Raanta has missed the last three games with a lower-body issue but will be available Saturday in Edmonton. The Coyotes have yet to name a starter but it's good news that Raanta is back to 100 percent.
Driedger was forced to leave Thursday's game vs. the Kings early and is scheduled to undergo an MRI to reveal the severity of the injury. Luckily for the Panthers, it looks like Sergei Bobrovsky will return on Saturday to replace Driedger as their No.1
Bobrovsky has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but should start Saturday in Detroit. With Chris Driedger now dealing with an injury of his own, it's a perfect opportunity for Bobrovsky to re-claim his spot as the Panthers' No.1 netminder.
Domingue was forced to leave Thursday's game in Washington with a lower-body issue but was on the ice for yesterday's practice so he could start or backup tonight in Columbus. He has yet to be cleared as of now, so Cory Schneider remains with the team as well.
Blackwood has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but could be in-line to start Saturday's game in Columbus. Blackwood has struggled recently, losing three in a row while allowing a combined 13 goals on 99 shots (.867 SV%).
Pageau was a late-scratch from Thursday's lineup, did not practice on Friday and is listed as a game-time call for Saturday's afternoon game. With no morning skate, wait for an update a few hours before puck-drop or check on his status during warmups (3:30 pm ET).
Miller gave up three goals on 26 shots in the Ducks loss to the Blue Jackets on December 7th. With John Gibson going last night, Miller will make his 12th start of the season on Friday. He'll face a Hurricanes team that has won three in a row and five of their last seven on home ice.
Murray stopped 28 of 31 shots in the Lightning's win in Colorado last Friday. Tristan Jarry started the last three games, including last night, so Murray draws the favourable matchup tonight in Detroit. He's won three straight and the Red Wings should be grossly outmatched by his teammates.
Hamilton was injured late in the second period on Thursday. Hamilton and Kevin Stenlund were chasing after the puck when they had their legs tangle, Hamilton falling backward and bending his left leg under him. Hamilton will undergo further evaluation before they decide on potential surgery. Jordan Staal suffered a similar injury in a preseason exhibition game in September 2014 against the Buffalo Sabres. Staal underwent surgery to repair a broken fibula and had an estimated recovery time of three to four months.
Vladar served as Jaroslav Halak's backup last night but swaps spots with Maxime Lagace and heads back to the AHL.
Lagace replaced Dan Vladar as the Bruins No.2 and comes up after going 14-6-2 with a 2.49 GAA and .915 SV% in 23 AHL games. He has gone 6-8-1 with a 3.92 GAA and .868 SV% in 17 career NHL games (all with Vegas).
Tinordi played last night his reassignment suggests that Matt Irwin will draw into the lineup on Saturday and could indicate that Ryan Ellis (concussion) isn't far from a return. He has five assists in 28 AHL games this season.
Carrier played in two games during his call-up but heads back to the AHL now that Dante Fabbro is back in the lineup. Carrier has four goals and 21 assists (25 points) in 34 AHL games this season.
Trenin has appeared in seven straight games, picking up one goal and three assists but heads back to the AHL, where he has 26 points (14G / 12A) in 20 games this season. Austin Watson will likely replace him on Saturday.
With Carl Dahlstrom out long-term, Schilling comes up to be the extra defenseman on Friday. Schilling has appeared in 10 career NHL games and has five goals and 14 assists (19 points) in 40 AHL games this season.
Holtby allowed four goals on 21 shots in the Capitals 5-1 loss to the Devils last Saturday. Holtby has lost five of his last six starts (1-5-0) with a 4.34 GAA and .832 SV%. This afternoon he faces the Islanders for the second time this season--he allowed four goals on 22 shots in a 4-3 loss in the first meeting (Dec.31).
Daley has missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury but is expected to play Friday vs. the Penguins. Daley will be back on the second pair with Filip Hronek and on the second power-play unit.
Maroon has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but is expected to play Friday in Winnipeg. Alexander Volkov has been sent back to the AHL, opening up a spot in the lineup for Maroon.
