Girardi is day-to-day because his ankle is swollen and needed stitches after Tuesday’s game vs. the Ducks. With Girardi out, Nick Holden should move up and play with Ryan McDonagh and Adam Clendening will draw back into the lineup.
Because the Bruins will not hold a morning skate, we won't get an idea of who starts until closer to game-time. Head coach Claud Juien rarely announced his starting goaltender, but we shall see if interim head coach Bruce Cassidy changes that mentality in Boston.
Gibson allowed three goals on 19 shots in the Ducks’ loss in New York on Tuesday. Gibson has lost four of his last five starts while allowing a combined 11 goals on 113 shots (.903 SV%). Gibson has struggled recently and he comes into tonight’s contest with a 6-7-6 record, 2.53 GAA and .909 SV% in 18 starts and two relief appearances on the road.
Jones allowed five goals on 36 shots in the Sharks’ overtime loss in Buffalo on Tuesday. The Sharks let that one slip away from them, but they’ll stick with Jones tonight in Boston. The 27-year-old has gone 13-8-2 with a 2.48 GA and .913 SV% on the road this season and the Bruins come in having lost six of their last nine (3-5-1).
Miller allowed six goals on 39 shots in the Canucks’ loss to Minnesota on Saturday. Jacob Markstrom started on Tuesday, but they’ll go to Miller tonight in Columbus. Miller has lost four games in a row while posting a 3.78 GAA and .889 SV%. Miller allowed four goals on 25 shots in a 4-3 OT loss in his first start vs. the Blue Jackets.
Grant had three assists in 35 games with the Sabres earlier this season before ending up in Nashville via waivers. He had one assist in six games with Nashville but was reclaimed by the Sabres last week. With Evander Kane listed as a game-time decision, Grant has been recalled and could draw into the lineup tonight.
Rodrigues, 23, could draw into the lineup for a banged up Evander Kane on Thursday. Rodrigues has no points in two games with the Sabres this season, but has 27 points (9G / 18A) in 43 games with Rochester.
Anderson missed the third period vs. the Red Wings after being hit by Brendan Smith and did not return. Despite being in concussion protocol, it looks like Anderson will be in the lineup on Thursday. Anderson has 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 51 games this season.
Claesson has been a healthy scratch for the last three games, but is expected to draw in as the Senators’ seventh defenseman tonight. The young blueliner has picked up four assists in 14 games this season.
Kane was hurt while scoring a goal in the Sabres’ win over the Sharks on Tuesday. Kane is listed as a game-time decision and the Sabres are hoping he will play because he’s been red-hot lately. The winger has scored four goals with five assists (nine points) while firing 43 shots in his last eight games.
Girgensons was reportedly banged up in the Sabres’ come-from-behind win over the Sharks on Tuesday and will not play tonight vs. the Ducks. With Girgensons out, the Sabres have recalled Derek Grant from Rochester (AHL).
Greiss allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Islanders’ overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Monday. Greiss has won four of his last five starts while posting an .885 SV% and he’s allowed five goals in back-to-back games. Greiss stopped 44 of 47 shots in a 3-2 OT loss in his first start versus the Flyers this season.
Tuch failed to record a point while firing seven shots and averaging 11:54 TOI in his first three NHL games. The 2014 No.18 overall pick returns to Iowa, where he has 11 goals and 11 assists (22 points) in 34 games this season.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Blue Jackets’ overtime win over the Red Wings on Tuesday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Bobrovsky, who is now tied with Devan Dubnyk for the NHL lead in wins (29). In his first start vs. the Canucks, ‘Goalie Bob’ stopped 14 of 17 shots in a 4-3 OT win.
Condon allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Senators’ loss in Buffalo last Saturday. Andrew Hammond got the nod on Tuesday, but they’ll come back to Condon tonight vs. the Stars. Condon has gone 7-3-5 with a 2.30 GAA and .920 SV% in 15 starts at the Canadian Tire Centre so far this season.
Holtby stopped all 23 shots that he faced in the Capitals’ shutout win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. Holtby is riding a six game winning streak while posting a 1.83 GAA, .930 SV% and one shutout over that stretch. In his first start against the Red Wings, Holtby stopped all 25 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shutout win back in November.
Lundqvist made 43 saves on 44 shots in the Rangers’ win in Anaheim on Tuesday. Lundqvist has won three in a row while posting a strong 1.64 GAA and .956 SV%. Lundqvist is playing very well right now and he was great in his first game versus the Predators—he stopped 31 of 32 shots in a 2-1 shootout win in mid-December.
Reimer allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Panthers’ win over the Ducks last Friday. Reimer has won two in a row while stopping 53 of 55 shots (.964 SV%). Reimer has had a nice season in Florida and he comes into tonight’s meeting with the Kings with a 5-3-1 record, 2.31 GAA and .927 SV% in his first 10 games on home-ice.
Andersen surrendered six goals on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs’ overtime loss in Brooklyn on Monday. Curtis McElhinney was great in a win vs. Dallas on Tuesday, but Andersen will get back in goal tonight vs. the Blues. He has lost three of his last four starts while allowing a combined 19 goals on 114 shots (.833 SV%). One of those losses came against the Blues, who he’ll face again tonight.
