Couture (concussion) will be a game-time decision on Sunday.
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Quine will draw back into the Islanders lineup on Sunday.
Beauvillier will draw back into the Islanders lineup on Sunday.
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Halak will start Sunday in Colorado.
Halak allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Islanders loss in Winnipeg on Friday. The loss snapped a brief two-game winning streak for Halak, who will make his fifth straight start tonight in Colorado—he has won two of his last four with a 3.20 GAA and .916 SV%.
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Bernier will start Sunday vs. the Islanders.
Bernier gave up six goals on 31 shots in Colorado’s loss to Tampa Bay on December 16th. Bernier has either been really good or really bad with no real in between games—one of his bad outings came against the Islanders, who he’ll face again tonight. He surrendered six goals on 28 shots in a 6-4 loss in Brooklyn in early-November.
Schultz (lower-body) is not expected to return to the Penguins lineup on Sunday.
Schultz has been out since December 5th with a lower-body injury but he was on the ice for the Penguins morning skate, suggesting he is close to a return. Schultz stayed on late which suggests he’ll be out yet again but could be back for next Tuesday’s clash with the Flyers.
Letang (lower-body) is not expected to play in Detroit on Sunday.
Letang took the ice for the Penguins morning skate but stayed on late which indicates that he will be scratched for the third consecutive game. Being available this morning suggests that Letang may be ready for Tuesday’s game in Philadelphia.
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Murray was the first goalie off of the ice at the Penguins morning skate.
Murray allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Penguins win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. Murray went on to miss Friday’s game in Carolina with an injury, but will be back between the pipes tonight in Detroit. Murray has gone 3-3-0 with a 2.91 GAA and .898 SV% in six December starts.
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The Flames have recalled Andrew Mangiapane from Stockton (AHL).
With Micheal Frolik (broken jaw) going on IR, Mangiapane has been recalled after recording 14 goals and 19 assists (33 points) in 29 games with Stockton.
Frolik underwent surgery to repair his broken jaw; has been placed on IR.
Frolik suffered the broken jaw in San Jose on Thursday and will be out week-to-week after undergoing successful surgery. With Frolik out, Andrew Mangiapane has been recalled from Stockton (AHL).
Mantha (undisclosed) will miss his second straight game.
Mantha was on the ice for the Red Wings morning skate and said that he is feeling better, but won't play tonight. Mantha is hopeful that he will return on Wednesday and his absence tonight means Tyler Bertuzzi will remain on the top line.
Stralman (lower-body) is expected to return to the Lightning lineup on Sunday.
Stralman has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but was back on the ice this morning and will likely play in Columbus. Stralman has just 11 points (4G / 7A) in 35 games but is leading the NHL in plus/minus at plus-24.
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Lehner is expected to start Monday's Winter Classic vs. the Rangers.
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Howard is in the starter's crease at the Red Wings morning skate.
Howard allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Red Wings shootout win over the Rangers on Friday. The win snapped a three-game losing skid for Howard, who will make his fifth straight appearance tonight vs. the Penguins. Howie comes in at 2-3-0 with a 2.19 GAA and .928 SV% in his last five starts.
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Vasilevskiy will start Sunday in Columbus.
Vasilevskiy one goal on 32 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Canadiens on Thursday. He stopped all four shots he faced after replacing the injured Peter Budaj vs. Philly and will start his 31st game of the season tonight. Vasilevskiy has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.92 GAA and .948 SV% in his first two starts against the Blue Jackets this season.
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Quick leads the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
Quick allowed three goals on 39 shots in the Kings loss to the Golden Knights on Thursday. Quick has lost four of his last six games while allowing a combined 15 goals on 177 shots (.922 SV%). Tonight he faces the Canucks for the second time this season—he allowed three goals on 27 shots in a 3-2 loss in the first meeting.
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