Allen stopped all six shots that he faced after replacing Jordan Binnington in the Blues loss in Colorado on January 18th. Allen hasn't played a lot in January, starting just two games plus two relief appearances. Overall, he's stopped 55 of the 61 shots (.902 SV%) that he's faced. On the season, he is 6-2-3 with a 2.32 GAA, .926 SV% and one shutout on the road.
Cholowski has scored two goals with three assists (five points) in 17 games with the Griffins this season. Cholowski is expected to replace Mike Green, who is out with an upper-body injury. Cholowski has 24 points (9G / 15A) in 81 career NHL games.
Hamilton was injured late in the second period on Thursday. Hamilton and Kevin Stenlund were chasing after the puck when they had their legs tangle, Hamilton falling backward and bending his left leg under him. Hamilton will undergo further evaluation before they decide on potential surgery. Jordan Staal suffered a similar injury in a preseason exhibition game in September 2014 against the Buffalo Sabres. Staal underwent surgery to repair a broken fibula and had an estimated recovery time of three to four months.
Hamilton suffered an ugly-looking leg injury during Thursday's loss in Columbus. He was tangled up with Kevin Stenlund and went down very awkwardly. Hamilton had to be helped off of the ice and when head coach Rod Brind'Amour addressed the media post-game, he said that "it doesn't look good, obviously." It looks like the Hurricanes could be without their All-Star defenseman long-term but expect an update in the next 24 hours.
Hughes was forced to leave Tuesday's game in Toronto with an illness but was back on the ice for Thursday's morning skate and will play in Washington. Hughes comes in with five points (2G / 3A) in his last nine games.
Markstrom allowed one goal on 24 shots in the Canucks win in Minnesota on Sunday. Markstrom has gone 8-1-0 with a 2.90 GAA and .915 SV% in his last nine starts and gets set to face a Winnipeg team the is 2-3-1 while scoring just 2.67 goals per game in their first six games of January.
Allen gave up five goals on 33 shots in the Blues loss in Vegas on January 4th. It was a rare bad outing for Allen, who draws a great matchup on Monday. Allen has started just two home games this season, allowing a combined five goals on 60 goals (.917 SV%). In comes the Ducks, who are 2-9-2 while scoring just 2.38 goals per game in their last 13 road games.
Allen gave up five goals on 33 shots in the Blues loss in Vegas on January 4th. It was a rare bad outing for Allen, who draws a great matchup on Monday. Allen has started just two home games this season, allowing a combined five goals on 60 goals (.917 SV%). In comes the Ducks, who are 2-9-2 while scoring just 2.38 goals per game in their last 13 road games.
Bratt has missed the last three games with an undisclosed issue but will be back on the top line in Washington. Bratt started to heat up before getting hurt, scoring two goals with four assists (six points) in his last eight games.
Palat was forced to leave Thursday's game vs. the Coyotes after being on the receiving end of a knee from Taylor Hall. Palat did not return to the game and is questionable to play in their back-to-back over the weekend.
Markstrom allowed one goal on 37 shots in the Canucks win over the Rangers on Saturday. Markstrom continues his red-hot stretch of play, winning six straight starts while posting a 2.49 GAA and .932 SV%. As good as he has been, that run may come to an end in Tampa Bay. The Lightning are cooking right now, having won seven in a row while averaging 4.14 goals per game.
Glass suffered a lower-body injury against the Blues on Saturday and has been listed as week-to-week. The Golden Knights haven't given too many details but they don't expect it to be too long-term.
Hughes will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury when the Devils host the Islanders on Tuesday. With Hughes out, Pavel Zacha will remain as the Devils' third-line centre. Head coach Alain Nasreddine reiterated that Hughes is day-to-day.
