Chlapik did not appear in a game during this call-up but has two assists in 10 games with the Senators so far this season. The 20-year-old returns to Belleville where he has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 31 games this season.
Walman, 21, did not appear in a game during his time with the Blues and returns to Chicago with just two goals and 11 assists (13 points) in 40 games.
Sundqvist was a heathy scratch for the last six games and will head to San Antonio to get some playing time. Sundqvist has just three assist in 30 games this season and will make his Rampage debut this week—he had 46 points (20G / 26A) in 63 AHL games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season.
Gibson was forced to leave Tuesday’s game with under eight minutes left after being drilled by a Patrice Bergeron shot. The two injures are reportedly unrelated but his absence on Wednesday makes him questionable for Thursday’s game in Ottawa. Gibson was great yesterday, stopping all 25 shots that he faced before having to leave, so they’ll want him in the crease tomorrow.
Dell allowed six goals on 29 shots in the Sharks loss to the Rangers last Thursday. With Martin Jones starting last night, Dell is expected to be back in tonight in Detroit. Dell has been good for most of the season, but has struggled in his last two starts, allowing a combined 11 goals on 52 shots (.789 SV%). However, he has a pretty solid road matchup to try and get back on track.
Greiss allowed four goals on 56 shots in the Islanders win in Montreal on January 15th. Jaroslav Halak started the last six games, including last night, so Greiss is expected to go tonight in Toronto. Greiss is 5-5-0 with a 4.25 GAA and .888 SV% on the road this season and he’ll be in tough against a good Toronto team with a tired squad in front of him.
Burgdoefer made his Senators debut last Tuesday but was a healthy scratch for the last two games. Burgdoefer returns to Belleville, where he has five goals and seven assists (12 points) in 45 games this season.
The Oilers did not have an update on Talbot’s status after the practice session so his status for Thursday’s game is up in the air. Keep an eye on the netminder as the Oilers hit the ice for their morning skate tomorrow.
Condon surrendered three goals on 44 shots in the Senators loss to the Bruins last Thursday. It is hard to pinpoint this one on Condon, but the 27-year-old has now given up at least three goals in eight of his last nine outings—he is 1-7-1 with a 4.09 GAA and .885 SV% over that stretch. Condon will be in tough again tonight with the Ducks in town—Anaheim has won five of their last six.
Kinkaid turned aside 27 of 28 shots in the Devils win in Buffalo on Tuesday. It was a solid return to the crease for Kinkaid, who was shelled for three goals on seven shots in his previous outing. Overall, he was a steady 3-1-1 with a 2.33 GAA and .908 SV% in five January starts and will continue to get a run in the Devils’ crease with Cory Schneider sidelined.
Capobianco, 20, has 22 points (2G / 20A) in 35 games with the Roadrunners this season and has been recalled to take Jason Demers’ spot on the roster. With Demers on IR, Capobianco could play in his second career game on Thursday.
Demers was hurt last Thursday vs. the Blue Jackets and lands on IR so he won’t play on Thursday. Kyle Capobianco has been recalled from Tucson (AHL) to take his spot on the roster.
Prince will miss his fifth straight game with an undisclosed injury and his move to IR opens up a roster spot for Andrew Ladd to return to the Islanders lineup in Toronto.
Ladd has missed the last nine games with and upper-body injury but it looks like he’ll be back tonight in Toronto. There’s no word on where Ladd will slot back into the lineup because of the emergence of Anthony Beauvillier during his absence. Ladd has nine goals and nine assists (18 points) in 42 games this season.
Fisher’s retirement was short-lived after leaving hockey at the end of last season. Fisher had another solid season in 2016-17, picking up 18 goals and 24 assists (42 points) in 72 games with the Predators. He will need some practice time before making his season debut.
Neuvirth allowed five goals on 23 shots in the Flyers loss to the Lightning last Thursday. With Brian Elliott out, Neuvirth will start again tonight in Washington. The 29-year-old has gone 1-2-0 with a 2.14 GAA and .927 SV% on the road this season and tonight he faces a Capitals team that has surprisingly lost four of their last six (2-2-2).
Bjork left Tuesday’s game after being cross-checked in the arm/shoulder by Francois Beauchemin. Post-game head coach Bruce Cassidy said that he’ll miss some time but the Bruins were unsure of a timetable for his return. Peter Cehlarik was recalled to take Bjork’s spot on the roster.
Backes left Tuesday’s game after being hit by Nick Ritchie but was back on the ice this morning, which suggests that he’ll be ready to go on Thursday. Backes has cooled off considerably recently, picking up just two assists in his last eight games.
Vrana has not scored a goal in 16 games, picking up just three assists over that span, so he will sit as a healthy scratch on Wednesday. The Capitals are looking for more out of their young forward—he had 10 goals and four assists (14 points) in his first 32 games of the season.
Zaitsev has been sidelined since December 15th, but will be back in tonight vs. the Islanders. Zaitsev will skate with Travis Dermott on the Maple Leafs’ second pairing and comes in with 10 points (4G / 6A) in 34 games this season.
