Andersen left Saturday’s game in Buffalo after getting “bumped” in the first period. Andersen took part in parts of the Maple Leafs practice on Monday and won’t start on Tuesday, but is day-to-day, so he shouldn’t miss too much time.
McElhinney allowed three goals on 22 shots after replacing Frederik Andersen in the Sabres’ loss in Buffalo on Saturday. With Andersen out with an injury, McElhinney will start tonight vs. the Panthers. McElhinney is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .958 SV% in two starts at the ACC Centre this season.
Helm has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury, but will be a game-time decision tonight in Carolina. There is no word on who will sit if Helm is able to play.
Darling allowed three goals on six shots after replacing Corey Crawford in Saturday’s loss to the Panthers. It was ugly night for both Blackhawks’ netminders, but they’ll turn to Darling tonight in Tampa Bay. Darling is 3-0-1 with a 2.53 GAA and .916 SV% in three starts and two relief appearances in March.
Allen allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Blues’ OT loss to the Flames on Saturday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Allen, who is now 7-1-1 with a 1.44 GAA and .951 SV% in March. He is a must-start against the Coyotes, who he posted a 31-save shutout against a few Saturday’s ago.
Allen allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Blues’ OT loss to the Flames on Saturday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Allen, who is now 7-1-1 with a 1.44 GAA and .951 SV% in March. He is a must-start against the Coyotes, who he posted a 31-save shutout against a few Saturday’s ago.
Mrazek gave up two goals on 32 shots in the Red Wings’ overtime loss to the Lightning on Friday. The Red Wings goalie rotation will continue with Mrazek going tonight in Carolina. He has lost his last two starts despite stopping 58 of 62 shots (.935 SV%). He made 29 saves in a 4-2 win in his first start vs. the Hurricanes.
The Red Wings have three games in three nights and Kronwall can’t play all three games, so he is expected to come out of the lineup tonight. Daniel Renouf has been recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL) to take Kronwall’s spot.
The Red Wings have an absurd three games in three nights and veteran defenseman Niklas Kronwall is not going to play all three games, so Renouf has earned his first career call-up. The 22-year-old will make his NHL debut tonight after scoring three goals with 12 assists (15 points) in 58 games with the Griffins.
Kapanen, 20, has been recalled because the Maple Leafs are without Josh Leivo and Nikita Soshnikov. Kapanen has had a strong year with the Marlies, posting 18 goals and 25 assists (43 points) in 43 games. He has not recorded a point in his first nine NHL games.
Frederik Andersen left Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury, so Sparks has been recalled in case Andersen can’t play on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has gone 18-7-0 with a 2.08 GAA and .927 SV% in 26 games with the Marlies this season.
Lack allowed one goal on 27 shots in the Hurricanes’ win in New Jersey on Saturday. Lack has been great recently, winning four straight starts with a 1.25 GAA and .954 SV%. He will look to extend his winning streak to five tonight vs. the Red Wings—Detroit comes in having won four of their last six (4-1-1).
Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Lightning’s OT win in Detroit on Friday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Vasilevkskiy, who will go for his 19th win of the season tonight. He is 6-3-1- with a 2.28 GAA and .929 SV% in his last 10 starts and won his first start against the Blackhawks.
Lehner allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Sabres’ win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Lehner has won two of his last three starts while posting a 2.01 GAA and .942 SV%. He will make his fourth straight start tonight and his second of the vs. Florida—he stopped 36 of 39 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss in December.
Mayfield was in the lineup for the last four games, where he had one assist while averaging 12:56 TOI/GM. Mayfield, who has appeared 21 games with the Islanders this season, but will be scratched for Thomas Hickey tonight.
Prince returned to the lineup on Saturday, but will come right back out of the lineup for Alan Quine tonight. Prince has 18 points (5G / 13A) in 48 games this season, but will sit vs. the Predators.
Hickey was a healthy scratch on Saturday, but will replace Scott Mayfield vs. the Predators. Hickey has three assists in his last six games and has totalled 19 points (3G / 16A) in 69 games this season.
Quine was a healthy scratch on Saturday, but will replace Shane Prince in the lineup on Monday. Quine has been in the lineups for three of the last six games, picking up just one assist in 11:16 TOI/GM. He has a total of 16 points (5G / 11A) in 53 games this season.
Greiss allowed two goals on 18 shots in the Islanders’ loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Despite the return of Jaroslav Halak, Greiss will start for the second straight game. Greiss has gone 5-5-2 with a 3.20 GAA and .898 SV% in March and tonight he will take on a Predators team that has won six of their last seven.
