Hutchinson has been called-up because Roberto Luongo was hurt in Friday’s game and is not expected to be available on Saturday. Hutchinson projects to serve as James Reimer’s backup this evening.
Puljujarvi struggled with the Oilers earlier in the year, scoring just one goal in 11 games before being sent down. Since going to the Condors, Puljujarvi registered two goals and two assists in four games.
Fritz has picked up 10 points (2G / 8A) in 17 games with Bridgeport this season. He could draw into the Islanders lineup for his third game of the season on Saturday.
Dal Colle got into the lineup for just two games during his call-up and returns to Bridgeport with Tanner Fritz coming the other way. Dal Colle has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 14 games with Bridgeport.
Siegenthaler has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will play in his third career NHL game on Saturday. Siegenthaler has no points while averaging 11:37 TOI/gm in his first two.
Bowey will come out of the lineup on the back-to-back to allow Jonas Siegenthaler to get into a game. Bowey has just three assists in 15 games this season.
Fleury stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Golden Knights shutout win over the Flames last night. Having posted a shutout and won three in a row, the Golden Knights will stick with Fleury tonight with the Sharks in town. The 33-year-old is 6-3-1 with a 1.98 GAA, .927 SV% and three shutouts on home-ice.
Carrick leads all Charlotte defensemen with 17 points (3G / 14A) in 19 games this season. Carrick has put up impressive numbers at lower-levels but has appeared in just three career NHL games since being drafted in 2012.
Pesce has been out since November 10th and was moved to IR to open up a roster spot to call-up Trevor Carrick. Pesce remains day-ro-day, so it’s unclear when he’ll be back on the Hurricanes blueline.
DeAngelo has been one of the Rangers best defensemen at times this season, but comes out of the lineup as a healthy scratch frequently. Overall, he has totalled eight points (2G / 6A) in 15 games this season.
Smith has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace Tony DeAngelo in the lineup on Saturday. Smith has just two goals and three assists (five points) in 18 games this season.
Hornqvist was forced to leave Friday’s game in Boston after playing just 13:31 TOI. The Penguins did not have an update on his status postgame, but they recalled Garrett Wilson from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this afternoon, which suggests that Hornqvist won’t play.
Gettinger is a monster forward (6-foot-6, 220 lbs) that was drafted in the fifth round in 2016. In his first 20 games with Hartford, Gettinger has collected seven goals and four assists. He will replace Mats Zuccarello, who is out with a groin injury.
Zuccarello returned to the Rangers lineup on Friday but will be sidelined again on Saturday. It’s unclear if they Rangers are being cautious with the groin injury or if he suffered a setback, yet again. Tim Gettinger will replace him against the Capitals.
Georgiev stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Rangers 5-0 shutout win over the Islanders on Wednesday. It was the first shutout of Georgiev’s career and 22-year-old is now 4-0-0 wile stopping 127 of 135 shots (.941 SV%) in his last four starts. He has yet to lost in two starts at Madison Square Garden, but has a tough matchup with the Capitals in town.
Wilson appeared in four games with the Penguins earlier this season and could draw into the lineup on Saturday with Patric Hornqvist getting hurt on Friday. The 27-year-old has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 12 AHL contests.
Copley was pulled after allowing four goals on 22 shots in the Capitals overtime win in Montreal on Monday. Copley has seen quite a bit of work in November, going 3-1-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .909 SV% in five starts this month. However, the 26-year-old has struggled on the road all year, posting a 3.50 GAA and .885 SV% in six games.
Cizikas has not played since November 15th and is two weeks into this original 2-3 week timetable. Returning to the ice on his own was the next step in his recovery. Look for him to join his teammates next week and could return to the lineup by next weekend.
Sparks made 38 saves on 39 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Anaheim on November 16th. Sparks has won three of his four starts this season, posting a 3.20 GAA and .906 SV%. Tonight he makes his fifth start of the season and will take on a Flyers team that has lost four of their last five, but won yesterday vs. New York.
Copley was pulled after allowing four goals on 22 shots in the Capitals overtime win in Montreal on Monday. Copley has seen quite a bit of work in November, going 3-1-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .909 SV% in five starts this month. However, the 26-year-old has struggled on the road all year, posting a 3.50 GAA and .885 SV% in six games.
