Allen allowed one goal on 27 shots in the Blues’ win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. It was a much-needed win for Allen, who had been struggling mightily before Thursday. It’s been a tough season for Allen, but his numbers on home-ice are solid—13-5-2 with a 2.44 GAA and .908 SV%.
Marchenko was a healthy scratch for the last five games and has recorded just six assists in 30 games this season. With Brendan Smith returning to action on Saturday, the Red Wings had to waive a defenseman and Marchenko was the casualty. Marchenko played under Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock in 2014-15.
Toffoli has been sidelined since December 20th, but will return to the Kings lineup this afternoon in Philadelphia. Toffoli will be back on a line with Jeff Carter and Tanner Pearson and comes into play with 20 points (8G / 12A) in 32 games this season.
Palat was hurt Thursday vs. the Senators and is not expected to be in the lineup tonight vs. the Ducks. Palat is listed as day-to-day and is expected to be replaced by Joel Vermin.
Lehtonen allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Stars’ loss to the Jets on Thursday. Lehtonen will make his 10th straight appearance tonight and his third start of the season vs. Chicago. The 33-year-old has gone 0-1-1 with a 3.43 GAA and .883 SV% in his first two starts against the Blackhawks this season.
Condon allowed two goals on 21 shots in the Senators win in Tampa Bay on Thursday. Condon has gone 5-2-1 with a 2.82 GAA and .903 SV% in his last eight starts. In his first start against the Sabres, Condon turned aside 31 of 32 shots in a 2-1 shootout win.
Bergeron was hurt in Wednesday’s game in Washington and missed Friday’s practice, but is expected to be in the lineup tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Bergeron has been great in his last 17 games, having collected seven goals and nine assists (16 points).
Williams missed Wednesday’s game vs. the Bruins, but will return this afternoon in Montreal. Williams has five goals and two assists in his last eight contests. He’ll replace Chandler Stephenson in the lineup.
Bogosian played just 5:33 TOI before leaving Thursday’s game with a rib issue. Bogosian will miss some time because of the injury, but luckily for the Sabres both Jake McCabe and Josh Gorges are set to return to the lineup on Saturday.
Bailey has spent the majority of the season in Rochester, where he has recorded 29 points (19G / 10A) in 39 AHL games. During some time in Buffalo, the 21-year-old has one goal in nine games. He’ll draw in for game No.10 tonight because Will Carrier is dealing with a knee injury.
Carrier was in the lineup for the last three games, but will come out tonight because of a knee injury. Carrier is expected to miss “a bit” of time, so the Sabres have recalled Justin Bailey from Rochester (AHL). Consider Carrier as day-to-day.
Fedun has had a nice season with the Sabres, registering seven assists in 22 games, but will come out of the lineup with both Josh Gorges and Jack McCabe set to return to the lineup.
McCabe has missed the last five games with a shoulder injury, but will draw back into the lineup on Saturday. McCabe, who has spent time with Rasmus Ristolainen this season, has 10 points (1G / 9A), 50 hits and 64 shots in 45 games this season.
Gorges has been sidelined since January 5th, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Senators. Gorges doesn’t have a lot of offensive upside as he comes into play with just one assist in 34 games. Where he has value is his 77 hits and 62 blocked shots.
Bishop allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Bruins on Tuesday. Bishop has lost three in a row while allowing a combined 11 goals on 73 shots (.849 SV%). Bishop has had a difficult season and tonight he faces the Ducks for the second time in a few weeks—he allowed two goals on 21 shots in a 2-1 OT loss on January 17th.
Lehner allowed two goals on 44 shots in the Sabres’ OT loss to the Rangers’ on Thursday. Lehner has gone 4-2-1 with a 3.02 GAA and .916 SV% in his last seven starts. Tonight he will make his third start of the season versus his former team. The 25-year-old has gone 1-0-1 with a 1.26 GAA and .956 SV% in the first two meetings.
Andersen gave up five goals on 31 shots in the Maple Leafs’ loss in St. Louis on Thursday. After posting back-to-back shutouts, Andersen has turned in two stinkers in a row, allowing a combined eight goals on 39 shots (.795 SV%). Tonight he’ll face the Bruins for the third time this season—he’s gone 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .966 SV% in the first two.
Holtby allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Capitals’ win over the Bruins on Wednesday. Holtby has won four in a row while posting a 2.25 GAA and .920 SV% and this afternoon he’ll go head-to-head with a struggling Carey Price. Holtby has gone 1-1-0 with a 1.53 GAA and .938 SV% in two starts vs. Montreal this season.
Pavelec allowed three goals on 42 shots in the Jets’ win in Dallas on Thursday. Pavelec has won two in a row while allowing a combined six goals on 69 shots (.913 SV%). Pavelec has won four of his six starts since being called-up, but has allowed at least three goals (3.21 GAA) in each of those six starts.
