The Leafs currently do not have an open roster spot for Soshnikov, which explains the delay in removing him from injured reserve. Once he is cleared they will be forced to either make a spot for him or risk losing him on waivers.
Weber recently began skating on his own, but is yet to return to practice. He has been out since December 16th and remains without a timetable for his return.
Shaw has 19 points (10G/9A) in 43 games this season. He has been out since January 13th with a lower-body injury and has yet to return to practice. It seems unlikely he will return before the end of the Habs' four-game road trip.
The 28-year old Sceviour has just 14 points in 46 games with the Panthers this season, but is second on the team in shorthanded ice time (111:45).
Andersen stopped 22 of 25 shots in a winning effort against the Senators on Saturday. He’s been one of the hottest goalies in the league of late, winning five of his last six starts with a .932 SV% over that span. He draws a tough matchup tonight against the league’s highest scoring team.
Andersen stopped 22 of 25 shots in a winning effort against the Senators on Saturday. He’s been one of the hottest goalies in the league of late, winning five of his last six starts with a .932 SV% over that span. He draws a tough matchup tonight against the league’s highest scoring team.
Head coach John Hynes did not have an update on Boyle’s status postgame, so the fourth line centre should be considered questionable for Tuesday’s game in Philadelphia. Monitor Boyle’s status over the next 24 hours.
Smith almost escaped Sunday’s game in Brooklyn healthy and with a win, but he went down while flexing out his right pad with less than three seconds left. Smith had to be helped off of the ice after suffering what looked like a groin injury. This would be a massive blow to the Flames playoff hopes—they are locked in a battle in the tight Western Conference. Expect an update from the Flames over the next 24 hours.
Brown was given a match penalty for the hit and it will cost him another game—Tuesday in Carolina—so he will be back in the lineup in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Trevor Lewis or Michael Amadio will replace Brown on Tuesday.
Raanta allowed three goals on 43 shots in the Coyotes shootout loss to the Flyers on Saturday. Since returning from his post-car accident injury, Raanta has gone 1-1-1 with a 3.23 GAA and .894 SV%. Tonight he will try to extend the Blackhawks losing streak—they come in having lost five in a row (0-4-1) while being outscored 18-to-9.
