Tampa Bay Lightning News

Kucherov will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Friday vs. the Islanders. Kucherov will remain sidelined, but Valtteri Filppula will return to the top line vs. the Maple Leafs. Kucherov remains day-to-day.

Elliott stopped all 15 shots that he faced in the Blues shutout win over the Canucks last Friday. Since returning to the Blues crease on March 19th, Elliott has stopped all 71 shots that he has faced, posting three consecutive shutouts. In the middle of the Fantasy Hockey playoffs, he has been absolutely gold. Tonight he will look to extend his shutout streak to four games against an Avalanche team that has won four of their last six.

Kucherov was injured while blocking a shot in the third period of Friday’s win. Because of the back-to-back, the Lightning did not hold a morning skate, so monitor his status leading up to warmups tonight.

Vasilevskiy gave up two goals on 22 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Toronto on March 15th. Ben Bishop started the last four games, including last night, so the Lightning will come back with Vasilevskiy on the back-to-back. In one start and one relief appearance against the Panthers this season, Vasilevskiy has stopped 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%).

Elliott stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Blues shutout win over the Sharks on Tuesday. After missing nearly one month with a lower-body injury, Elliott returned to the crease to post back-to-back shutouts, stopping all 56 shots that he has faced. He draws an excellent matchup tonight against a Vancouver team that has lost six straight games while averaging just 0.83 goals per game.

Elliott stopped all 19 shots that he faced to shutout the Canucks in his return to the Blues’ crease on Saturday. Elliott picked up right where he left off before suffering a lower-body injury on February 22nd. Elliott has gone 6-1-0 with a 2.08 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout in his last seven starts. Tonight he faces a Sharks team that has won four of their last five.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 39 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Philadelphia on March 7th. Ben Bishop started the last three games, but Vasilevskiy will go tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. It comes as no surprise. Vasilevskiy has faced the Leafs three times this season and has won all three while posting a rock-solid 1.65 GAA and .949 SV%.

Kucherov left Sunday’s game in Columbus after being sucker-punched by Dalton Prout. He took part in the morning skate and will play in Toronto on a line with Steven Stamkos and Alex Killorn. Kucherov has one goal and five assists (six points) in his last seven games.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 39 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Philadelphia on March 7th. Ben Bishop started the last three games, but it looks like Vasilevskiy will go tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. It comes as no surprise. Vasilevskiy has faced the Leafs three times this season and has won all three while posting a rock-solid 1.65 GAA and .949 SV%.

Kucherov was sucker-punched by Blue Jackets’ defenseman Dalton Prout. The Lightning did not have an update on Kucherov’s status, but it is not believed to be serious.

Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Lightning’s win in Toronto last Monday. Vasilevskiy has won three straight starts while posting a 2.27 GAA and .932 SV%. Tonight he faces a Flyers team that has won four of five—Vasilevskiy has gone 5-4-0 with a 2.63 GAA and .913 SV% on the road this season.

Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Lightning’s win in Toronto last Monday. Vasilevskiy has won three straight starts while posting a 2.27 GAA and .932 SV%. Tonight he faces a Flyers team that has won four of five—Vasilevskiy has gone 5-4-0 with a 2.63 GAA and .913 SV% on the road this season.

Archibald, 23, has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 51 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season and is expected to make his NHL debut on Saturday.

Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Coyotes last Tuesday. He spent the weekend with Syracuse (AHL) but is back with the Lightning and will start tonight after Ben Bishop went on Sunday. Vasilevskiy has gone 10-5-0 with a 2.75 GAA and .910 SV% this season and draws a strong matchup against the fire-selling Maple Leafs.

Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Coyotes last Tuesday. He spent the weekend with Syracuse (AHL) but is back with the Lightning and could start tonight after Ben Bishop went on Sunday. Vasilevskiy has gone 10-5-0 with a 2.75 GAA and .910 SV% this season and draws a strong matchup against the fire-selling Maple Leafs.

Sheary suffered an upper-body injury after being hit hard vs. the Jets on Saturday. He had three goals and two assists in 27 games before the injury, but is not expected to be sidelined for long.