Melchiori mad this season debut on March 14th while Dustin Byfuglien was out with an illness, but he is back and could serve as a seventh defenseman tonight vs. Vancouver. Melchiori has just seven points (3G / 4A) in 62 games with Manitoba this season.
Smith, 26, has gone 7-3-1 with a 2.07 GAA and .932 SV% in 11 games with Providence this season. His recall suggests that something is ailing either Tuukka Rask or Jonas Gustavsson and Smith will be backing one of them up in Wednesday’s game in New York.
Vatrano, 22, has split his time between Boston and Providence during the 2015-16 campaign. He has registered six goals and one assist (seven points) in 30 games in Boston and leads the AHL in goals with 33 in 33 games. In addition to the 33 goals Vatrano has added 16 assists for 49 points, which is good for third on the team.
Elliott stopped all 19 shots that he faced to shutout the Canucks in his return to the Blues’ crease on Saturday. Elliott picked up right where he left off before suffering a lower-body injury on February 22nd. Elliott has gone 6-1-0 with a 2.08 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout in his last seven starts. Tonight he faces a Sharks team that has won four of their last five.
Quick stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Kings win over the Bruins on Saturday. He won first start of the week honours last week by winning each of his three starts while posting a 1.32 GAA, .953 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he will be making his third start vs. the Predators—he has gone 2-0-0 wit ha 1.90 GAA and .925 SV% in their first two meetings of the season.
Rinne allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Predators win over the Islanders last Thursday. Carter Hutton got the call on Saturday, so look for Rinne to be back in goal tonight vs. the Kings. Rinne has won four of his last five starts while posting a 2.22 GAA and .920 SV%. Tonight will be his third start vs. the Kings—he has gone 0-0-2 with a 2.87 GAA and .898 SV% in the first two meetings.
Versteeg is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not play tonight. There's no word on when Versteeg is expected to be back in the Kings lineup, but he is expected to be back before the playoffs.
Vrbata only appeared in six games after returning from an undisclosed injury, but suffered a knee injury on Friday and will miss the final 11 games of the regular season. He had a tough season, posting just 13 goals and 14 assists (27 points) in 63 games.
Edler has been sidelined with a broken leg since February 9th and will miss the final 11 games of the regular season. Edler finishes the season with 24 points (7G / 17A) in 63 games.
Sutter has been sidelined since February 9th and will miss the remainder of the regular season with a broken jaw. Sutter appeared in just 20 games with the Canucks, recording nine points (5G / 4A).
Quick stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Kings win over the Bruins on Saturday. He won first start of the week honours last week by winning each of his three starts while posting a 1.32 GAA, .953 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he will be making his third start vs. the Predators—he has gone 2-0-0 wit ha 1.90 GAA and .925 SV% in their first two meetings of the season.
Samuelsson played 16:00 TOI in place of Niklas Grossmann last night, but heads back to Springfield, where he has 30 points (4G / 26A) in 53 games this season.
Hamilton had one goal in two games with the Flames last week, before being reassigned to Stockton. His recall could mean that someone was banged up in last night’s win in Montreal and Hamilton would appear in his third game tonight.
Howard allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Red Wings 5-3 win over the Panthers on Saturday. Even though Petr Mrazek (illness) is set dress tonight, Howard will get his third consecutive start. Howie has won two in a row while turning aside 50 of 54 shots (.926 SV%). Tonight will be his third start of the season against Tampa Bay—he is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .961 SV% in the first two.
Mrazek missed the last two games with an illness, but he was back on the ice for Monday’s practice, which suggests that he could be back in goal for Tuesday’s game in Tampa Bay. Mrazek has gone 2-4-0 with a 3.14 GAA and .901 SV% in March.
Tangradi has only appeared in one game with the Red Wings, but has impressed at the AHL level, picking up 49 points (24G / 25A) in 60 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins. He has 15 career points (5G / 10A) in 144 NHL games.
Ryan, 29, has picked up one goal in two NHL games this season and 46 points (21G / 25A) in 63 games with Charlotte. With Brody Sutter going back to the AHL on Saturday, Ryan will appear in his third career NHL game on Tuesday.
Perreault left Sunday’s game after playing just 13:12 TOI and did not return. Perreault is out for the foreseeable future with a concussion and with just 10 games left in the season, his year is in danger of being over.
Rinne allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Predators win over the Islanders last Thursday. Carter Hutton got the call on Saturday, so look for Rinne to be back in goal tonight vs. the Kings. Rinne has won four of his last five starts while posting a 2.22 GAA and .920 SV%. Tonight will be his third start vs. the Kings—he has gone 0-0-2 with a 2.87 GAA and .898 SV% in the first two meetings.
Maroon has picked up six points (2G / 4A) in 10 games since being acquired from the Ducks at the trade deadline. He had been skating with Connor McDavid and Jordan Eberle, so his absence will open a nice spot in the lineup. Monitor his status during Tuesday’s morning skate.
