 32 points (13G/19A) in 50 games this season. He is expected slot in on the Rangers' second line alongside Michael Grabner and J.T. Miller.
Georgiev was expected to make his NHL debut Saturday. Henrik Lundqvist will now likely get the start, with the Rangers expected to recall a back-up later today.
The Capitals are in the midst of their dad trip, and will rotate in their normal scratches as a result. Alex Chiasson is expected to draw into the lineup and take Vrana's spot on the second line. Look for Vrana to take his usual spot in the lineup on Monday.
Anderson allowed two goals on 25 shots in a 3-2 win over the Sabres on Thursday. Anderson has been on a nice run of late, winning four of his last six starts. He draws a decent matchup this afternoon against the Rangers.
Forsberg turned away 29 of 32 shots in a losing effort against the Ducks on Thursday. The Blackhawks reassigned G Jeff Glass this week, giving the interim starting job to Forsberg. Despite the vote of confidence from his coaches, Forsberg has lost four straight starts. He’ll have a tough time turning it around tonight against the Capitals.
Hellebuyck turned away 24 of 27 shots in the Jets’ 4-3 victory over the Capitals on Tuesday. He hasn’t played particularly well of late, with just a .885 SV% in his last four starts, but he draws an excellent matchup at home against the Avalanche tonight.
Comeau missed the last two games with an upper-body injury. Nail Yakupov is expected to draw out of the lineup in favour of Comeau. Comeau’s enjoyed a nice year in Colorado, collecting 22 points (10G / 12A) in 53 games but has just one goal in his last seven contests.
Allen made just 19 saves in the Blues 4-1 loss against the Penguins on Sunday. Allen’s struggles have continued of late, stopping just 48 of 56 shots in his last three starts. Nevertheless, he gets the call for the third time in four games tonight in a challenging matchup against the Stars.
Luongo will start Saturday for the first time since December 4th. He served as the Panthers’ backup in their 4-3 win over the Canucks on Wednesday. Luongo boasts a 2.62 GAA and a .928 SV% this season. He draws a difficult matchup against the Flames in his return tonight.
Methot hasn't played a game since January 4th, and has no points in just 16 games for the Stars this season. He is expected to take Julius Honka's spot in the lineup.
Gardiner left the Leafs' game on Wednesday early and missed the morning skate on Friday. Babcock said after practice he expects Gardiner to play tomorrow, but you'll want to monitor the situation after their morning skate tomorrow to be sure.
