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Connauton missed the last two games with an illness, but is expected to return to the Coyotes lineup on Monday. Connauton has two assists and 24 shots in 10 goals this season.

Hutchinson was 1-1-2 with a 4.17 GAA and .839 SV% in four games with the Panthers, but has been returned to the AHL after Roberto Luongo returned on Saturday. Hutchinson was 17-5-1 with a 2.08 GAA and .935 SV% in 26 AHL games.

Kuemper made 27 shots in the Coyotes win over the Canucks on October 25th. Kuemper played well in back-to-back starts while Antti Raanta was sick and is now 2-1-0 with a 13.4 GAA and .957 SV% in three games this season. Tonight he faces a Flyers team that has lost four of their last six games and will be without their top-2 net minders.

Ruhwedel has been in the lineup for five consecutive games, but will be replaced by Juuso Riikola tonight vs. the Devils. Ruhwedel failed to record a point and was a minus-6 in those five games.

Ritchie missed Monday’s morning skate and is questionable to play in Boston. If Ritchie can’t play, expect Justin Dowling to draw back into the Stars lineup.

Walker had one assist in three games with Washington this season but has been sent to Hershey to clear a roster spot for Travis Boyd (foot), who makes his season debut on Monday. Walker had 22 points (9G / 13A) in 40 AHL games last season.

Arvidsson has missed the last two games and the Predators placed him on IR on Monday morning. Arvidsson’s move to IR means that he will miss at least Wednesday’s game in Colorado, but he is eligible to return in Dallas on Saturday.

Elliott left Sunday’s practice after a collision with Travis Konecny. Alex Lyon was recalled from the AHL this morning, suggesting that he will backup Calvin Pickard and Elliott on the sidelines. Expect the Flyers to provide an update on Elliott's status.

Lyon missed the start of the season but has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .934 SV% in three games with Lehigh Valley since. Lyon has been called up because Brain Elliott is day-to-day, Michal Neuvirth is on IR and Lyon should backup Calvin Pickard.

Michael Neuvirth landed on injured reserve and Brian Elliott is questionable after getting hurt in Sunday’s practice, so look for Calvin Pickard to start in Arizona. Pickard has gone 2-1-1 with a 4.51 GAA and .851 SV% this season. The Flyers other option is Alex Lyon, who was recalled this morning.

Kinkaid allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Devils road loss to the Islanders on Saturday. Kinkaid won his first four starts of the season, but has now gone 1-4-1 with a 3.84 GAA and .887 SV% in his last six starts. Tonight he faces a Penguins team that has lost three in a row while being outscored 13-to-5.

Neuvirth was sent back to Philadelphia before Saturday’s game in San Jose and was placed on IR this morning to create a roster spot. Brian Elliott was injured in Sunday’s practice, so Neuvirth’s move to IR could be to activate Alex Lyon, so he can serve as Calvin Pickard’s backup.

Grzelcyk has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but could return tonight vs. the Stars. Grzelcyk skated as an extra during line rushes but participated on the second power-play unit, suggesting he may replace Jeremy Lauzon tonight.

Rask allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Bruins loss to the Canadiens on October 27th. Jaroslav Halak started the last two games, but they’ll go back to Rask tonight to kick-off a four-game week. Rask has had his struggles this season, but is 2-1-0 with a 2.37 GAA and .920 SV% on home-ice.

Niemi allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Canadiens loss in Buffalo on October 25th. Carey Price has started the last four games, but Niemi will get back in the crease tonight against the Islanders. The veteran netminder has allowed at least three goals in all three of his starts, posting a 3.26 GAA and .898 SV% overall.

Khudobin turned aside 31 of the 32 shots he faced in the Stars 2-1 win in Toronto last Thursday. Ben Bishop was back in net two nights later, but the Stars will go back to Khudobin to face his former team tonight. The Stars’ 32-year-old backup has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.34 GAA and .923 SV% in his first three starts, but tonight’s matchup is a difficult one.

Rask allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Bruins loss to the Canadiens on October 27th. Jaroslav Halak started the last two games, but they’ll go back to Rask tonight to kick-off a four-game week. Rask has had his struggles this season, but is 2-1-0 with a 2.37 GAA and .920 SV% on home-ice.

Riikola has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but is expected to be back in the Penguins lineup on Monday. The rookie defenseman has failed to record a point while averaging 17:34 TOI/GM in his first six NHL games.

Blidh has recorded two goals and four assists (six points) in 11 games with Providence this season. The 23-year-old winger has just two points (1G / 1A) in 20 career NHL games with Boston.

Niemi allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Canadiens loss in Buffalo on October 25th. Carey Price has started the last four games, but Niemi will get back in the crease tonight against the Islanders. The veteran netminder has allowed at least three goals in all three of his starts, posting a 3.26 GAA and .898 SV% overall.