Carlson is battling a lower-body injury and the Capitals announced that they’ve recalled Jonas Siegenthaler to replace him tonight. Carlson is day-to-day and questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Coyotes.
Orpik has missed the last four games but his movement to IR provides the Capitals with some cap relief and means that he will miss at least 10 more games. The Capitals have recalled Aaron Ness to serve as the seventh defenseman.
Klingberg was forced to leave Thursday’s game with an upper-body injury that he suffered while blocking a shot. The Stars immediately announced that he will miss at least three weeks, which is a huge blow. Miro Heiskanen gets a massive bump in fantasy value as he takes over as their primary power-play defenseman.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Lightning’s 5-2 win over the Oilers on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy has gone 5-1-0 with a 1.84 GAA, .938 SV% and one shutout in his last six starts. The 24-year-old has been outstanding this season and is a must-start tonight with the Islanders in town.
Staal missed Tuesday’s game with an illness, but said he expects to play in Los Angeles. Head coach Bruce Boudreau called Staal a game-time decision, but it sounds like he’ll be back in. Staal has 11 points (5G /6A) in 13 games this season.
Kinkaid allowed two goals on 19 shots after replacing Cory Schneider in the Devils loss in Ottawa on Tuesday. Kinkaid’s game has slipped recently, going 2-3-1 with a 3.45 GAA and .900 SV% in his last six starts and two relief appearances. He’ll be in tough again tonight. The Maple Leafs have struggled on home-ice, but are tied for sixth in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.40 GF/PG).
Bratt has missed the first 13 games of the season after suffering a fractured jaw in practice right before the season started. Brett had 35 points (13G / 22A) while firing 100 shots in 74 games last season.
Jost has missed the last four games with a head injury, but is expected to play Friday vs. the Jets. Jost will re-enter the lineup with just two points (1G / 1A) and nine shots on goal in 11 games.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 33 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Predators on Wednesday. Varlamov has now lost four in a row while posting a 3.09 GAA and .901 SV%. He draws a tough matchup vs. a well rested Jets team in Winnipeg. The 30-year-old netminder is 2-2-1 with a 2.40 GAA and .932 SV% on the road so far this season.
Andrighetto has missed the last three games and will miss at least two more with a lower-body injury. The Avalanche might get some reinforcements though, as Tyson Jost expects to make his return to the lineup.
Schenn missed Tuesday’s game vs. the Hurricanes, but was back on the ice for Thursday’s practice. Despite centring the second line today, Schenn remains questionable for Friday’s game vs. the Sharks.
Maroon has not scored a goal in 13 games this season and has played under 10 minutes in two straight games. It is unclear whether or not Maroon is banged up or if he will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Nieves has not played this season because of a concussion but will go to Hartford to get back to game speed. Nieves had 21 points (8G / 13A) in 40 games with the Wolf Pack last year.
Hertl will miss his second straight game with a head injury, which means that Antti Suomela will remain in the Sharks lineup. Missing tonight’s game also leaves Hertl questionable for Friday’s matchup in St. Louis.
