Hedman was on the ice in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday but head coach Jon Cooper said that he will not be available on Thursday. The Lightning are hopeful that he will return to the lineup in the near future.
It seemed likely that Jost would return to the Avalanche lineup, but he will not play tonight vs. the Predators. With Jost still out, Vladislav Kamenev is expected to remain in a top-6 role.
Halak stopped 39 of 40 shots in the Bruins 1-0 loss in Nashville on Saturday. Halak backed up earlier in the week, but will get back between the pipes tonight vs. Vancouver. Halak has been exceptional this season, posting a 1.45 GAA, .952 SV% and two shutouts in eight appearances. Make sure he’s in your lineup tonight.
DeSmith allowed one goal on 12 shots after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins loss to the Devils on Monday. With Murray struggling mightily, DeSmith will get a shot to improve on his 2.25 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout. He’ll face a Capitals team that has lost three of their last five, but still rank first in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.77 GF/PG).
DeSmith allowed one goal on 12 shots after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins loss to the Devils on Monday. With Murray struggling mightily, DeSmith will get a shot to improve on his 2.25 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout. He’ll face a Capitals team that has lost three of their last five, but still rank first in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.77 GF/PG).
Holtby allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Capitals loss to the Stars on Saturday. Pheonix Copley started Tuesday, so look for Holtby to be back between the pipes tonight. Holtby has lost three straight games while allowing a combined 12 goals on 111 shots (.892 SV%). In his first start against the Penguins, the 29-year-old allowed seven goals on 41 shots in a 7-6 OT loss.
Moore, 23, did not appear in a game with the Maple Leafs and returns to the AHL where he has collected 11 points (8G / 3A) in 10 games this season.
Orpik is not on the ice for Wednesday’s morning skate and will not play vs. the Penguins. Orpik has not practiced since Saturday, so Madison Bowey will remain on the Capitals third pairing tonight.
Lauzon failed to record a point in four games with the Bruins and his return to the AHL suggests that one of the Bruins’ injured defenseman will be back on Thursday. The 21-year-old, former second-round pick has four points (1G / 3A) in six games with Providence.
Blidh was called up as a precaution, but returns to Providence, where he has six points (2G / 4A) in 11 games this season.
Jost has been sidelined since October 26th, but could be back tonight vs. the Predators. Jost’s status will be determined after the morning skate, so keep an eye on him this afternoon. Jost had a slow start to the season, picking up just one goal and one assist (two points) in 11 games.
Campbell allowed one goal on 27 shots in the Kings win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. In his last three starts, Campbell has gone 2-1-0 while allowing eight goals on 82 shots (.902 SV%). Tonight he faces a banged up Ducks team that has lost seven of their last eight while being outscored 26-to-16.
Dubnyk stopped 15 of 16 shots for an easy win in St. Louis on Saturday. Dubnyk has been great this season and comes into Tuesday’s game with wins in five of his last six starts while posting a stellar 1.68 GAA and .940 SV%. Tonight he faces a Sharks team that he was 2-0-0 with a 2.41 GAA and .914 SV% against last season.
