Hinostroza failed to pick up a point while averaging 8:34 TOI in three games during his call-up. Hinostroza returns to Rockford, where he has 27 points (10G / 17A) in 41 games this season.
Johansson did not participate in the Capitals’ morning skate because of an illness, but head coach Barry Trotz expects Joahnsson to play on Monday. Monitor Johansson’s status during the pregame warmups, but expect Stanislav Galiev to play if Johansson can’t.
Fleury was scratched from his scheduled start yesterday due to an illness, but has been pegged to start today in Buffalo. Fleury is 4-2-1 with a 2.71 GAA and .906 SV% since the All-Star break and 8-7-4 with a 2.20 GAA and .927 SV% on the road this season.
The Penguins initially announced that Fleury would start vs. the Lightning this afternoon, but a late change was made due to an illness. Jeff Zatkoff will go head-to-head with Ben Bishop.
Fleury allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Penguins win over the Red Wings on Thursday. Fleury is 3-1-1 with a 1.74 GAA and .942 SV% in his last five starts and this afternoon’s start will mark his 43rd of the season and third vs. Tampa Bay. In the first two starts against the Lightning, Fleury was 0-1-1 with a 5.91 GAA and .769 SV%.
Merrill has been sidelined with an arm injury since January 16th, but it looks like he will replace Damon Severson in the lineup tonight. Merrill has just three points (1G / 2A) in 36 games this season.
Fleury gave up one goal on 28 shots in the Penguins shootout loss in Florida on Monday. Fleury has gone 3-2-1 with a 2.66 GAA and .903 SV% since the All-Star break and tonight will be his first start vs. the Red Wings. Fleury is 14-6-2 with a 2.45 GAA and .918 SV% on home ice this season, but has struggled vs. Detroit in his career.
Fleury stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Penguins win in Carolina on Friday. Fleury is 3-2-0 with a3.07 GAA and .889 SV% in February and 8-7-3 with a 2.27 GAA and .925 SV% on the road this season. He faced the Panthers back in October, stopping 31 of 33 shots in a 3-2 OT win.
Fleury stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Penguins win in Carolina on Friday. Fleury is 3-2-0 with a3.07 GAA and .889 SV% in February and 8-7-3 with a 2.27 GAA and .925 SV% on the road this season. He faced the Panthers back in October, stopping 31 of 33 shots in a 3-2 OT win.
Despite taking part in pregame warmups, Spurgeon will sit out for a third straight game.
Spurgeon has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury, but his availability for warmups suggests he may return this afternoon. Monitor his status around five minutes before puck-drop to see if he is in or scratched.
Fleury surrendered two goals on 21 shots in the Penguins loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. Fleury has gone 2-2-0 with a 3.73 GAA and .865 SV% since the All-Star break and will start tonight in Carolina. He has gone 1-0-1 with a 1.46 GAA and .930 SV% in two starts against the Hurricanes this season.
Spurgeon will miss a second straight game after being listed as questionable. Spurgeon remains day-to-day and could be back on Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Fleury allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Penguins win over the Ducks on Monday. Fleury has won six of his last seven starts while posting a 2.78 GAA and .903 SV%. Tonight will be his first start vs. the Rangers—New York comes in on a three-game winning streak. Fleury is 14-5-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .918 SV% on home ice.
Fleury allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Penguins win over the Ducks on Monday. Fleury has won six of his last seven starts while posting a 2.78 GAA and .903 SV%. Tonight will be his first start vs. the Rangers—New York comes in on a three-game winning streak. Fleury is 14-5-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .918 SV% on home ice.
Spurgeon suffered a bone bruise in Saturday’s loss in St. Louis and he will miss Tuesday’s game vs. the Stars as a result. With Spurgeon out, Mike Reilly will be back in the lineup after being recalled from Iowa (AHL) and Christian Folin is expected to skate on the top pair with Ryan Suter. Spurgeon is listed as day-to-day.
Fleury was pulled after allowing four goals on 14 shots in the Penguins loss in Tampa Bay on Friday. Jeff Zatkoff started on Saturday, but they’ll go back to Fleury tonight vs. the Ducks. Fleury allowed two goals on 25 shots in a 2-1 loss in his first start vs. Anaheim. Fleury has gone 13-5-2 with a 2.49 GAA and .916 SV% on home ice.
