MacDermid had to leave the Avalanche's game Saturday vs. Carolina after just two shifts and 1:13 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will now miss anywhere from 4-6 weeks it was announced Monday. The bruising defenseman had one assist and 14 PIMs through eight games so far this season prior to going down with the injury.
Vanecek left the Devils' game against Arizona last Thursday due to an undisclosed injury but is healthy and ready to return as New Jersey takes on Montreal Tuesday. Through nine games played this season, he holds an impressive 6-1-0 record with a shutout and a .909 SV% and a 2.33 GAA.
Georgiev stopped 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%), winning his third straight game as he beat Nashville 5-3 last Thursday. The 26-year-old has been having a phenomenal start to his Avalanche tenure, posting a 7-1-1 record along with a 2.66 GAA and .924 SV%. He faces off against the St. Louis Blues, who find themselves on a two-game winning streak just days after snapping an eight-game losing streak.
Mrazek stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943) as he picked up an overtime loss to Los Angeles his last time between the pipes. Mrazek has struggled in limited action this season, pitching a 1-1-1 record along with his .895 SV% and 3.20 GAA. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who have lost three of their last four games but rank fourth in the NHL in shots per game (36.1).
Jokiharju has not played since October 20th vs. Calgary where he left early in the game after sustaining a facial fracture injury. The 23-year-old defenseman will be a welcome addition to the Sabres' blueline when he returns as expected either Tuesday or Wednesday after being cleared Monday. Through four games in 2022-23 prior to the injury, he was a +3 plus/minus with one assist and one SOG.
Quinn has been enjoying a solid rookie season prior to his injury, scoring a goal and five points along with 15 SOG through 12 games played. The 21-year-old is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury after it was announced Monday he was being evaluated.
Huberdeau missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but is expected to be back in the lineup vs. the Kings. Huberdeau has had a slow start to the season, posting just one goal and five assists (six points) in 11 games.
Georgiev stopped 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) winning his third straight game as he beat Nashville 5-3 last Thursday. The 26-year-old has been having a phenomenal start to his Avalanche tenure, posting a 7-1-1 record along with a 2.66 GAA and .924 SV%. He faces off against the St. Louis Blues who find themselves on a two-game winning streak just days after snapping an eight-game losing streak.
Cramarossa scored a goal off one SOG through four games with Minnesota prior to being sent down to Iowa (AHL) on Monday. The 30-year-old will hope for another call up so that he can add to his 68 career NHL games played.
Laine suffered a sprained ankle in Saturday’s game at the NY Islanders and is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks. It is a tough break for Laine who already missed six games due to an injury earlier this season. Through eight games so far in 2022-23, Laine had struggled to find his footing with two goals and four points along with 29 SOG in eight games this season.
Mrazek stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943) as he picked up an overtime loss to Los Angeles his last time between the pipes. Mrazek has struggled in limited action this season pitching a 1-1-1 record along with his .895 SV% and 3.20 GAA. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who have lost three of their last four games but rank fourth in the NHL in shots per game (36.1).
Markstrom picked up a victory after a 23 save (.913 SV%) 3-2 win over Winnipeg his last time out Saturday. The Flames' starter will be looking to improve off a lacklustre start to the season as he has a .895 SV% and 2.88 GAA to go along with his 5-3-2 record. He faces off against one of the hottest teams in the NHL in the Los Angeles kings who have won four straight and seven of their last 10 games.
Holmberg will be recalled for a second time this season after getting a small cup of coffee with the Maple Leafs earlier in the season, playing one game where he collected two shots over 10:01 TOI. The 23-year-old has a goal and four assists with Toronto (AHL) prior to his call up to the Leafs.
Brodie suffered an oblique injury vs. the Penguins on Friday and missed Saturday's game vs. the Canucks. Moving him to IR means Brodie will miss at least the next two games. The Maple Leafs recalled Mac Hollowell from Toronto (AHL) to take his roster spot.
Hollowell has been enjoying a great start to his season with the Marlies of the AHL, collecting nine assists and a +2 plus/minus through nine games. He has yet to make his NHL debut so if he finds himself in the Maple Leafs' lineup in the upcoming days he will knock that milestone off his bucket list.
Muzzin was hurt on October 17th and will be sidelined until late February. If Muzzin misses the rest of the regular season, the Maple Leafs can use his $5.625M cap hit to make additions.
Lacynski will be sent down to Lehigh Valley (AHL) after posting only two assists and six SOG in his first 12 games this season with the Flyers. The 25-year-old struggled to catch on this season due to his low ATOI (9:51) and ineffectiveness to get pucks on net but will hope with some good play in the minors will be back up to add to his 18 career NHL GP.
Willman has been recalled form Lehigh Valley after posting two goals and two assists in his first 11 games along with 10 PIMs. The 27-year-old center has previously played 41 games in the NHL posting four goals and six points alongside a -13 plus/minus rating.
