Karlsson missed Monday’s practice and Tuesday’s morning skate, so he will not be available for tonight’s game vs. the Panthers. There’s no word what is ailing Karlsson, but it is expected to be short-term. Pat Sieloff was recalled from Belleville (AHL) and will play tonight with the Swede out.
Aho played Sunday vs. the Hurricanes but will come back out of the lineup tonight vs. Pittsburgh. Aho has just one goal and three assists in 22 games with the Islanders this season, but has sit far more often than he’s played.
Jarry has gone 6-2-0 with a 2.60 GAA and .914 SV% in eight games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He has spent the majority of the year with Pittsburgh, but with Matt Murray (concussion) likely returning on Tuesday, they will keep Casey DeSmith as his backup for now.
Rust has missed the last two games with a concussion that he sustained in Philadelphia last Wednesday. Rust is expected to replace Josh Jooris on the Penguins fourth line and comes into tonight with 33 points (10G / 23A) in 57 games this season.
Johnsson, 23, was a seventh round pick in 2013 and could make his NHL debut on Wednesday. Johnsson has ripped up the AHL this season, leading the Marlies with 54 points (26G / 28A) in 54 games this season.
Jarry allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Penguins win in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Jarry has won three straight while posting a 2.25 GAA and .925 SV%, so he will make his fifth straight start tonight in Toronto. He was yanked in his first start vs. the Maple Leafs after allowing three goals on 16 shots in the first period of a 4-3 loss in mid-December.
Jarry allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Penguins win in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Jarry has won three straight while posting a 2.25 GAA and .925 SV%, so he will make his fifth straight start tonight in Toronto. He was yanked in his first start vs. the Maple Leafs after allowing three goals on 16 shots in the first period of a 4-3 loss in mid-December.
Jarry allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Penguins win over the Flames on Monday. After two rough starts, Jarry has won his last two starts while stopping 60 of 65 shots (.923 SV%). Tonight the 22-year-old will make his third appearance against the Flyers this season—he is 2-0-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .889 SV% in the first two meetings.
Grzelcyk was a healthy scratch for the last two games but with Charlie McAvoy (knee) out for the next four weeks, Grzelcyk will draw back in tonight vs. the Red Wings. He has 11 points (2G / 9A) and a plus-19 rating in 43 games this season.
Acciari has just one goal in his last 16 games so he will come out of the lineup tonight with Tommy Wingels replacing him. Expect Acciari to draw back in vs. the Flyers on Thursday.
Jarry stopped 25 of 27 shots in the Penguins overtime win over the Islanders on Saturday. Casey DeSmith was in the starter’s crease this morning, but Jarry will go tonight vs. the Flames. Jarry suffered an OT loss in his first start vs. Calgary and comes into Monday at 7-2-0 with a 2.69 GAA and .907 SV% on home-ice this season.
Jarry stopped 25 of 27 shots in the Penguins overtime win over the Islanders on Saturday. Casey DeSmith was in the starter’s crease this morning, but it looks like Jarry will go tonight vs. the Flames. Jarry suffered an OT loss in his first start vs. Calgary and comes into Monday at 7-2-0 with a 2.69 GAA and .907 SV% on home-ice this season.
Aho played 11:41 last night but with Casey Cizkias (personal) returning to the lineup, Aho will sit. The Islanders will go back to the classic 12 forwards and six defenseman look.
Jarry gave up five goals on 33 shots after replacing Casey DeSmith in the Penguins blowout 8-4 loss in Boston on Thursday. It was an ugly game for the entire team, but Jarry has now allowed a combined nine goals on just 49 shots (.816 SV%) in his last two outings. However, he is 2-0-0 with a 1.48 GAA and .947 SV% in two starts vs. the Islanders this season.
Grzelcyk had just one goal in his last six games and will be replaced by the recently acquired Nick Holden tonight vs. the Penguins.
