Hughes has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but will play Friday vs the Blackhawks. Hughes has had a slow-start to his NHL career, posting just 11 points (4G / 7A) in 24 games.
Hughes did not travel to Buffalo for Monday's game and isn't ready to play Tuesday back in New Jersey. This is the third straight game that Hughes has missed but the Devils reiterated that he is day-to-day and could be back for their next game.
Noesen opened the season without an NHL contract but was playing in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) and is leading the team in goals (14) and is tied for the team-lead in points (22). With injuries continuing to mount in Pittsburgh, Noesen could get another NHL shot soon.
Allen stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Blues win in Dallas on Friday. Allen has played very well recently, earning himself more playing time than expected. He has picked up a point for the Blues in five straight starts (3-0-2) while posting a 2.12 GAA and .934 SV%. Tonight he meets a Blackhawks team that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1) while scoring just 2.17 goals per game.
Markstorm has returned to Sweden to attend his father's memorial service, which means Thatcher Demko will start Tuesday vs. the Senators. There's no indication when Markstrom will return to Vancouver, but he could be back before Saturday's game vs. the Sabres. Mikey DiPietro was called up from Utica (AHL) and will serve as Demko's backup tomorrow.
Bernier allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Red Wings 5-2 loss to the Capitals on Saturday. Bernier held his own but the game got out of hand after he was pulled. In his last five outings, Bernier has got 0-3-1 with a 3.55 GAA and .899 SV%. Tonight he faces an Islanders team that is facing some regression. After a lengthy point-streak, they've lost three of their last four (1-2-1) while averaging just 1.00 goals per game.
Hughes missed Saturday's game and will not play Monday in Buffalo and remains day-to-day with a lower-body issue. The Devils will host the Golden Knights tomorrow night, so it's entirely possible that Hughes returns to the lineup on home-ice.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Canucks win in Edmonton last night. Even in a back-to-back situation, the Canucks will go back to Markstrom in their home game vs. the Oilers. Markstrom is 1-1- with a 2.54 GAA and .904 SV% in two games vs. Edmonton and is 2-2-2 with a 2.76 GAA and .907 SV% on home-ice.
Dowling returned from injury on Sunday but will come back out of the lineup in Minnesota. Dowling will be replaced by Mattias Janmark.
Markstrom allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Canucks win in Washington last Saturday. Markstrom was scheduled to start in Pittsburgh on Wednesday but missed the game due to an illness. He gets back in the crease on Saturday night, looking for his third straight win--he has stopped 77 of 81 shots (.951 SV%) in his previous two outings.
Bernier allowed three goals on 40 shots after replacing Jimmy Howard in the Red Wings loss to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. In his last four appearances, Bernier has posted a 3.69 GAA and .898 SV% and things won't get any easier with the Capitals in town on Saturday. They are 5-1-0 while scoring 3.50 goals per game in their last six road games.
MacDermid played in the last two games but will be replaced by Paul LaDue in the lineup on Saturday.
Markstrom allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Canucks win in Washington last Saturday. Markstrom was scheduled to start in Pittsburgh on Wednesday but missed the game due to an illness. He gets back in the crease on Saturday night, looking for his third straight win--he has stopped 77 of 81 shots (.951 SV%) in his previous two outings.
Hughes missed Friday's practice with a lower-body injury that he suffered while blocking a shot in Montreal. Luckily for the Devils, Kevin Rooney is ready to return from injury, replacing Hughes up-front. Hughes should be considered questionable heading into their Monday/Tuesday back-to-back.
Markstrom allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Canucks win in Washington on Saturday. Markstrom followed up a six-game winning streak with back-to-back wins while stopping 77 of the 81 shots (.951 SV%) that he faced. He comes into Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh at 5-4-1 with a 2.69 GAA and .917 SV% on the road this season.
Markstrom allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Canucks win in Washington on Saturday. Markstrom followed up a six-game winning streak with back-to-back wins while stopping 77 of the 81 shots (.951 SV%) that he faced. He comes into Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh at 5-4-1 with a 2.69 GAA and .917 SV% on the road this season.
Bernier allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Red Wings' loss in New Jersey on Saturday. Bernier has lost three consecutive games while allowing a combined 11 goals on 97 shots (.887 SV%). The Maple Leafs have improved under new head coach Sheldon Keefe and possess plenty of offensive talent, so leave Bernier on the bench/free agency tonight.
