Hall will miss his second straight game and fourth game in the last eight due to a lower-body injury. The Devils don’t seem overly concerned about Hall missing an extended period of time so he could be back early next week.
Dickinson is dealing with back spasms and is officially listed as day-to-day. His movement to IR is retroactive to December 22nd, so he can return to the active roster whenever he is healthy.
Mrazek allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Hurricanes win over the Bruins last Sunday. Mrazek only started one game in November but has already played in seven games this month, going 3-4-0 with a 2.47 GAA, .914 SV% and one shutout. The 26-year-old comes into Thursday’s game at 2-4-1 with a 2.47 GAA and .910 SV% on the road this year.
Dickinson will come out of the Stars lineup on Thursday and is listed as day-to-day. The Stars are hoping that Dickinson will return shortly.
Khudobin allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Stars loss to the Islanders last Sunday. Khudobin has been mostly up-and-down this season, ultimately compiling a 6-7-2 record, 2.81 GAA and .912 SV% in 15 starts and two relief appearances. Tonight he will see a Predators squad that has gone 14-5-0 in Nashville this season.
Athanasiou missed the final two games before the Christmas break but is expected to retune to the lineup on Thursday. Athanasiou is expected to skate with Luke Glendening and Michael Rasmussen and returns with 11 goals and nine assists (20 points) in 32 games this season.
Khudobin allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Stars loss to the Islanders last Sunday. Khudobin has been mostly up-and-down this season, ultimately compiling a 6-7-2 record, 2.81 GAA and .912 SV% in 15 starts and two relief appearances. Tonight he will see a Predators squad that has gone 14-5-0 in Nashville this season.
Mrazek allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Hurricanes win over the Bruins last Sunday. Mrazek only started one game in November but has already played in seven games this month, going 3-4-0 with a 2.47 GAA, .914 SV% and one shutout. The 26-year-old comes into Thursday’s game at 2-4-1 with a 2.47 GAA and .910 SV% on the road this year.
Hall missed two games earlier this month with a lower-body injury and apparently it is still lingering. With Hall out, look for Stefan Noesen to draw back into the lineup.
Brossoit gave up three goals on 37 shots in the Jets win in Chicago on December 14th. Brossoit has allowed at least three goals in four straight games but has won each of those games. The 25-year-old backup has gone 4-1-0 with a 2.67 GAA and .912 SV% on the road this year.
Mrazek stopped all 23 shots that he faced in the Hurricanes shutout win over Arizona on Sunday. Mrazek played well Sunday after allowing a combined nine goals in his previous two starts. Overall, he is 5-6-2 with a 2.56 GAA and .899 SV% on the season, including a 21-save performance in a 3-1 win in his first start against his former team.
Mrazek stopped all 23 shots that he faced in the Hurricanes shutout win over Arizona on Sunday. Mrazek played well Sunday after allowing a combined nine goals in his previous two starts. Overall, he is 5-6-2 with a 2.56 GAA and .899 SV% on the season, including a 21-save performance in a 3-1 win in his first start against his former team.
Robinson is a big winger (6-foot-6, 232 lbs.) has has 12 points (2G / 10A) and 20 PIMS in 26 games with Stockton this season. He has two points (1G / 1A) in seven career NHL games.
Hall has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but will play Tuesday vs. the Maple Leafs. Hall will be back on the top line with Nico Hischier and that duo has a 55.1 CF% and are averaging an impressive 33 scoring chances for/60 in 280:15 5v5 TOI together this season. Overall, Hall has eight goals and 23 assists (31 points) in 29 games.
Sanford had three goals and one assist in five games during his demotion. He returns to the Blues where he has collected nine points (4G / 5A) in 23 games this season.
