Eklund did not play in San Jose's three most recent games due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old Eklund is off to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
Eklund did not play in San Jose's three most recent games due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old Eklund is off to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
MacDermid was in the lineup for the last three games but will be replaced by Olle Lycksell in the lineup on Saturday. MacDermid has averaged just 4:25 TOI/gm in his seven games this season.
Matinpalo was in the lineup for two straight games, but he will be replaced by Jordan Spence on Saturday. Matinpalo has picked up just one assist in nine games this season.
Tomasino appeared in three straight games but will be replaced by Kevin Hayes in the bottom-6 on Saturday. Tomasino has just one assist in seven games this season.
Eklund did not play in San Jose's two most recent game due to a lower-body injury and will miss at least one more contest before he is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old Eklund is to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
Ersson has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on October 28th, but returned to practice on Wednesday and could be back between the pipes on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. Before his injury, Ersson was splitting time with Dan Vladar, who had been terrific and greatly outplayed Ersson. That said, Vladar has faced adversity in Ersson's absence, which should allow Ersson to continue his push for more playing time. The 26-year-old Erson has a 3.08 GAA and .876 SV% in four games this season (2-1-1).
Ersson has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on October 28th, but returned to practice on Wednesday and could be back between the pipes on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. Before his injury, Ersson was splitting time with Dan Vladar, who had been terrific and greatly outplayed Ersson. That said, Vladar has struggled in Ersson's absence, which should allow Ersson to continue his push for more playing time. The 26-year-old Erson has a 3.08 GAA and .876 SV% in four games this season (2-1-1).
The Senators return to the ice after a five-day break and will turn to Ullmark between the pipes against the Boston Bruins. Ullmark has played better lately, helping his team record a point in five of his last six starts (3-1-2), with a 3.00 GAA and .873 SV%. However, his inconsistent play has raised concerns. The 32-year-old goalie has a 3.41 GA and .861 SV% in 11 games this season (5-4-2). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -138 road favorites against a Bruins team riding a four-game winning streak.
The Senators return to the ice after a five-day break and will turn to Ullmark between the pipes against the Boston Bruins. Ullmark has played better lately, helping his team record a point in five of his last six starts (3-1-2), with a 3.00 GAA and .873 SV%. However, his inconsistent play has raised concerns. The 32-year-old goalie has a 3.41 GA and .861 SV% in 11 games this season (5-4-2). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -138 road favorites against a Bruins team riding a four-game winning streak.
Ersson has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on October 28th, but returned to practice on Wednesday and could be back between the pipes on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. Before his injury, Ersson was splitting time with Dan Vladar, who had been terrific and greatly outplayed Ersson. That said, Vladar has struggled in Ersson's absence, which should allow Ersson to continue his push for more playing time. The 26-year-old Erson has a 3.08 GAA and .876 SV% in four games this season (2-1-1).
