With Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) out indefinitely, Kolyachonok will re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Kolyachonok is averaging 13:05 time-on-ice, recording four points (1G / 3A), and a -4 plus/minus in 13 games this season.
Tyler Johnson will return from a five-game absence on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, making McLaughlin the odd-man out as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old McLaughlin has played six straight for the Bruins, averaging 9:46 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
Allen allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. He was absent from practice on Monday and morning skate on Tuesday but is not expected to dealing with a serious injury. The Devils recalled Isaac Poulter from the Utica Comets (AHL) to serve as Jacob Markstrom's backup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Allen allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday and was absent from practice on Monday. He is being evaluated and might not dress on Tuesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Matthew Nieto will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Glass to make his return from a concussion. The 25-year-old has not played since November 7th and has four points (0G / 4A) in 14 games this season.
Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) is nearing a return to the lineup, but Rittich will continue his hold of the Kings' crease on Wednesday against the Dalla Stars. Rittich was solid in his previous outing, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. The 32-year-old Czech netminder has a 2.48 GAA and .887 SV% in 16 games (9-6-0). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as slight -102 home underdogs against a Stars club riding a three-game winning streak.
Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) is nearing a return to the lineup, but Rittich will continue his hold of the Kings' crease on Wednesday against the Dalla Stars. Rittich was solid in his previous outing, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. The 32-year-old Czech netminder has a 2.48 GAA and .887 SV% in 16 games (9-6-0). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as slight -102 home underdogs against a Stars club riding a three-game winning streak.
Glass has not played since suffering a concussion on November 7th but appears to be nearing an imminent return after being activated from Injured Reserve. The 25-year-old Glass has four points (0G / 4A) in 14 games this season.
Meier was issued a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct late after an illegal cross-check on Zachary L'Heureux of the Nashville Predators. After a hearing with NHL Player Safety, Meier was issued a one-game suspension. Meier is averaging 17:09 time-on-ice and has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 24 games this season.
Rittich had a forgettable outing on Monday when he allowed seven goals on 21 shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, but will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.65 GAA and .883 SV% in 13 games this season (7-6-0) and has been thrust into a starting role with Darcy Kuemper battling several injuries. The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as slight -104 home underdogs against the NHL's top team.
McLaughlin will take a seat on Wednesday as the Bruins opt to get some fresh bodies into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Tyler Johnson will draw into the lineup in McLaughlin's place.
Rittich had a forgettable outing on Monday when he allowed seven goals on 21 shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, but will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.65 GAA and .883 SV% in 13 games this season (7-6-0) and has been thrust into a starting role with Darcy Kuemper battling several injuries. The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as slight -104 home underdogs against the NHL's top team.
Evangelista has been a healthy scratch in two of the last three games but will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Philadephia Flyers. The Predators were hoping to get more offence out of Evangelista than what he's provided so far this season, scoring jut two goals with six assists (eight points) in 20 games.
Meier was issued a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct late in the third period after an illegal cross-check on Zachary L'Heureux of the Nashville Predators. After a hearing with NHL Player Safety, Meier was issued a one-game suspension.
