Mason turned aside 37 of 38 shots in Saturday’s 2-1 win in Los Angeles. It was a pretty impressive way for Mason to snap a five-game losing streak. Tonight, he takes on his former team for the third time this season—he is 1-1-0 with a 3.04 GAA and .900 SV% in the first two meetings.
Quick allowed two goals on 16 shots in the Kings loss to the Flyers on Saturday afternoon. It was not a busy day for Quick, but the Kings were stymied by Steve Mason at the other end. Quick has dropped three of his last four starts while posting a 2.54 GAA and .894 SV%. However, he is a must-start tonight in Buffalo.
Hemsky sat on Saturday vs. the Habs and the Stars walked away with a 4-1 win, so why change anything? Hemsky’s first two months in Dallas have been a disaster.
Lack stopped 41 of 45 shots that the Senators threw at him in Sunday’s overtime loss. He has played very well over the last week, stopping 76 of 80 shots (.950 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight it looks like he will face a slumping Canadiens—Montreal has lost six of their last seven.
Lehtonen allowed a single goal on 17 shots in the Stars 4-1 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. It was an easy win for Lehtonen, who has not had a lot of nights like that this season. On Tuesday he will face the Jets at home—Lehtonen is 5-3-5 with a 3.05 GAA and .899 SV% at American Airlines Center.
Stewart has seen his minutes drop significantly over the last two games. He played a season-low 7:48 on Saturday and won’t even play at all tonight vs. Los Angeles. He has just three goals and one assist in 27 games this season.
Drouin has had a difficult time staying in the lineup as of late. Tonight will mark the third time in seven games that the 2013 third overall pick will sit out. J.T Brown will be in for Drouin.
Chara has been skating with the team for the last two weeks, but Tuesday’s practice was the most promising to date. Chara skated with Dougie Hamilton and took part in contact drills, both signs he will be back on Thursday. Monitor his status over the next two days.
Price surrendered three goals on 28 shots in the Habs’ loss to Dallas on Saturday. Price has lost three consecutive while posting a 3.06 GAA and .909 SV%, but the Canadiens will stick with him tonight vs. the Canucks. Price was handed the overtime loss in his first meeting with Vancouver.
Backes left Monday’s game after taking a T.J Oshie shot to the face, but he returned later with a full cage. If he was able to return to the game last night, fully expect to see him in the lineup on Thursday.
Abdelkader has missed the last four games with a separated shoulder, but participated in his first practice since suffering the injury on Tuesday. He is not expected to be in the lineup tomorrow vs. the Maple Leafs and he is likely still at least one week away from returning.
Rychel, who started the Blue Jackets’ last game on a line with Ryan Johansen, goes from the top-line to the press box tonight. He has recorded three assists in his first four NHL games, but with Brandon Dubinsky coming back, someone has to come out.
Komarov was not on the ice for the game day skate and will miss his fourth consecutive game. His timetable fora return remains unknown.
Mike Weaver has a concussion and Bryan Allen has the fu so Beaulieu is back with the Habs and will play on Tuesday. He has two assists in 14 games with Montreal and recorded four points (2G / 2A) in eight games while in Hamilton. He will skate with Tom Gilbert.
Allen, who missed Monday’s practice with the flu, is not on the ice for the morning skate, so don’t expect him to be in the lineup tonight. Nathan Beaulieu will enter the lineup and skate with Tom Gilbert. Allen is day-to-day.
Enroth surrendered five goals on 35 shots in the Sabres’ 5-0 loss to the Lightning on Thursday. The Sabres were dominated the second time around vs. Tampa Bay, but Enroth did all he could. He will be in tough again tonight with the defending Cup Champs in the building.
Bishop gave up three goals on 20 shots in the Bolts’ 3-1 loss to Columbus on Saturday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Bishop, who sits at 16-4-2 with a 2.24 GAA and .916 SV% on the year. Tonight the Lightning welcome the Capitals to Amalie Arena, where Bishop is 11-2-1 with a 2.00 GAA and .924 SV% this season.
Bobrovsky stopped 33 of 34 shots in the Blue Jackets 3-1 victory over the Lightning on Saturday. Bob has been great as of late, winning each of his last three starts while posting a 1.62 GAA and .956 SV%. Tonight he faces his former team for the second time this year—he made 33 saves in a 4-2 loss the first time around.
Bernier made 44 saves on 46 shots in the Leafs 5-2 win over the Canucks on Saturday. He was spotted a 4-0 win, but Bernier held down the fort while the Canucks attempted a furious comeback. Tonight, he gets the Flames at home, where he is 8-6-0 with a 2.93 GAA and .910 SV%.
Vincour had one assist and a minus-1 rating in seven games during his recall. He averaged just 7:10 TOI.
