NHL Hockey Player News

Kamenev played just 10:03 in his return to the Colorado lineup on Sunday but will be replaced by Colin Wilson (head) tonight in Chicago.

Soderberg is fighting an illness so his status for Tuesday’s game in Chicago is in doubt. If Soderberg can’t play then Dominic Toninato will step in for Colorado’s third line centre.

Demers have recalled Trevor Murphy from Tucson (AHL) to replace Demers through the last few weeks of the season. Demers’ season ends with 20 points (6G / 14A) and a minus-4 rating in 69 games .

Murphy, 22, was moved from Nashville to the Coyotes and has picked up four goals (1G / 3A) in eight games with the Roadrunners since. Overall, he has nine goals and 21 assists (30 points) in 56 AHL games this season and could make his NHL debut following a season-ending injury to Jason Demers.

Strome is actually expected to play for the Coyotes during this call-up. Strome has lit up the AHL with 22 goals and 28 assists (50 points) in 47 games this season. He will look to improve his NHL game, having registered just two points (1G / 1A) in his first 18 career NHL games.

Tarasenko was supposed to skate on Tuesday but missed the practice session and is now doubtful for Wednesday’s contest. Tarasenko is not dealing with a concussion but an upper-body injury, so keep an eye on him during tomorrow’s game day skate.

McKenzie, 27, has scored 24 goals with 21 assists (45 points) in 45 games with Texas this season. With Jason Spezza and Brett Ritchie both out tonight, McKenzie is expected to suit up for his fifth NHL game of the season. He has 10 goals and 12 assists (22 points) in 96 career NHL games.

Wilson has missed the last eight games with a head injury but he will be back in tonight, skating on a line with Alexander Kerfoot and Gabriel Bourque. Wilson has just 16 points (6G / 10A) in 51 games this season.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 38 shots in Colorado’s win over the Red Wings on Sunday. Varlamov has won three of his last four starts while posting a strong 1.51 GAA and .958 SV% and tonight he will make his 18th consecutive appearance. Varly allowed two goals on 27 shots in a 2-1 OT loss in Chicago in his only start against them this season.

Talbot allowed two goals on 42 shots in the Oilers win in Florida on Saturday. Talbot has won four of his last five games while posting a 1.58 GAA and .954 SV% and draws a nice matchup tonight in Carolina. The Hurricanes comes in having lost 11 of their last 15 games entering play on Tuesday.

Ritchie won’t play for the second time in three games as he will come out of tonight’s lineup in Washington. With Jason Spezza also injured, Dillon Heatherington is expected to draw in as a seventh defenseman tonight.

Spezza’s difficult 2018 season continues as he will miss tonight’s game in Washington with a back injury. Spezza, who has recorded just seven goals and 18 assists (25 points) in 72 games this season, is expected to be replaced by Curtis McKenzie.

Comrie has gone 17-11-3 with a 2.56 GAA and .918 SV% in 31 games with Manitoba (AHL) this season. Comrie started one NHL game this season. He allowed five goals on 35 shots in a 6-4 loss in Florida back in early-December. Comrie is a risky start at this point in the season--especially against a Kings team that is tied for third in the NHL in road wins (21).

Mrazek allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Flyers win over the Capitals on Sunday. It hasn’t been all gravy for Mrazek since coming over from Detroit. The 26-year-old has gone 5-5-1 with a 3.14 GAA and .888 SV% in 11 games with the Flyers but he’ll have a good shot at a ‘W’ tonight vs. a Red Wings team that has dropped 10 in a row.

Trouba is being re-evaluated for a concussion and is not going to be in the Jets lineup vs. the Kings on Tuesday. This is a terrible break for the Jets and Trouba owners, who just recently got the start defeseman back in the lineup last week. Joe Morrow will replace Trouba in the lineup tonight.

Karlsson missed Monday’s practice and Tuesday’s morning skate, so he will not be available for tonight’s game vs. the Panthers. There’s no word what is ailing Karlsson, but it is expected to be short-term. Pat Sieloff was recalled from Belleville (AHL) and will play tonight with the Swede out.

Forsberg was yanked after he allowed three goals on six shots in the Blackhawks loss in Winnipeg last Thursday. Forsberg has struggled as of late, going 2-2-0 with a 4.01 GAA and .876 SV% in March. Tonight he faces the Avalanche for a second time—he was pulled after he allowed five goals on 20 shots in a 6-3 loss in Colorado in late-October.

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Price has been sidelined with a concussion since February 20th, but will return tonight in Pittsburgh. Despite being out the playoff picture, the Canadiens will give Price the opportunity to finish the season strong. Price has been terrible on the road, going 4-15-1 with a 3.36 GAA and .897 SV% this season.

Andersen gave up three goals on 20 shots before leaving last Wednesday’s game vs. Dallas with an upper-body injury. Andersen ended up missing the last two games, but will be back tonight in Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old is 1-1-1 with a 2.63 GAA and .929 SV% in three starts vs. the Lightning this season.