Geekie was the 11th overall pick of the Arizona Coyotes in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old has been assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) after amassing 12 points (6G / 6A) through 49 games in his first NHL season.
Halverson was the 59th overall pick of the New York Rangers in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft but has only played one career NHL game back in 2017-18 with the Rangers. The 28-year-old goalie has been impressive at the AHL level this season, posting a 2.20 GAA and .918 SV% in 26 games (12-7-7).
Cirelli was absent from the Lightning's morning skate on Saturday and he's questionable to play vs. the Islanders. Expect Michael Eyssimont to draw into the Lightning lineup to replace Cirelli if he's unable to play.
Goncalves was "demoted" in a paper transaction on Friday, but has been recalled to the Lightning roster ahead of Saturday's game vs. the Islanders. Goncalves has skated in each of the last two games and has three points (1G / 2A) in 28 games this season.
Tomkins was recalled to serve as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup on Thursday because Jonas Johansson (undisclosed) is day-to-day. Yesterday's demotion was just a paper move, expect him to serve as Vasilevskiy's backup on Saturday.
Tomkins served as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup on Thursday due to Jonas Johansson (lower body) being out with an injury. The 30-year-old Tomkins has a 2.87 GAA and .900 SV% in 17 games (6-8-3) with Syracuse this season.
Goncalves has played a career-high 28 games with Tampa Bay this season, scoring three points (1G / 2A) and averaging 11:47 time-on-ice, but has been reassigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL). The 24-year-old started the season with Syracuse where he tallied 14 points (4G / 10A) in 11 games.
Carlile has just four career NHL games under his belt, but did score a goal against the Seattle Kraken on December 14th in his first appearance of the season. He has three goals and four assists in 36 AHL games this season.
Atkinson will fill in for Michael Eyssimont, who is a healthy scratch on Thursday. Atkinson has three goals and three assists in 30 games this season.
Eyssimont will take a seat on Thursday, with Cam Atkinson drawing into the lineup in his place. Eyssimont has four goals and three assists in 47 games this season.
Despite being questionable with an illness, Vasilevskiy will in fact get the nod in goal when the Lightning host the Kings on Thursday. Vasilevskiy took an unfortunate loss his last time out, allowing just one goal on 31 shots in a 2-0 loss in Detroit on Saturday. His record sits at 20-15-2 on the season to go along with a .915 SV%. Vasilevskiy and the Lightning enter action on Thursday at -160 on the money line.
Johansson was between the pipes in Tampa Bay's 4-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, saving 16 of 19 shots (.842 SV%), but will be sidelined day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Tampa Bay has recalled goalie Matt Tomkins from Syracuse (AHL) in a corresponding move.
With Andrei Vasilevskiy (illness) questionable for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Kings and Jonas Johansson (lower body) day-to-day, Tampa Bay has recalled Tomkins from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL). The 30-year-old Tomkins has a 2.87 GAA and .900 SV% in 17 games (6-8-3) with Syracuse this season.
Vasilevskiy is battling an illness and his status for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings is up in the air. If Vasilevskiy is not able to play, expect to see Jonas Johansson between the pipes for a second consecutive games.
