The original plan was for Peter Budaj to get the start for the Habs, but Tokarski was the first goalie off of the ice this morning. The goalie who leaves the ice first usually indicates the starter, so we will assume Tokarski gets the start until there is confirmation.
Carey Price is out for the next two games with a lower-body injury, so Tokarski has been recalled to serve as Peter Budaj's backup tonight vs. Detroit and could potentially draw the start tomorrow in Pittsburgh. Tokarski is 17-13-2 with a 2.34 GAA and .919 SV% in 34 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs this season.
This is an AHL trade. Tokarski is 18-8-4 with a 2.46 GAA and .900 SV% this season in the AHL. Tokarski could be moved up to the NHL to backup Carey Price should Peter Budaj continue to struggle.
As expected, Tokarski heads back down to the AHL. He will compete in the Calder Cup playoffs and play in meaningful games.
Tokarski faces the Sabres for the first time in his career.
Tokarski likely faces the Sabres for the first time in his career.
Tokarski faces the Leafs for the first time in his career.
The rookie faces the Bruins for the first time in his career.
Tokarski will face the Canes for the first time in his career.
Tokarski has never faced the Caps.
Tokarski has never faced the Caps.
Tokarski and Dwayne Roloson are expected to backstop the Bolts for the rest of the year.
Both Dwayne Roloson and Mathieu Garon have played quite poorly so the rookie Tokarski could be the answer in Tampa Bay. Tokarski current sports a 2.43 GAA and .901 SV% in the A.
Tokarski won't challenge for the backup position with the team signing Mathieu Garon. This injury likely only affects their AHL affiliate in Norfolk.
