Banning (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
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The Coyotes have sent Dakota Mermis to Tucson (AHL).
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Murray will start Saturday vs. the Blackhawks.
Murray allowed one goal on 22 shots in the Penguins win in Ottawa on Thursday. Murray has won three of hi last four and 11 of his first 17 despite posting below average numbers (2.85 GAA / .906 SV%). The first time the Penguins and Blackhawks played this season, Murray came in in relief and allowed six goals on 31 shots in a 10-1 loss.
Matthews (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Matthews took part in the Maple Leafs optional morning skate and was off of the ice ahead of the scratches, which suggests that he will return to the lineup tonight. Monitor his status when the Leafs hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Matthews (upper-body) practiced on Friday but remains a question mark for Saturday’s game in Ottawa.
Matthews has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but skated on the top line in Friday’s practice and his status for Saturday’s game will be determined after their morning skate.
Nylander (illness) is expected to play Thursday vs. the Devils.
Goalie Start
Murray will start Thursday in Ottawa.
Murray allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Penguins overtime win over the Sabres on Tuesday. Murray has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.84 GAA and .903 SV% in five November starts, but still isn’t putting up the numbers many expected at the start of the year. Murray enters Ottawa at 4-4-0 with a 3.72 GAA and .876 SV% on the road this season.
Matthews (upper-body) will miss his fourth straight game on Thursday.
Matthews practiced on Wednesday and took part in the optional morning skate today, but he will not play tonight vs. New Jersey. Despite missing his fourth consecutive game, Matthews appears to be on track to play Saturday in Montreal.
Goalie Start
Murray leads the Penguins onto the ice for warmups.
Murray allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Penguins loss in Washington last Friday. Tristan Jarry started on Saturday, so Murray will go tonight vs. the Sabres. The 23-year-old has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.54 GAA and .912 SV% in his first four November starts—but he comes into Tuesday with a 5-0-1 record and 1.82 GAA and .943 SV% on home-ice this season.
Goalie Start
Murray is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Sabres.
Murray allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Penguins loss in Washington last Friday. Tristan Jarry started on Saturday, so Murray will go tonight vs. the Sabres. The 23-year-old has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.54 GAA and .912 SV% in his first four November starts—but he comes into Tuesday with a 5-0-1 record and 1.82 GAA and .943 SV% on home-ice this season.
Nylander (illness) missed Monday’s practice; expected to be ready for Thursday’s game vs. New Jersey.
Nylander missed today’s practice, but the Maple Leafs are off until Thursday, so expect him to be fine and ready to go against New Jersey.
Goalie Start
Murray will start Friday in Washington.
Murray stopped 24 of 25 shots in the Penguins win over the Coyotes on Tuesday. Murray has lost three of his last five starts while posting a 3.07 GAA and .893 SV%. It has been a sluggish start to the season for Murray, but he has no competition for starts so expect the Penguins to continue to ride him.
Tanev (thumb) will not require surgery; expected to miss 2-3 weeks.
Tanev suffered a thumb injury in Calgary on Wednesday and is expected to miss at least 14 days as a result, but avoided surgery and a much longer timetable. Luckily for the Canucks they got Alex Edler back on the blueline last night.
Matthews (upper-body) will not play on Friday; remains day-to-day.
Matthews will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury and it sounds like there is a good chance he won’t play tomorrow in Boston either. After Saturday the Maple Leafs are off until next Thursday, so it would be smart for them to get their franchise player back to 100 percent instead of rushing him.
Tanev (upper-body) will miss the rest of the Canucks road-trip.
Matthews (upper-body) will not play Wednesday vs. the Wild.
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Matthews (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. Vegas.
Matthews (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Matthews was on the ice for the morning skate, but left after roughly seven minutes and his status for tonight’s game is in doubt. This is bad news for the Maple Leafs, who have lost five of their last six games coming into tonight. Matthews leads the Maple Leafs in goals (10) and points (18). If he is unavailable, William Nylander will shift to centre.