Cirelli will play on Saturday in Buffalo after originally being a game-time decision.
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Vasilevskiy will start in Ottawa on Thursday.
Tampa Bay has been outstanding lately, outscoring their opposition 25-5 during a four-game winning streak, and will roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Vasilevskiy has saved 67 of 69 shots (.971 SV%) over his last two games (3-0-0). The 30-year-old netminder has a stellar 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 58 games this season (36-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -144 road favorites against an Ottawa team without Brady Tkachuk for a second consecutive game.
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Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at Tampa Bay's morning skate.
Tampa Bay has been outstanding lately, outscoring their opposition 25-5 during a four-game winning streak, and will likely roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Vasilevskiy has saved 67 of 69 shots (.971 SV%) over his last two games (3-0-0). The 30-year-old netminder has a stellar 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 58 games this season (36-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -144 road favorites against an Ottawa team without Brady Tkachuk for a second consecutive game.
Viel will be a healthy scratch in Montreal on Thursday.
Fabian Lysell will draw back into Boston's lineup on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens, resulting in Viel being a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Viel is averaging 7:41 time-on-ice and has zero points in five games this season.
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Vasilevskiy will start on Long Island on Tuesday.
Tampa Bay is chasing first place in the Atlantic Division and will turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 25 shots he faced for his sixth shutout of the season in a dominant 8-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. He has a stellar 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% in 57 games this season (35-19-3). Tampa Bay enters the action on Tuesday as -171 road favorites against an Islanders team amid a five-game losing skid (0-3-2).
Viel will draw into the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.
Viel will make his first appearance since March 4th when the Bruins host the Capitals on Tuesday. He is yet to register a point in four games this season.
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Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at Tampa Bay's morning skate.
Tampa Bay is chasing first place in the Atlantic Division and will likely turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 25 shots he faced for his sixth shutout of the season in a dominant 8-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. He has a stellar 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% in 57 games this season (35-19-3). Tampa Bay enters the action on Tuesday as -171 road favorites against an Islanders team amid a five-game losing skid (0-3-2).
Viel has been recalled from Providence (AHL) under emergency conditions.
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Tampa Bay has signed Kurth to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Callahan is a healthy scratch for Saturday's game in Detroit.
Holmberg will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Saturday in Los Angeles.
Holmberg did not play in Toronto's previous two games but he will re-enter the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 13:00 time-on-ice and has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 58 games this season.
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Vasilevskiy will start against Utah on Thursday.
Vasilevskiy had light work in Tuesday's one-side 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%), and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has an excellent 2.22 GAA and .919 SV% through 56 games this season (34-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -188 home favorites against a Utah team coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Rodrigue has been recalled from Bakersfield (AHL) on an emergency basis.
With Stuart Skinner battling an upper-body injury, the Oilers have recalled Rodrigue from the Bakersfield Condors (AHL), likely to serve as Calvin Pickard's backup. The 24-year-old Rodrigue has never played an NHL game and has a 3.05 GAA and .899 SV% in 40 games this season (18-15-7) with Bakersfield.
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Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at Tampa Bay's morning skate.
Vasilevskiy had light work in Tuesday's one-side 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has an excellent 2.22 GAA and .919 SV% through 56 games this season (34-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -188 home favorites against a Utah team coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Cernak (undisclosed) left Wednesday’s game vs. Pittsburgh and did not return.
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Vasilevskiy will start against the Penguins on Tuesday.
Tampa Bay will turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.25 GAA and .919 SV% in 55 games this season (33-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as sizeable -270 home favorites against a Pittsburgh team with points in six of their previous seven games (5-1-1).
Holmberg is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Philadelphia on Tuesday.
David Kampf will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, resulting in Holmberg being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Holmberg is averaging 13:00 time-on-ice and has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 58 games this season.
Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at Tampa Bay's morning skate.
Tampa Bay will likely turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.25 GAA and .919 SV% in 55 games this season (33-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as sizeable -270 home favorites against a Pittsburgh team with points in six of their previous seven games (5-1-1).