Darling will return much quicker than originally expected. His original timetable was three weeks, but the netminder only missed two weeks and will return as Corey Crawford’s backup in Montreal on Tuesday.
Fleury allowed two goals on 42 shots in the Penguins’ win in Edmonton on Friday. Fleury has been great in his last two starts, winning both while stopping 68 of 70 shots (.971 SV%). Fleury has stepped his game up going 4-1-1 with a 2.22 GAA and .933 SV% in his last six starts. His improved play could see him get more starts down the stretch.
Crawford allowed two goals on 44 shots in the Blackhawks’ victory over Minnesota on Sunday. It was an excellent performance from Crawford, who has won five of his last seven starts with a 2.43 GAA and .928 SV%. Tonight he’ll start in his hometown against a Habs team who he beat 3-2 on home-ice back in November.
Petan got back into the lineup on Saturday, but played just eight minutes.Tonight he will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch for the fifth time in six games. Petan will be replaced by Chris Thorburn—a move that is bound to upset Jets fans.
Trouba will come out of the lineup tonight in Nashville and is expected to be replaced by Julian Melchiori. There’s no word how serious Trouba is, so consider him as day-to-day for now.
Quick stopped 17 of 19 shots in the Kings’ win over the Capitals. Quick has won three consecutive starts while posting a 1.91 GAA and .918 SV%. Quick hasn’t missed a beat in his return to the Kings’ crease and will look to extend his winning streak tonight vs. the Blues.
Elliott stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the Flames’ shutout win in Winnipeg on Saturday. Elliott has won eight straight and has posted back-to-back shutouts, stopping all 55 shots that he faced vs. the Canadiens and Jets. His sensational run will be put to the test tonight against a Penguins team that is riding a five-game winning streak of their own.
Hanzal was a late scratch from Sunday’s afternoon game in Chicago and will likely miss the remainder of the Wild’s road trip. With Hanzal out, Jordan Schroeder is expected to remain in the lineup.
Elliott stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the Flames’ shutout win in Winnipeg on Saturday. Elliott has won eight straight and has posted back-to-back shutouts, stopping all 55 shots that he faced vs. the Canadiens and Jets. His sensational run will be put to the test tonight against a Penguins team that is riding a five-game winning streak of their own.
Hellebuyck surrendered three goals on 29 shots in the Jets’ loss to the Flames on Saturday. Hellebuyck has dropped three straight starts while allowing a combined 10 goals on 73 shots (.863 SV%). Despite hitting a rough stretch, the Jets really have no choice but to stick with him as they try to push for the playoffs.
Malgin will miss at least one week with a concussion that he sustained on Saturday. With Malgin out, Michael Sgarbossa is expected to draw back into the lineup on Tuesday.
Rinne allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Predators’ overtime loss to the Kings on Thursday. Despite Juuse Saros getting the win on Saturday, look for Rinne to be between the pipes tonight vs. the Jets. Rinne is 16-5-4 with a 2.37 GAA and .915 SV% on home ice this season.
Ekblad was forced from Saturday’s game in Tampa Bay with a concussion and is expected to miss at least one week—which is four games for the Panthers this week. This is a tough loss for the Fantasy playoffs because Ekblad has four points (2G / 2A) and a ridiculous 51 shots in his last 11 games.
Ryan has been sidelined by a broken finger since February 18th, but the Senators are hopeful that he will return to the lineup this week. Monitor his status prior to their first game of the week on Tuesday.
Turris has missed the last three games with an injured finger, but he appears to be on-track to play vs. the Lightning on Tuesday. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Senators General Manager Pierre Dorion said Stone won’t play “soon” and his injury should be “measured in weeks.” This is a big blow to the Senators’ late-season push for the Atlantic Division and to fantasy owners alike.
Tynan failed to record a point while firing three shots in 7:29 TOI/GM in his first three NHL games during his call-up. With Matt Calvert (oblique) ready to play on Monday, Tynan returns to the AHL where he has seven goals and 23 assists (30 points) in 55 games.
Calvert has missed the last nine games with an oblique injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight in Philadelphia. Calvert has 11 points (9G / 2A) in 51 games this season and will replace T.J. Tynan in the lineup.
Foligno is feeling under the weather and left the Blue Jackets’ morning skate early, so head coach John Tortorella has listed him as a game-time decision. They will likely recall a forward from Cleveland (AHL) as a precaution.
Paquette did not travel on the Lightning’s two-game road trip, so he won’t play Monday or Tuesday. There has been no update on the severity of Paquette’s injury, so monitor his status leading up to Thursday’s home game vs. the Maple Leafs.
