Borowiecki missed the last two games with the flu but was on the ice for Monday's practice and will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Borowiecki has a career-high 16 points (5G / 11A) in 43 games while averaging 2.22 blocked shots and 4.0 hits per game.
Price allowed done goal on 42 shots in the Canadiens win in Ottawa on Saturday. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for Price, who now has a 3.32 GAA and .894 SV% since Christmas. Tonight he faces a Flames team that has won five in a row while scoring 3.40 goals per game.
Zaitsev was back on the ice for Monday's practice and is expected to play vs. the Blackhawks on Tuesday. Zaitsev has been out since December 14th and his return has prompted the Senators to waive Andreas Englund.
Hogberg allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Senators' loss to Montreal on Saturday. He’s winless in his last four starts but has played well recently, stopping 59 of the last 64 shots (.922 SV%) that he has faced. He is 1-0-2 with a 3.14 GAA and .900 SV% on home ice and faces a Blackhawks team that is finding their game, going 5-3-0 with 3.63 goals per game in their last eight.
Panik was high sticked by Miles Wood on Saturday and said: "his lower lip was separated from his gums." While that sounds awful, in typical hockey player fashion, Panik will not miss a game. He's had a tough offensive campaign but has three goals and three assists (six points) in his last 13 games.
Halak gave up four goals on 21 shots in the Bruins 5-4 win over the Jets last Thursday. It wasn't Halak's best night but it was still good enough to earn his 10th win of the year. The 34-year-old is 5-2-2 with a 2.09 GAA, .935 SV% and two shutouts on the road this year but the Flyers are among the best home teams in the league. They've won eight of their last 10 while scoring 3.70 goals per game on home-ice.
Cizikas was forced to leave Saturday's game after taking a David Pastrnak shot to the groin area in overtime. Cizikas was not on the ice for Monday's morning skate and is being listed as a game-time decision.
Peca returned from a knee injury on Saturday but will sit out tonight vs. the Flames. Jordan Weal will draw into the lineup to replace Peca vs. the Flames.
Weal was a healthy scratch Saturday in Ottawa but will replace Matthew Peca in the lineup on Monday. Weal has no points in his last five games and has just seven points (4G / 3A) in 36 games this year.
Kulak has suited up in three games but will not play Monday vs. the Flames. Ben Chiarot returns from a two-game absence and will replace Kulak on the blueline.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Islanders loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Varlamov continues to play very well as the Islanders' No.1 netminder, going 3-2-1 with a 1.84 GAA, .940 SV% and one shutout in his last six starts. Tonight he faces a Rangers team that has won four in a row while scoring 5.25 goals per game on home ice.
Grzelcyk left Saturday's game early but took part in the morning skate and is expected to play Monday in Philadelphia. He has five assists in his last eight games.
Allen gave up five goals on 33 shots in the Blues loss in Vegas on January 4th. It was a rare bad outing for Allen, who draws a great matchup on Monday. Allen has started just two home games this season, allowing a combined five goals on 60 goals (.917 SV%). In comes the Ducks, who are 2-9-2 while scoring just 2.38 goals per game in their last 13 road games.
Halak gave up four goals on 21 shots in the Bruins 5-4 win over the Jets last Thursday. It wasn't Halak's best night but it was still good enough to earn his 10th win of the year. The 34-year-old is 5-2-2 with a 2.09 GAA, .935 SV% and two shutouts on the road this year but the Flyers are among the best home teams in the league. They've won eight of their last 10 while scoring 3.70 goals per game on home-ice.
Price allowed done goal on 42 shots in the Canadiens win in Ottawa on Saturday. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for Price, who now has a 3.32 GAA and .894 SV% since Christmas. Tonight he faces a Flames team that has won five in a row while scoring 3.40 goals per game.
Chiarot missed the last two games with a lower-body issue but will replace Brett Kulak in the lineup on Monday. Chiarot has three goals and one assist in his last 10 games.
Allen gave up five goals on 33 shots in the Blues loss in Vegas on January 4th. It was a rare bad outing for Allen, who draws a great matchup on Monday. Allen has started just two home games this season, allowing a combined five goals on 60 goals (.917 SV%). In comes the Ducks, who are 2-9-2 while scoring just 2.38 goals per game in their last 13 road games.
Staal was a late scratch for Saturday's game, with Libor Hajek returning to the lineup from a knee injury. Staal was on the ice for Monday's morning skate but remains as a game-time decision.
Buchnevich missed Monday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision against the Islanders. Phil Di Giuseppe was called up and is ready to draw-in if Buchnevich can't go. Monitor his status as the Rangers hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 pm ET.
Georgiev allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Rangers' 2-1 loss in Vancouver on January 4th. It was a better outing for Georgiev, who allowed a combined 16 goals in his previous three outings. He has struggled at Madison Square Garden (2-5-1 | 3.41 GAA | .893 SV%) this season but has been great against the Islanders in his young career, going 2-1-0 with a 0.87 GAA, .967 SV% and one shutout in three starts.
