Silovs has gone 21-9-4 with a 2.48 GAA and .906 SV% in 35 games with Abbotsford (AHL) this season. It's believed that he will serve as Collin Delia's backup on Wednesday, with Spencer Martin heading to the AHL after clearing waivers. Silovs will likely go back to the AHL by the end of the week, making room for Thatcher Demko to return to the Canucks' crease.
Martin cleared waivers on Tuesday and was sent to the AHL to start Tuesday's game. He started the 2022-23 season off OK, going 6-1-1 with a .907 SV%, but his game fell off a cliff in December, going 5-14-0 with an .854 SV% in his last 21 appearances. Moving him to Abbotsford (AHL) clears the way for Thatcher Demko to return later this week. Arturs Silovs was recalled in a corresponding move, and he's expected to serve as Collin Delia's backup on Wednesday.
Georgiev allowed three goals on 35 shots (.914 SV%) for his second loss in three starts as he was down by Tampa Bay last night in a shootout. The 27-year-old has held down Colorado's starting job admirably in his first season with the team, with his 21-12-4 record, 2.68 GAA and .917 SV%. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 loss to Florida last game.
Entwistle suffered an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's loss in Montreal and "might be a 'maybe' tomorrow," according to Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks will need to recall a forward to replace Entwistle if he can't play.
Tinordi suffered a lower-body injury early in Tuesday's game in Montreal and was ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs. Look for Ian Mitchell to draw back into the Blackhawks' lineup to replace him.
Georgiev stopped 42 of 45 shots (.933 SV%) for his fifth win in six starts as he defeated the Florida Panthers in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been solid in his first full season as a starter, with his 21-12-3 record, 2.68 GAA and .917 SV%. He takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have won their last two games after a 3-1 victory over Dallas last game and are fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.58).
Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his fifth win in six starts as he defeated the Dallas Stars in his last start. The 28-year-old has led the NHL in wins the last five seasons and finds himself one win off the lead again this season with his 25-13-1 record, 2.52 GAA and .919 SV%. He will take on the Colorado Avalanche, who won their last game 5-3 vs. Florida and are seventh in the NHL in shots (33.3).
Stauber stopped 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) for his third-straight win as he beat the Arizona Coyotes in his previous start. The 23-year-old has been electric through his first three starts, with a perfect 3-0-0 record, a 2.29 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who have won their last two games but are 29th in goals per game (2.64) and 30th in shots per game (27.9).
Knight allowed four goals on 33 shots (.879 SV%) for his fourth loss in five starts as he was defeated by Dallas in his previous start 37 days ago (injury). The 21-year-old has had an up-and-down season, which led to his 9-7-3 record, 3.05 GAA and .906 SV%. He takes on the St. Louis Blues, who snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over Arizona in their previous game.
