Kucherov has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but will return to the lineup tonight in New Jersey. Kucherov has three goals and one assist in his last five games and 49 points (24G / 25A) in 58 games on the year.
McDonagh missed the last two games with a jaw injury, but will get back into the lineup tonight in St. Louis. McDonagh will replace Dylan McIlrath—he comes in with 26 points (7G / 19A) in 54 games this season.
Kucherov missed Monday’s game with a lower-body injury, but took part in today’s morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision. If Kucherov can’t play, look for Jonathan Marchessault to skate on the Lightning’s second line.
Vasilevskiy allowed five goals on 41 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Jets. Vasilevskiy has gone 7-1-0 in his last eight starts despite posting a 3.04 GAA and .903 SV%—the Lightning have averaged 3.63 goals per game in front of him over that span. Vasilevskiy faces a Coyotes team that lost last night vs. the Capitals.
Vasilevskiy allowed five goals on 41 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Jets. Vasilevskiy has gone 7-1-0 in his last eight starts despite posting a 3.04 GAA and .903 SV%—the Lightning have averaged 3.63 goals per game in front of him over that span. Vasilevskiy faces a Coyotes team that lost last night vs. the Capitals.
Elliott started 18 consecutive games while Jake Allen was out, but left last night’s game, which was the first in which Allen was back as his backup. There is no word on how serious Elliott’s injury is, but look for Jake Allen to start every game until Elliott is back.
McDonagh will travel on the Rangers’ upcoming road trip which starts on Tuesday, but he will be held out of the lineup for the first game of the trip. Monitor his status prior to Thursday’s game, if he can’t play in St. Louis then look for him to return on Saturday in Dallas.
Elliott gave up four goals on 22 shots, but still walked away with the win on Saturday in Arizona. Elliott has won five in a row while posting a 1.99 GAA and .931 SV%. Despite Jake Allen being activated from IR on Sunday, Elliott will start his 18th consecutive game tonight. He’ll take on a Sharks team that has won three of their last four.
Elliott allowed one goal on 35 shots in the Blues win over the Kings on Thursday. Elliott has won four straight games while posting a 1.49 GAA and .951 SV%. Elliott is arguably the hottest goalie in the NHL right now and is a must start tonight in Arizona. Elliott is 8-4-3 with a 1.96 GAA and .934 SV% on the road.
McDonagh was playing in just his second game after missing four with a concussion. He was caught in the head by a Leo Komarov elbow and was forced to leave the game. The immediate concern is another concussion, which could keep McDonagh sidelined for an extended period of time.
Elliott stopped 17 of 18 shots in the Blues win over the Stars on Tuesday. Elliott extended his winning streak to three games, posting a 1.66 GAA and .943 SV% over that span. He has made 15 starts in a row, going 10-3-2 and turning himself into a No. 1 fantasy hockey netminder with Jake Allen sidelined. Tonight he faces an L.A Kings team that has lost three of their last four.
Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 28 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Ottawa on February 8th. Ben Bishop has started the last four games, but will turn to Vasilevskiy tonight vs. Winnipeg. Vasilevskiy is 8-5-0 with a 2.73 GAA and .910 SV% with the Lightning and 6-4-1 with a 1.94 GAA and .935 SV% with Syracuse (AHL).
McDonagh has missed the last four games with a concussion, but will return tonight vs. the Blackhawks. With McDonagh back, Dan Boyle is expected to sit due to the flu. McDonagh will return to his spot on the top pairing with Dan Girardi and on the second power-play.
Elliott stopped 37 of 38 shots in the Blues win in Tampa Bay on Sunday. Elliott’s great play continues and tonight he will start for a 15th consecutive game. Elliott has gone 9-3-3 with a 1.78 GAA and .945 SV% since Jake Allen was injured. He’ll be in tough tonight vs. a Stars team that has won four in a row.
Paul, 20, may make his NHL debut on Tuesday with Mika Zibanejad questionable with an illness. Paul has picked up 17 points (6G / 11A) in 45 games with Binghamton this season. He centred the fourth line with Shane Prince and Chris Neil on the wing in the Senators’ morning skate.
