Holmberg made his NHL debut on Nov 2nd vs Philadelphia playing only 10:01 TOI in his only action with the Maple Leafs so far this season. He was sent down to the Toronto Marlies (AHL) Tuesday as Jordie Benn was activated from the injured reserve.
Paul left Thursday's game vs. The Hurricanes with an undisclosed injury and was not on the ice for Friday's practice. If Paul can't play, expect Vladislav Namestnikov to move up into the top-6.
Hedman has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury but was on the ice for the Lightning's morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Sabres. Expect Hedman to be back on the top-pair with Erik Cernak and the top PP unit if he plays.
Vasielvskiy stopped only 12 of 15 shots (.800%) in an odd 4-3 victory over Ottawa his last time out. After leading the NHL in wins the last five seasons, he has a 4-3-0 record along with a .902 SV% and 2.88 GAA. He should face a lot of rubber as he takes on Carolina Thursday who is 5th in the NHL in shots (36.2) and coming off a shootout win their last time out.
Hedman will be a game-time decision for Tampa Tuesday as they take on the Ottawa Senators. If he does miss the game, it will be a massive loss for the Lightning's top defenseman, who has eight points (1G/7A) through the first nine games this season.
Vasilevskiy won his last outing 4-3 after he stopped 24 of 27 San Jose shots for his third victory of the season. Vasilevskiy has been consistent, but not his usual dominant self in 2022-23, as he has a 2.87 GAA and .910 SV% to go along with his .500 winning percentage. He takes on an Ottawa Senators team that ranks fourth in the NHL in GF/GP (3.75) and is looking to snap a two-game skid they find themselves currently on.
Katchouk was activated from the injured reserve Friday after missing the start of the season due to a left ankle sprain. in 59 career NHL games, the 24-year-old has three goals and seven points while earing a -7 plus/minus rating.
Vasilevskiy won his last start in a 36 save (.947 SV%) 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers last Friday. After leading the NHL in wins the last five seasons, he has been his usual strong self in 2022-23, posting a .922 SV% along with a 2.52 GAA while winning two of his first four starts. He faces a Los Angeles Kings team that struggles to keep pucks out of their own net, ranking 29th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (4.43).
Gourde missed the Krakens previous game due to personal reasons but will be back in the lineup Tuesday after taking line rushes in practice. Through six games he has zero points to start his 2022-23 after finishing 2021-22 with 21 goals and 48 points.
Vasilevskiy won his last start in a 36 save (.947 SV%) 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers last Friday. After leading the NHL in wins the last five seasons, he has been his usual strong self in 2022-23, posting a .922 SV% along with a 2.52 GAA while winning two of his first four starts. He faces a Los Angeles Kings team that struggles to keep pucks out of their own net, ranking 29th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (4.43).
