Kyrou appeared in just two games during his call-up, scoring one goal on two shots while averaging 11:58 TOI/gm. Kyrou returns to the AHL, where he has five goals and five assists (10 points) in 14 games.
Couturier has missed the last two games but is expected to play Wednesday in Calgary. Couturier has played 91% of his 5v5 ice-time with Claude Giroux this season but will start the night as the second-line centre with Michael Raffl and Jakub Voracek on his wings. Couturier has 10 goals and 10 assists (20 points) in 26 games this season.
Gibson allowed one goal on eight shots after replacing an injured Ryan Miller in the Ducks win over the Devils on Sunday. In his last nine appearances, Gibson has gone 6-2-0 with a 2.67 GAA and .919 SV%. Tonight he faces a Stars team that is great in Dallas but have struggled to a 6-8-2 record on the road so far this season.
Bobrovsky was pulled after he allowed three goals on 13 shots in the Blue Jackets loss to the Capitals on Saturday. Joonas Korpisalo started on Tuesday, so Bobrovsky will go tonight vs. the Kings. In four December starts, Bobrovsky has gone 1-3-0 with a 5.52 GAA and .819 SV% but draws a juicy matchup tonight. However, Bob did allow four goals on 29 shots in a 4-1 loss in his first start against Los Angeles.
Giordano was suspended for two games for kneeing Mikko Koivu last Thursday but will be back in tonight vs. the Flyers. Giordano has had an excellent season so far. He is tied for second among defensemen in assists (26) and fifth in points (29).
Hornqvist will miss his third straight game on Wednesday and was moved to IR prior to the game in Chicago. The injury is not believed to be a concussion, which cost him three games in late-November.
Mahura was sent down on Monday, likely a paper move to save some money, but returns to the Ducks and is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday. Mahura has just one assist while averaging 16:40 TOI/gm in six games with the Ducks this season.
Stolarz allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Flyers loss in Winnipeg on Sunday. Stolarz has had a strange six games with the Flyers, allowing 2-4-2-4-2-4 goals. If this trend continues, Stolarz will allow just two goals tonight in Calgary but I wouldn’t hold your breath. The Flames have won nine of their last 12 games (9-2-1) while averaging 4.1 goals for per game.
DeSmith allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Penguins shootout win over the Islanders on Monday. Even with Matt Murray being activated from IR, the Penguins will stick with DeSmith tonight in Chicago. DeSmith has won three of his last four starts with a 1.96 GAA and .933 SV% and is a must-start against a Chicago team that has lost eight in a row.
Smith allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Flames win over the Predators on Saturday. Smith has won his last five starts while posting a 1.59 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout. Smith has done a great job putting a terrible spot behind him and draws a strong matchup tonight. The Flyers are 12-13-3 on the season, including 7-6-1 on the road this year.
DeSmith allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Penguins shootout win over the Islanders on Monday. Even with Matt Murray being activated from IR, the Penguins will stick with DeSmith tonight in Chicago. DeSmith has won three of his last four starts with a 1.96 GAA and .933 SV% and is a must-start against a Chicago team that has lost eight in a row.
Smith allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Flames win over the Predators on Saturday. Smith has won his last five starts while posting a 1.59 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout. Smith has done a great job putting a terrible spot behind him and draws a strong matchup tonight. The Flyers are 12-13-3 on the season, including 7-6-1 on the road this year.
Stastny has been out since October 8th, missing the last 29 games with a lower-body injury. Stastny stayed on with the extras, which suggests that he won’t play tonight but Gerard Gallant will check with trainers and listed him as a game-time decision. Stastny is expected to skate with Max Pacioretty and Alex Tuch when he returns to the Vegas lineup but that might not happen until the weekend.
Fleury made 22 saves on 24 shots in the Golden Knights win over the Stars on Sunday. Fleury has won five in a row on home-ice but has lost two straight on the road. On the season, Fleury is 7-7-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .888 SV% on the road but has a solid matchup against the Islanders. New York is 7-4-3 on home-ice this year.
Komarov missed the Islanders morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Golden Knights. If Komarov is unavailable, Josh Ho-Sang is expected to make his season debut on the third line.
The Blackhawks have had a tough time figuring out where to play Fortin, as he’s moved up and down from the second and fourth line all season. Fortin has six points (3G / 3A) in 24 games with Chicago but heads to the AHL with Dylan Sikura getting a shot with the big club.
Dahlstrom, 23, was a second-round pick in 2013 and has three assists in 11 career NHL games. Dahlstrom has likely been recalled as insurance for Wednesday’s game. Dahlstrom has eight points (1G / 7A) in 22 games with Rockford this season.
Sikura was expected to make the Blackhawks out of training camp after picking up three assists in five games with the Blackhawks at the end of last season. The 23-year-old has registered 18 points (9G / 9A) in 26 games with the IceHogs this season and should make his season debut on Wednesday.
Anisimov suffered a concussion against the Canadiens vs. Montreal on Sunday and is out indefinitely. Anisimov’s move to IR opened up a roster spot for the Blackhawks to recall Dylan Sikura from Rockford (AHL).
Shattenkirk separated his shoulder against the Lightning on Monday and will be out until at least Christmas. Shattenkirk hasn’t been the same offensive defenseman that he has been in years past, picking up just eight points (1G / 7A) in 29 games. This injury should be good news for Tony DeAngelo, who likely won’t be healthy scratched while Shattenkirk is sidelined.
