Patrick Brown has been recalled from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) after he was assigned there for a rehab stint just recently. The 30-year-old has 12 points (6G/6A) through 77 career NHL games played prior to his debut Thursday.
Stralman has not played since November 3rd as he has found himself a healthy scratch for a little over a week. The veteran defenseman is currently sitting on 934 career games played after the four games and zero points he has so far in 2022-23. He will be looking to grab his first point of the season and improve on his -4 plus/minus rating.
Korpisalo stopped 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in a win over Philadelphia in his previous start. Korpisalo will be taking the bulk of the Blue Jackets' starts after Elvis Merzlinkins was placed on injured reserve Thursday. He holds a 2-1-1 record with a 3.70 GAA and .910 SV%. He takes on the Montreal Canadiens who just snapped a three-game winning streak with a 5-1 loss their last time out to New Jersey.
Swayman last played on the 2nd of November where The 23-year-old netminder made four of four stops in a relief role of Linus Ullmark before the injury caused him to leave the crease. In four games played this season, he has a 2-1-0 record to go along with his .878 SV% and 3.45 GAA.
Jokiharju has not played since October 20th vs. Calgary where he left early in the game after sustaining a facial fracture injury. The 23-year-old defenseman will be a welcome addition to the Sabres' blueline when he returns as expected either Tuesday or Wednesday after being cleared Monday. Through four games in 2022-23 prior to the injury, he was a +3 plus/minus with one assist and one SOG.
Jokiharju has not played since October 20th vs. Calgary where he left early in the game after sustaining a facial fracture injury. The 23-year-old defenseman will be a welcome addition to the Sabres' blueline when he returns as expected either Tuesday or Wednesday after being cleared Monday. Through four games in 2022-23 prior to the injury, he was a +3 plus/minus with one assist and one SOG.
McAvoy has been on the injured reserve since the off-season after undergoing shoulder surgery. He will return Bostons' lineup tonight adding a massive spark to the already 11-2-0 Bruins. In 2021-22 he was 11th among defensemen in points (56), 23rd in goals (10) and 28th in shots (166).
Korpisalo lost his only start of the season his last time out, allowing five goals on 45 shots (.889 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to Colorado. He will look to build off his only start as he takes on the Philadelphia Flyers at home Thursday. Philadelphia has won two straight games after taking their last contest 5-1 over St. Louis.
McAvoy has not played this season as he recovered from eft shoulder arthroscopic stabilization surgery on June 3. McAvoy returns to the Bruins' lineup ahead of schedule and will likely slot right back in atop their top defensive pair and power-play unit. He finished 2021-22 with a career-high 10 goals and 56 points across 78 games while finishing with 21 PPP.
Lauko will head back to Providence Monday as it was announced Craig Smith would be returning to the Bruins' lineup from injury. In seven games prior to his demotion, Lauko had a goal and an assist while only playing 10:21 ATOI.
Krejci has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Saturday in Toronto. Krejci had a strong start to the season, picking up eight points (2G / 6A) in his first eight games of the season.
Swayman left Tuesday's game vs Pittsburgh in the third period and will be week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old netminder made four of four stops in a relief role of Linus Ullmark before the injury caused him to leave the crease. In four games played this season, he has a 2-1-0 record to go along with his .878 SV% and 3.45 GAA.
Swayman left Tuesday's game vs Pittsburgh in the third period after an apparent leg injury. The 23-year-old netminder made four of four stops in a relief role of Linus Ullmark before the injury caused him to leave the crease. He will be evaluated on Thursday for further updates. In four games played this season, he has a 2-1-0 record to go along with his .878 SV% and 3.45 GAA.
Krejci missed the Bruins' last game Friday due to an upper-body injury and it was announced Monday he would be placed on the injured reserve. Krejci was enjoying a resurgent comeback after taking last season off, with eight points (2G/6A) in his first eight games to start the 2022-23 season.
McAvoy was surprisingly on the ice in a non-contact jersey Monday after missing all of the 2022-23 season so far due to off-season shoulder surgery. It was a nice surprise as McAvoy was not expected back until closer to the new year. McAvoy enjoyed a breakout season in 2021-22, reaching double-digit goals (10) for the first time while putting up 56 points (10G/46A) in 78 games played.
Lauko had just been sent down a day prior but finds his way back up to the big club with David Krejci picking up a new upper-body injury.
