Heinen, 22, spent most of last season with Providence, but did get eight games with the Bruins—he failed to record a point. The former fourth-round pick had 14 goals and 30 assists (44 points) in 64 AHL games a season ago and one helper in the first game of this season.
Anderson made 29 saves on 30 shots in Ottawa’s shootout loss to the visiting Red Wings on Saturday. Anderson has lost each of his first two starts via the shootout while stopping 53 of 59 shots (.914 SV%). Tonight he will make his first start outside of Ottawa—he went 12-6-2 with a 2.38 GAA, .927 SV% and three shutouts on the road a season ago.
Raanta made 40 saves on 42 shots in the Coyotes’ overtime loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. After sitting out the season opener with a lower-body injury, Raanta was excellent in his Coyotes debut. Like other Arizona netminders before him, Raanta will be a busy netminder this season. He’ll get another crack at Vegas in his second start of 2017-18.
Andersen surrendered five goals on 35 shots in the Maple Leafs’ 8-5 win over the Rangers on Saturday. It wasn’t a great statistical outing for Andersen, who has now posted a 3.50 GAA and .903 SV% in two starts, but he has received a whopping 15 goals in support so far. Toronto like to play an up-tempo, free-wheeling game so Andersen may be under siege a lot this season, but should walk away victorious more often than not.
Jake Allen started the first three games of the season, but Hutton will start the second game of the Blues back-to-back tonight in New York. Last year, the 31-year-old backup went 13-8-2 with a 2.39 GAA, .913 SV% and four shutouts. He has been one of the better backups over the years but his first start comes against a Rangers team averaging 3.00 goals per game so far.
Armia played in each of the Jets’ first two games, but will be replaced tonight in Edmonton. Armia has posted a minus-4 rating and has failed to record a shot on goal so far this season.
Dano was a healthy scratch in Calgary on Saturday, but will replaced Joel Armia in the lineup tonight in Edmonton. Dano played just 8:06 TOI with a minus-1 rating in his only game so far this season.
Jagr was back on the ice for the Flames’ morning skate, but the Flames said that he won’t play tonight and that they have a plan for him. Curtis Lazar will remain in the Flames lineup tonight with Jagr still sitting in the press box.
Smith gave up three goals on 28 shots in the Flames’ win over the Jets on Saturday. Smith’s Flames career has gotten off to a great start, as he has stopped 67 of 72 shots (.931 SV%) that he has faced through two starts. Tonight he will start in Anaheim, where the Flames have had basically no success for years.
Getzlaf missed the first two games of the season, but was on the ice for the Ducks morning skate and could return to the lineup tonight vs. the Flames. If the veteran centre does return tonight, it’s worth noting that he had six assists in five games vs. the Flames last season.
Ritchie missed Saturday’s game vs. the Flyers with a lower-body injury he suffered in the season opener. Ritchie has been listed as questionable for tonight. Throughout his young career, Ritchie has never recorded a point in eight games vs. the Flames.
Gibson allowed three goals on 37 shots in the Ducks’ overtime loss to the Flyers on Saturday. In the early part of the season, Gibson has gone 1-0-1 with a 3.48 GAA and .896 SV% and tonight he’ll start his third straight game vs. the Flames. Calgary has opened the season 1-1-0 with six goals for.
Kempe, 29, was a fifth round pick (No.122 overall) in 2007 but has played in just six career games in North America, spending the last three seasons in KHL and Sweden before that. Kempe had one goal and two assists (three points) in his Tucson Roadrunners debut, earning a call-up to the big club.
Strome failed to record a point with three shots on goal while averaging 12:09 TOI in his first two games of the season. The Coyotes obviously feel that Strome has some things to work on, so he will head to Tucson to grow his game a bit. Mario Kempe was recalled to take Strome’s spot on the roster.
Hamhuis left Saturday’s game after playing just 13:38 TOI and it looks like he could be in danger of missing tomorrow’s contest vs. Detroit. If Hamhuis doesn’t play, Juluis Honka could draw into the lineup for the first time this season.
Hanzal left Saturday’s game after playing just 8:14 TOI and did not return. Hanzal has had a difficult time with injuries in his career, but it sounds like he avoided anything serious this time around and should play tomorrow vs. the Red Wings. Hanzal had three shots on goal in 15:48 TOI in his Stars debut on Friday.
Hornqvist missed the first three games of the season, but skated on the third line and took part on the second PP unit in Monday’s practice. This is a big step for the Penguins’ winger, who would likely replace Conor Sheary in the lineup tomorrow if he were able to play.
Cole was smashed in the face by a Roman Josi slapshot on Saturday, resulting in some lost teeth and a mangled mouth. Cole obviously has some discomfort after the gruesome shot block, so look for Chad Ruhwedel to replace him on the blueline tomorrow.
