Gagner has picked up seven goals and eight assists while on a loan with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and will make his season debut after being called up on Sunday. Gagner had 31 points (10G / 21A) in 74 games last year, so he has some offensive ability left in the tank.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Canucks loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. Markstrom’s losing streak has hit four games, allowing a combined 13 goals on 129 shots (.899 SV%). He has a terrible matchup with the Jets in town, but is 5-2-0 in seven starts at Rogers Arena.
Andersen allowed three goals on 45 shots in the Maple Leafs win in San Jose last Thursday. Garret Sparks gave him the night off on Friday, so Andersen will be back in the crease tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Andersen has won five in a row while stopping 169 of 175 shots (.966 SV%) with one shutout.
McAvoy has missed the last 11 games because of a concussion but could return during the Bruins back-to-back on Friday/Saturday. Monitor his status as the week progresses.
Miller has been out since October 18th, missing the last 13 games with a hand injury. Miller will return to the lineup in Detroit and has just one assist in seven games this season.
Rask allowed just one goal on 37 shots in his return to the crease in Dallas last Friday. It was a great outing for Rask, who has now stopped 129 of the last 137 shots (.942 SV%) that he has faced (dating back to October 23rd in Ottawa). Tonight he faces a suddenly surging Red Wings team, who he stopped 32 of 34 shots against in an 8-2 win in mid-October.
Petersen allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Kings loss in Nashville on Saturday. Petersen has been excellent in his first two NHL starts, turning aside 72 of the 77 shots (.935 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he will be making his third start in four nights against a Blues team that is averaging 3.11 goals for per game (13th in the NHL).
Wagner was called up on Sunday and will replace Mike Amadio on Monday. Wagner has no points in eight games with the Kings this season, but has two goals in five games with Ontario (AHL).
Foligno missed Saturday’s game in Carolina to tend to a family matter, but is expected to replace Oliver Bjorkstrand in the Blue Jackets lineup in Toronto. Foligno has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 19 games this season.
Gunnarsson missed Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Friday. Head coach Mike Yeo already ruled him out through this weekend, so look for Jordan Schmaltz to remain in the lineup for the time being.
Maroon will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury, but head coach Mike Yeo left the door open for him to return during the Blues’ back-to-back on Friday/Saturday.
Steen will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury. Steen is listed as day-to-day, so he could be back at some point this week. Nikita Soshnikov will remain in the Blues lineup while Steen is sidelined.
Schwartz missed Saturday’s game in San Jose and will miss this entire week with an upper-body injury. Head coach Mike Yeo ruled Schwartz out for at least the next four games, so monitor his status as the Blues head into next week.
Cullen was not on the ice for Monday’s morning skate and head coach Mike Sullivan announced that he will be out long-term. With Cullen out, Riley Sheahan will draw back into the lineup on Monday.
Wideman was in the lineup for the last two games, but will be scratched Monday vs. the Panthers. The offensive defenseman has just five points (2G / 3A) in 19 games this season.
Jaros was not in the lineup for the last two games, but will replace Chris Wideman on Monday. Jaros has registered just one assist in 14 games with the Senators this season.
Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 31 shots in the Blue Jackets win in Carolina on Saturday. Bobrovsky showed no ill effects after missing Thursday’s game, winning for the fourth consecutive time—stopping 116 of 120 shots (.967 SV%) in the process. Bob is playing much better, but has a terrible matchup tonight in Toronto.
Reimer allowed one goal on 35 shots in the Panthers 5-1 win over the Senators last Sunday. Roberto Luongo has started the last three games, but Reimer will face the Senators again tonight. Ottawa comes in having won three of their last four games, but Reimer remains a solid spot-start or daily option.
Hutton allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Sabres win in Winnipeg last Friday. Hutton is heating up, winning four in a row while posting a 1.56 GAA and .942 SV%. Tonight he faces a Penguins team that has lost seven of their last eight. Hutton is 3-4-0 with a 2.39 GAA and .915 SV% on the road.
DeSmith allowed three goals on 15 shots after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins loss in Ottawa on Saturday. Despite posting a strong 2.27 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout, DeSmith is 1-3-0 in three starts and three relief appearances in November. Tonight he gets a Sabres team that is on a five-game winning streak.
