Lafferty has missed Chicago's previous six games due to a back injury but will return Friday as he is feeling ready to go. The 27-year-old had three goals, four assists, 11 PIMs and 26 SOG in 19 games prior to his injury.
With the news Friday that Nick Robertson will miss some time due to injury Joey Anderson has been called upon from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Anderson has had a very solid campaign in the minors prior to his promotion with 11 goals, 19 points, six PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 21 games.
Soderblom allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) as he picked up his sixth straight loss in a defeat to New Jersey in his last start. The rookie has had an up-and-down first season in Chicago's crease, with a 2-7-2 record, .905 SV% and 3.19 GAA. He draws the tough task of the Winnipeg Jets who are 1st in the Central Division and have won three straight games scoring five goals.
Knight is considered day-to-day and will miss Thursday due to illness. He is the third Panther this week to miss games due to illness as Aleksander Barkov, and Anton Lundell were both forced to miss time due to illness.
Knight stopped 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) for his second straight victory in his last start, a 5-1 win over Seattle. The 21-year-old has enjoyed an excellent season, with his .923 SV%, 2.49 GAA and 8-3-3 record. He will go head-to-head with the Winnipeg Jets, who have won four of their last five games after a 5-2 victory over Anaheim in their last game.
Soderblom allowed three goals on 40 shots (.925 SV%) as he picked up his fifth straight loss in a defeat to the New York Islanders his last time out. The rookie has struggled with little offensive support this season, posting a 2-6-2 record with a .906 SV% and 3.21 GAA. He takes on the NHL-leading New Jersey Devils, who are 2nd in the NHL in shots per game (35.4) and fourth in goals (3.72).
It is more bad luck for Tyler Bertuzzi who was already forced to miss a chunk of the early season due to injury and will now head to the IR due to a hand injury. The 27-year-old has a goal, three assists and 22 SOG through nine games prior to hitting the shelf.
Knight allowed four goals on 40 shots (.900 SV%) as he lost in overtime for a second straight contest being downed by Edmonton. The 21-year-old has been the better of the two Panthers' goalies this season with his 6-3-3 record, .914 SV% and 2.74 GAA. He will take on the Vancouver Canucks who lost vs. Washinton in their last game snapping a three-game winning streak.
Soderblom stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in an overtime loss to Montreal in his previous start. The Blackhawks' backup has been solid in his rookie season as shown by his 2-4-2 record, .910 SV% and 3.00 GAA. He draws the Edmonton Oilers who have won their last two games and rank 10th in the NHL in goals per game with 3.36.
Soderblom stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in an overtime loss to Montreal in his previous start. The Blackhawks' backup has been solid in his rookie season as shown by his 2-4-2 record, .910 SV% and 3.00 GAA. He draws the Edmonton Oilers who have won their last two games and rank 10th in the NHL in goals per game with 3.36.
Toninato will head to the press box Tuesday as a healthy scratch after picking up an assist and five SOG while averaging only 7:03 ATOI in a bottom-six role through four games.
Teravainen has been out since Nov. 10th due to an upper-body injury but should be back soon as he joins the team on their upcoming four-game road trip. The 29-year-old had yet to score prior to his injury but has seven assists and 32 SOG through 14 games.
Knight allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) to take his third straight loss his previous time out vs. Calgary. The 21-year-old netminder has enjoyed a very good start to the season, posting a 5-3-1 record with a 2.43 GAA and .918 SV%. He takes on the Boston Bruins who hold the league's best record (17-2-0) and are currently on a seven-game winning streak.
