Bernier (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; listed as day-to-day.
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Greiss led the Red Wings onto the ice for warmups.
Orlov is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Ovechkin is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Saturday vs. Boston.
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Koskinen will start Saturday vs. the Maple Leafs.
Koskinen allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Oilers loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday. It has been an up-and-down start to the season for Koskinen, who has started all nine games so far. He's gone 3-6-0 with a 3.50 GAA and .895 SV%, so it's difficult to trust him tonight in a tough matchup vs. the Maple Leafs.
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Varlamov will start Saturday in Philadelphiha.
Varlamov was yanked after allowing five goals on 22 shots in the Islanders loss in Washington on Thursday. The Islanders took an early 3-0 lead and looked to have things in hand but it got away from them in the second period, handing Varlamov his second straight defeat. After a red-hot start to the season, Varlamov is now 3-2-0 with a 1.82 GAA and .936 SV% through five starts.
Bellemare (lower-body) is expected to miss an extended period of time.
Bellemare suffered a gruesome-looking leg injury on Thursday and is expected to be out for an "extended period of time." Bellemare's absence could mean we see someone like Shane Bowers in the near future but for Saturday Logan O'Connor will make his season debut.
Myers (rib) is expected to return to the Flyers lineup on Saturday.
Myers has been out since January 19th but will be back in the Flyers lineup on Saturday. Myers is expected to skate with Travis Sanheim and comes in pointless in his first four games of the season.
Toews (lower-body) will miss at least two games.
Toews was hurt late in Thursday's win over the Sharks after blocking a shot with his foot. Toews did not travel to Minnesota, so he'll miss at least two games but could be out longer. Conor Timmins will replace Toews on Saturday.
Borowiecki will draw back into the Predators lineup on Saturday.
Borowicecki was a healthy scratch on Wednesday but will replace Jared Tinordi tonight in Tampa Bay. Borowiecki has opened the season with one assist, a plus-2 rating and eight PIMS in six games.
Comeau (COVID-19 protocol) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Comeau has not played yet this season after opening the year on the COVID-19 protocol list but will be one of three game-time decisions for Saturday's game in Carolina. The Stars are hopeful that at least two of Comeau, Jamie Benn and/or Roope Hintz can play tonight, so there's a chance that Comeau makes his season debut tonight.
Benn (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Benn has been out since the Stars' season opener but will be one of three game-time decisions for Saturday's game in Carolina. The Stars are hopeful that at least two of Benn, Roope Hintz and/or Blake Comeau can play tonight, so there's a chance that Benn plays.
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Binnington will start Saturday in Anaheim.
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Grubauer will start Saturday in Minnesota.
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Demko will start Saturday in Winnipeg.
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Morin is expected to make his season debut on Saturday.
Not only will Saturday be his season debut but it will also be the first game of his NHL career at forward. Morin is a 6-foot-6, 206 lbs. former first-round pick who made the switch from D to forward this offseason. He has no points in nine career NHL games thus far but he's expected to replace Travis Konecny in the lineup on Saturday.
Konecny is expected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Konecny was held without a shot in 17:33 TOI in Thursday's win and has just one assist and one shot in his last three games. Head coach Alain Vigneault was displeased with his top-6 despite the win and it looks like he was particularly unhappy with Konecny, who could be a healthy scratch on Saturday. Konecny stayed on for extra work with the scratches following the morning skate, so look for Samuel Morin to replace him vs. the Islanders.
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Hart will start Saturday vs. the Islanders.
Hart stopped 33 of 34 shots in the Flyers win in New Jersey on Thursday. It was a terrific bounce-back performance from Hart, who had given up 14 goals in three straight losses in is previous outings. Tonight he'll face an Islanders team that has lost their last three games while averaging just 1.67 goals per game.
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Mrazek will start Saturday vs. the Stars.
Mrazek stopped all 32 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shutout win over the Lightning on Thursday. After 12 days off in between starts, Mrazek showed no signs of rust in an impressive win over the defending Stanley Cup Champions. Through three games, Mrazek has recorded two shutouts, for a 1.01 GAA and .955 SSV% overall. Tonight he'll face a Dallas team that has opened the season at 4-0-0 after a late start due to COVID-19.
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DeSmith will start Saturday in New York.
DeSmith allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Penguins win over the Capitals last Tuesday. Tristan Jarry started the last four games but DeSmith will make his third start Saturday in New York. He's won his first two starts despite allowing seven goals on 49 shots (.857 SV%). The Rangers enter play having lost four of their last five, included two in a row to the Penguins last weekend.
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