The Predators depth continues to be tested as Forsberg joins fellow top-6 forwards Kyle Turris and Viktor Arvidsson on IR. There is no word on what happened to Forsberg and how long they expect their star winger to be out.
Reimer allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Panthers win over the Sabres last night. With Roberto Luongo still out, Reimer will start for the second straight night. Reimer has won two of his last three while allowing eight goals on 81 shots (.901 SV%).
With only a couple of minutes to spare, Nylander inked the much anticipated extension and could be back in the Maple Leafs lineup as soon as next week. Nylander adds to an already deep Maple Leafs top-9, where he figures to slot in next to Auston Matthews. A season ago, Nylander had 20 goals and 41 assists in 82 games.
Kinkaid allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Devils loss in Washington last night. With Cory Schneider struggling mightily this season, the Devils will go back to Kinkaid for the second night in a row. Kinkaid has allowed a combined 12 goals on 98 shots (.878 SV%) in his last three starts (0-1-2).
Pietrangelo suffered an apparent hand/wrist injury in Friday’s game in Colorado and is questionable for Saturday’s game in Arizona. Expect an update on Pietrangelo’s status around 6:00 pm ET.
Nilsson allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Canucks loss in San Jose last Friday. Nilsson has gone 3-4-0 with a 2.86 GAA and .902 SV% on the season and comes into this afternoon’s game well rested. The 6-foot-6 Nilsson will be going head-to-head with the 6-foot-7 Ben Bishop.
DeSmith gave up three goals on 27 shots in the Penguins win in Winnipeg on Tuesday. DeSmith has won three in a row while allowing just six goals on 85 shots (.929 SV%). He will look to stay hot tonight vs. the Flyers—DeSmith is 4-0-2 with a 2.35 GAA and .930 SV% on home-ice this season.
Fleury allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Golden Knights win in Vancouver on Thursday. Fleury has one six in a row while allowing just 11 goals on 175 shots (.937 SV%). Fleury hasn’t been great on the road but stopped 29 of 32 shots in a 6-3 win in his first game vs. the Oilers.
Domingue surrendered four goals on 22 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Sabres on Thursday. It wasn’t the prettiest performance but it was enough to win for the fourth time in five games. Tonight he looks to record his 10th win of the season. Domingue is 4-3-0 with a 3.73 GAA and .882 SV% on the road this season.
Ward allowed two goals on 13 shots after replacing Corey Crawford in the Blackhawks blowout loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday. Ward will start the front-end of the Blackhawks’ back-to-back with Crawford going on Sunday. Ward is 3-1-2 with a 3.59 GAA and .894 SV% in six road starts this season.
Appleton was a sixth-round pick in 2015 and will make his debut after ripping up the AHL for the last two years. The 22-year-old had 66 points (22G / 44A) in 76 games with Manitoba (AHL) last year before adding 18 points (8G / 10A) in 19 games this season.
Copp has missed the last three games with a concussion but will replace Brendan Lemieux on Saturday. Copp has just three points (1G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
