Yamamoto was in the lineup for the last four games but has just one goal and one assist in 17 NHL games this season. He goes back to the AHL, where he has four goals and four assists (eight points) in 11 games.
Despite clearing waivers on Tuesday, Spooner remained in the Oilers’ lineup. He heads to the AHL for the first time since 2014-15 (with Providence) after scoring just two goals and one assist in 25 games with the Oilers.
Barberio was back in the lineup on Monday because Erik Johnson is out but Ryan Graves was called-up on Tuesday and will replace Barberio on Wednesday.
Graves, 21, has scored twice in eight games with the Avalanche this season and has collected eight points (2G / 6A) in 29 AHL contests. Graves will replace Mark Barberio in the lineup vs. Minnesota.
Peca was a healthy scratch vs. the Flyers on Saturday but will replace Kenny Agostino on Wednesday. Peca has just 10 points (3G / 7A) in 28 games this season.
Agostino played just 8:03 TOI vs. the Flyers on Saturday and has no points in his last 11 games. Matthew Peca will replace Agostino on Wednesday.
Gardiner missed Sunday’s game vs. the Coyotes but was on the ice for Wednesday’s morning skate but head coach Mike Babcock was non-committal on him playing tonight. If Gardiner doesn’t play, Travis Dermott will remain on the second power-play unit.
Grubauer gave up six goals on 20 shots in Winnipeg back on January 8th. Semyon Varlamov had an extended run in Colorado’s crease but Grubauer will get a shot at the Wild on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.94 GAA and .894 SV% at the Pepsi Center this season.
Pickard will make his first start in a Coyotes uniform and will play behind a tired and injury riddled team on the tail-end of a back-to-back. Pickard had a tough time in Philadelphia this season, going 4-2-2 with a 4.01 GAA and .863 SV%. In an extended fantasy week, you could probably leave Pickard on the waiver wire in the final night before the All-Star break.
Price allowed one goal on 35 shots in the Canadiens win in Columbus last Friday. Price has been exceptional in his last three outings, going 3-0-0 while stopping 103 of the 106 shots that he has faced (.972 SV%). Tonight he draws an excellent matchup vs. a hot but banged up Coyotes team that is on the tail-end of a back-to-back.
Andersen allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Coyotes on Sunday. Since returning from injury, Andersen has gone 1-2-0 while allowing a combined nine goals on 104 shots (.914 SV%). Tonight he faces a Capitals team on the tail-end of a back-to-back and on a six-game losing streak (0-4-2).
With Andreas Johnsson out a concussion, Moore returns to the Maple Leafs. Moore had three points (1G / 2A) in six games with the Maple Leafs earlier this season and is tied for the Marlies team-lead in goals (19) in 32 games.
Ekman-Larsson was forced to leave Tuesday’s game in Ottawa and will not be available for Wednesday’s game in Montreal. Ekman-Larsson will return to Arizona to undergo an MRI and the extent of the injury will be known then. Look for Ilya Lybushkin to draw into the Coyotes lineup on Wednesday.
Mrazek allowed four goals on 21 shots in the Hurricanes win in Edmonton on Sunday. Mrazek has gone 4-2-0 with a 3.34 GAA and .880 SV% in six starts in January. Mrazek has stepped up as the Hurricanes No.1 but draws a rough matchup in Calgary. The Flames have gone 10-1-2 while averaging 4.62 goals for per game in their last 13 games.
Chychrun was listed as a game-time decision due to a minor undisclosed injury but appears set to take on the Senators tonight. Chychrun has recorded three goals and seven assists (10 points) in 30 games this season.
Vlasic was originally listed as a game-time decision on Monday before being scratched in warmups and will not be available for the eighth straight game on Tuesday.
Holtby was yanked after allowing four goals on 11 shots in the Capitals loss in Chicago on Sunday. It was a disastrous outing for Washington and Holtby is now 0-1-0 with a 3.85 GAA and .851 SV% in his last three starts. Tonight he faces a Sharks team on a back-to-back on home-ice, where he is 10-7-1 with a 2.67 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout.
Jones was pulled after allowing five goals on 21 shots in the Sharks loss in Florida last night. Despite the rough outing, the Sharks will go right back to Jones tonight in Washington. Jones has allowed 11 goals on 47 shots (.766 SV%) during the current road-trip and the lack of rest makes him a risky option vs. the defending Champs.
