Pelletier will have to wait at least one more game before making his debut with the Flyers. Their next game will be on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 23-year-old Pelletier averaged 12:38 time-on-ice and had 11 points (4G / 7A) in 24 games with the Flames this season.
Pelletier will be unavailable on Tuesday as the team is still sorting out his work visa. His next opportunity to make his Flyers debut will be on Thursday against the Capitals.
Paul left the game after suffering the injury in the first period and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Thursday night's rematch against the Senators.
Tampa Bay will turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has a 2.30 GAA and .918 SV% in 39 games this season (21-15-3). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as -168 home favorites against an Ottawa club that played last night and defeated the Nashville Predators 5-2.
Tampa Bay will likely turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has a 2.30 GAA and .918 SV% in 39 games this season (21-15-3). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as -168 home favorites against an Ottawa club that played last night and defeated the Nashville Predators 5-2.
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.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd and will miss another five-to-seven weeks after undergoing sports hernia surgery. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and his return to the lineup should coincide with the upcoming March 7th trade deadline.
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.
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.
