Malgin left Saturday’s game vs. the Penguins with a lower-body injury and head coach Bob Boughner said that his return will be “measured in weeks.” With Malgin out, Radim Vrbata skated on the second line in Monday’s practice.
Andersen allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Bruins on Saturday. He extended his winning streak to three games and has now won eight of his last nine starts while allowing 25 goals on 327 shots (.924 SV%). Andersen is 1-1-0 with a 2.56 GAA and .929 SV% vs. the Lightning this season.
Holtby allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Capitals loss in Florida last Thursday. He was given Saturday night off, so it’s no surprise that he will start tonight in Columbus. He comes in ice-cold though, as he’s lost five in a row with a 4.70 GAA and .861 SV%. However, the 28-year-old is undefeated in three games against the Blue Jackets this season with 2.34 GAA and .937 SV%.
Versteeg has been out since November 24th after undergoing hip surgery. There was no timetable on his return at the time, so his meeting with his surgeon tomorrow will provide a bit more clarity on when he’ll be back.
Fisher announced that he would be coming out of retirement at the end of January, practiced for the first time on February 12th and officially signed his deal today. The 37-year-old is coming back to one of the best teams in the NHL and will get a shot at winning a Stanley Cup. Fisher had 18 goals and 24 assists (42 points) in 72 games last season, but had just four assists in 20 playoff games.
Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Lightning’s win in Montreal on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.48 GAA and .926 SV%. Tonight he will make his third start vs. the Maple Leafs of the season—he is 1-1-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .923 SV% in the first two meetings.
Lindgren was recalled with Carey Price going on IR but backed up Antti Niemi for the first few games, but will get the cage tonight vs. the Flyers. He went 3-4-1 with a 2.43 GAA, .924 SV% and one shutout in eight starts with the Canadiens earlier this season. The 24-year-old was 8-14-1 with a 3.18 GAA and .891 SV% in 30 starts with Laval (AHL).
Trouba has been out since January 25th and appears to be on target for his original mid-March timeline. Trouba has picked up three goals and 17 assists (20 points) in 50 games before getting hurt and will be a huge boost for a Jets team with Stanley Cup aspirations.
Mrazek allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Flyers win in Ottawa on Saturday. He has won his first two starts since being traded to the Flyers, while turning aside 44 of 48 shots (.917 SV%). He will look to go 3-for-3 tonight vs. a Montreal team that is without Carey Price and has lost seven of their last eight (1-4-3).
Moutrey, 22, was a fourth round pick of the Blue Jackets in 2013 (No.105 overall) and has picked up just three goals and three assists in 22 games with Cleveland (AHL) this season. He will report to Belleville (AHL).
Cole was acquired in the Derick Brassard trade but was always expected to be flipped before the trade deadline. The 29-year-old can help on the offensive end and should slot in as a third-pairing defenseman with Columbus. He had 13 points (3G / 10A) in 47 games with the Penguins before his first trade.
Theodore has missed the last four games with an illness, but head coach Gerard Gallant said that he’s had a couple of good skates and is possible for Monday’s contest. Theodore has been held pointless in his last eight contests.
Neal has missed the last three games with an illness, but head coach Gerard Gallant said that Neal has had a couple of good skates so they’ll see where he’s at on Monday. Neal has been a horse for the Golden Knights this season, picking up 24 goals and 15 assists (39 points) in 58 games.
Dubnyk allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Wild’s win in New York on Friday. Dubnyk has won four of his last six starts while posting a 1.98 GAA, .938 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he will take on the Sharks on home-ice, where he has gone 15-3-5 with a 2.17 GAA and .931 SV% this season.
