Tennyson has registered just one assist in seven games with Rochester this season. He will likely serve as the extra defenseman in Florida with Marco Scandella going on IR on Friday morning.
Scandella has missed the last two games but the Sabres believed there was a chance he would return to the lineup on Friday. His move to IR will not allow that to happen but did clear a roster spot for Buffalo to call-up Matt Tennyson from Rochester.
McElhinney was outstanding in Montreal, stopping 48 of the 49 shots that he faced to preserve a 2-1 win. McElhinney has won four straight games while allowing just five goals on 150 shots (.967 SV%). His stellar play led to the Hurricanes placing Scott Darling on waivers yesterday, handing the No.1 job to McElhinney for the time being.
McElhinney was outstanding in Montreal, stopping 48 of the 49 shots that he faced to preserve a 2-1 win. McElhinney has won four straight games while allowing just five goals on 150 shots (.967 SV%). His stellar play led to the Hurricanes placing Scott Darling on waivers yesterday, handing the No.1 job to McElhinney for the time being.
Holtby stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Capitals win against the Islanders on Monday. Since returning to the Capitals crease, Holtby has gone 4-0-0 while stopping 122 of the 126 shots (.968 SV%) that he has faced. This will be his first start against New Jersey and 12th at Capital One Arena—he is 6-3-1 with a 2.51 GAA and .922 SV% on home-ice.
Kiselevich has been in the lineup for the last four games but will be replaced by Alex Petrovic on Friday. Kiselevich has played sheltered minutes (15:16 TOI/gm) this season and has picked up just five assists in 19 games so far.
Petrovic has been a healthy scratch for the last four games but will replace Bogdan Kiselevich in the lineup on Friday. Petrovic has just one assist in 18 games this season.
Bishop has split his time between the NHL and AHL this season. Bishop has no points in seven games with the Hurricanes but has five points (3G / 2A) in 12 games with the Checkers. Bishop would play Friday if Micheal Ferland (undisclosed) is unavailable.
Ferland missed Thursday’s practice and is questionable for Friday’s game vs. the Ducks. Clark Bishop was recalled from Charlotte (AHL) and would take Ferland’s spot in the lineup if he can’t play. Monitor his status during the Hurricanes’ morning skate on Friday morning.
McDonagh left the game under his own power after being hit by Jack Eichel. The Lightning did not provide an update on McDonagh’s status, so consider him questionable for Saturday’s game in Florida.
Beagle has been out since October 13th but is hoping to return next Tuesday vs. the Wild. The 33-year-old improves the Canucks bottom-6 depth immensely. Beagle has one assist in five games this season.
Byfuglien was stunned in a heavy collision with Jamie Oleksiak on Tuesday, eventually returned to the lineup. Byfuglien was eventually diagnosed with a concussion and missed Thursday’s game and will miss at least a few more contests after being placed on injured reserve. Sami Niku could remain in the Jets lineup while Byfuglien is out.
Rinne allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Predators loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday. Rinne has lost two of his last three while posting a 2.47 GAA and .905 SV%. In his first start against the Coyotes, Rinne allowed two goals on 23 shots in a surprising 2-1 loss.
Lehner allowed five goals on 27 shots in the Islanders loss in New York on November 21st. Thomas Greiss started the last three games but it looks like Lehner will start tonight in Boston. Lehner has dropped each of his last four starts and is 3-5-0 with a 3.21 GAA and .896 SV% on the road this season.
Lundqvist comes into tonight's contest having won four of his last five starts. He stood stall against the Senators in his last start, stopping 29 of the 31 shots he faced on route to a 4-2 victory. He has a great chance of keeping his hot streak rolling tonight.
Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Blue Jackets win in Detroit on Monday. It wasn’t the prettiest performance but it was enough to earn Bobrovsky his ninth win of the season. He has now won three of his last four and is 4-4-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .919 SV% on home-ice this season.
Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Blue Jackets win in Detroit on Monday. It wasn’t the prettiest performance but it was enough to earn Bobrovsky his ninth win of the season. He has now won three of his last four and is 4-4-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .919 SV% on home-ice this season.
Smith allowed one goal on 29 shots in the Flames win in Arizona on Sunday. It was an important game for Smith, who is fighting for starts with David Rittich. Smith is 2-3-0 with a 2.86 GAA and .891 SV% in November and draws another solid matchup with the Kings in town—especially on the tail-end of a back-to-back.
Fleury allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Golden Knights win in Chicago on Tuesday. Fleury extended his winning streak to five games, allowing just eight goals on 139 shots (.942 SV%) with two shutouts. In his first start against the Canucks, Fleury stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss (Nov.24).
