Johnson suffered a lower-body injury on Thursday and is listed as day-to-day and will miss tonight’s game vs. Florida. The Lightning will also be without Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette, so expect them to go with 11 forwards and seven defenseman.
Mason gave up three goals on 34 shots in the Flyers’ win in Buffalo on Tuesday. Michal Neuvirt gave him the night off, but Mason starts this afternoon having won three of his last four with a 1.45 GAA, .954 SV% and one shutout. He made 45 saves in a shootout win in his only start vs. the Bruins.
Zajac will return home to be with his wife as they’re are expecting the birth of their third child. With Zajac out, Adam Henrique will move up between Taylor Hall and Kyle Palmieri.
Andersson, 20, was a second round pick (No.53 overall) in 2015 and has earned his first NHL call-up. Andersson has recorded three goals and 19 assists (22 points) in 50 AHL games this season. He could make his NHL debut on Saturday with Dougie Hamilton and Michael Stone listed as questionable.
Stone and Dougie Hamilton are battling injuries on the Flames’ blueline and had coach Glen Gulutzan said he hopes one of them “will play tomorrow” and the other “will play soon.” There is no word which one is closer, but expect an update after the team’s morning skate on Saturday.
Hamilton and Michael Stone are battling injuries on the Flames’ blueline and had coach Glen Gulutzan said he hopes one of them “will play tomorrow” and the other “will play soon.” There is no word which one is closer, but expect an update after the team’s morning skate on Saturday.
The Lightning are riddled with injuries so Peca has been recalled and should draw into the lineup on Saturday. Peca has one goal and one assist in nine games with the Lightning this season and 30 points (8G / 22A) in 53 AHL games.
Henrik Lundqvist is out for 2-3 weeks, so Hellberg has been recalled to serve as Antti Raanta’s backup. Hellberg has gone 11-11-2 with a 2.91 GAA and .902 SV% in 31 games with Hartford this season.
Lundqvist was scratched from Thursday’s game with what was considered a minor injury, but the Rangers announced on Saturday morning that Lundqvist will miss at least two weeks. With Lundqvist out, Antti Raanta takes over as the No.1 and Magnus Hellberg has been recalled to be his backup.
Bobrovsky stopped all 33 shots that he faced in the Blue Jackets’ shutout win over the Devils on Tuesday. Bobrovsky has pitched three straight shutouts, stopping all 91 shots that he has faced. Tonight he will try to make it four in a row against a Sabres team that has lost six of their last seven games despite Jack Eichel playing at a very high level right now.
Jones allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Sharks’ win over the Capitals on Thursday. Jones has won three of his last four outings while posting a 1.51 GAA and .946 SV%. He made 27 saves in a 4-1 win vs. the Predators back in late-October.
Fleury stopped all 28 shots that he faced after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins’ win over the Sabres on Sunday. Fleury has gone 3-6-4 with a 3.74 GAA and .881 SV% on the road this season and draws a tough matchup vs. Connor McDavid and the Oilers. Edmonton comes into play ranked 12th in the NHL with 2.79 goals for per game.
Fleury stopped all 28 shots that he faced after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins’ win over the Sabres on Sunday. Fleury has gone 3-6-4 with a 3.74 GAA and .881 SV% on the road this season and draws a tough matchup vs. Connor McDavid and the Oilers. Edmonton comes into play ranked 12th in the NHL with 2.79 goals for per game.
Enstrom was hospitalized after being crushed from behind by Penguins' grinder Tom Sestito on Wednesday. Expect Mark Stuart to replace Enstrom in the lineup on Saturday.
