Hudon has one assist in nine games with Montreal this year, spending most of the year with Laval. He is fourth in the NHL with 27 goals, adding just eight assists (35 points) in 46 games.
The Senators returned Filip Chlapik to Belleville yesterday and bring Norris back to replace him on the NHL roster. The 20-year-old centre did not record a point in his NHL debut (02/22) but is second in the AHL in goals (30) and tied for third in points (58).
Georgiev stopped 42 of 45 shots in the Rangers overtime win over the Islanders on Tuesday. Georgiev loves playing the Isles, going 5-2-0 with a .934 SV% in his first in his seven career starts against them. He hasn't had the same success vs. Montreal, going 1-3-0 with a 3.54 GAA and .911 SV% in four career meetings.
Francouz allowed one goal on 21 shots in Colorado’s win in Los Angeles last Saturday. Francouz was named the No.1 star in the NHL last week, going 3-0-0 with a 0.65 GAA, .973 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces a Buffalo team that has gone 5-1-0 while scoring 3.83 goals per game in their last six outings.
Koskinen allowed four goals on 38 shots in the Oilers loss to the Wild last Thursday. He has gone 1-3-0 with a 3.02 GAA and .905 SV% in February (four starts and one relief appearance) and will make his 31st start of the season tonight in Vegas. The Golden Knights are riding a six-game winning streak while scoring 4.33 goals per game.
Bouwmeester has been out since he suffered a cardiac episode on February 11th and will miss the 2020 regular season and playoffs. When asked about his future Bouwmeester said: “I’m going to have to evaluate (the future), but I wouldn’t say I’ve done that fully yet. There are decisions I’m going to have to make, but that will come later.”
With Hampus Lindholm getting hurt on Tuesday, Guhle has been summoned from San Diego. Guhle has six points (2G / 4A) in 25 games with the Ducks this season.
Cousins will play on the third line with Chandler Stephenson and Nicolas Roy. He joins his new team with 22 points (9G / 13A) in 58 games this season, including four power-play points (2G / 2A).
Fleury allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Golden Knights win over the Panthers on Saturday. Fleury is riding a four-game winning streak, posting a strong 2.00 GAA, .926 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces an Oilers team that played last night and have lost three of their last four (1-1-2) while averaging 2.75 goals per game.
Lindstrom missed Wednesday's practice and is questionable to play Thursday vs. the Wild. Cody Goloubef skated in his spot on the third pair, so look for him to play there if Lindstrom can't go.
Hronek has missed the last four games but was on the ice for Wednesday's practice and could play Thursday. Hronek skated in a non-contact sweater and head coach Jeff Blashill has listed him as questionable for tomorrow's game vs. the Wild.
Vilardi has played in three straight games with the Kings but was sent to Ontario after Sunday's game so he could maintain his eligibility for the AHL playoffs. Vilardi has one goal on four shots with one assist in his first three NHL games.
Cousins was not on the ice for the Golden Knights morning skate because he is having issues with his visa coming from Canada. Vegas skated with 11 forwards, leaving a spot open for Cousins to skate with Chandler Stephenson and Nicolas Roy on the third line. Consider Cousins as a game-time decision.
Fabbri was hurt on a knee-on-knee hit from Jack Hughes on Tuesday but the Red Wings received good news on Wednesday. Fabbri avoided serious injury and is day-to-day and questionable to play vs. Minnesota.
Chlapik scored a goal in 13:18 TOI in the Senators' loss in Nashville on Tuesday. His demotion suggests that Anthony Duclair will be back in the lineup on Thursday.
Nieto was on the ice for Tuesday's practice in a non-contact sweater and is expected to miss tonight's game vs. the Sabres. With Nieto out, Mark Barberio is expected to skate at forward on Wednesday.
