Kruger (upper-body) has been activated from IR; expected to play on Tuesday.
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Koivu (illness) will return to the Wild's lineup on Tuesday.
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Budaj is expected to start Tuesday in New Jersey.
Budaj allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Kings’ loss in Brooklyn on Saturday. Jeff Zatkoff started last night, so look for Budaj to get in goal tonight in New Jersey. He has lost his last three starts while allowing a combined eight goals on 91 shots (.912 SV%). The Devils come in having won four of their last five.
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Condon is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Capitals.
Condon allowed seven goals on 29 shots in the Senators’ 7-6 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Condon, who will make his 27th appearance tonight. Condon has gone 0-2-0 with a 1.54 GAA and .938 SV% in his first two starts against the Capitals this season.
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Dubnyk will start Tuesday in Dallas.
Dubnyk allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Wild’s win over the Ducks on Saturday. Dubnyk was given Sunday night off, so it isn’t surprising that Dubnyk will start tonight in Dallas. In his first start against the Stars, Dubnyk stopped all 29 shots that he faced in a 4-0 shutout win. He comes in having won six of his last seven.
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Lehner will start Tuesday in Nashville.
Lehner allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Sabres’ win in Montreal on Saturday. Lehner is 3-0-0 with a 2.55 GAA and .926 SV% in four starts (was pulled last Tuesday) in the month of February. He draws a tough matchup tonight in Nashville—the Predators have won six go their last seven games.
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Brown (face) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Brown has missed the last seven games, but is listed as a game-time decision tonight in Chicago. Brown has just four points (2G / 2A) in 35 games this season, so he is not fantasy relevant.
Garrison (illness) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Garrison missed Saturday’s game in Arizona because of an illness, but could draw back into the lineup tonight in Chicago. He is listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status during warmups.
Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy will start Tuesday in Chicago.
Vasilevskiy stopped all six shots that he faced after replacing Ben Bishop in the Lightning’s loss in Arizona on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has gone 0-6-0 with a 3.93 GAA and .877 SV% in six starts and that relief appearance in January. He will be in tough on Tuesday against a Blackhawks team that is really strong on home-ice.
Kruger (upper-body) could return to the Blackhawks’ lineup on Tuesday.
Kruger has been sidelined since December 30th, but could be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Lightning. Kruger has picked up 10 points (2G / 8A) in 39 games this season. Consider him as a game-time decision.
Wilson (undisclosed) will return to the Predators’ lineup on Tuesday.
Wilson has missed the last eight games, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Sabres. Wilson, who has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 38 games, will skate on a line with Mike Fisher and Craig Smith.
Goalie Start
Dubnyk is expected to start Tuesday in Dallas.
Dubnyk allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Wild’s win over the Ducks on Saturday. Dubnyk was given Sunday night off, so it isn’t surprising that Dubnyk is expected to start tonight in Dallas. In his first start against the Stars, Dubnyk stopped all 29 shots that he faced in a 4-0 shutout win. He comes in having won six of his last seven.
Seguin (illness) will be in the lineup on Tuesday.
Seguin was a question mark for Tuesday’s game because of an illness, but was on the ice for the morning skate and will play tonight vs. the Wild. Seguin has two goals and four assists (six points) in his last eight games and 45 points (16G / 29A) in 48 games this season.
Rielly (lower-body) will not play Wednesday vs. the Red Wings.
Rielly will miss his fourth consecutive game with a lower-body injury and it seems likely that he won’t play Thursday either, so don’t expect to see Rielly until after the ALl-Star break.
Miller (concussion) will return to the Bruins’ lineup on Tuesday.
Miller has missed the last four games with a concussion, but will return to the lineup tonight versus the Red Wings. Miller has just three assists and 26 shots on goal in 26 games this season.
Miller (lower-body) will return to the Bruins’ lineup on Tuesday.
Miller has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but will be back in tonight vs. the Red Wings. Miller has not produced offensively like the Bruins hoped, picking up just six points (3G / 3A) in 34 games this season.
Goalie Start
Saros will start Tuesday vs. the Sabres.
Saros allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Predators’ win in Calgary last Thursday. Saros has been great in his limited action, going 5-3-1 with a 1.44 GAA, .952 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he takes on a Sabres team that has won three of their last four, but Saros is a great option whenever he gets the nod.
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Johnson will start Tuesday in Montreal.
Johnson was pulled after he allowed three goals on four shots in the Flames’ loss to the Oilers on Saturday. With Brian Elliott starting last night, Johnson will go tonight in Montreal. Johnson is 7-4-1 with a 1.91 GAA and .936 SV% on the road this season and he’ll take on a Montreal team that has lost four of six.
Goalie Start
Crawford will start Tuesday vs. the Lightning.
Crawford allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Blackhawks’ win over the Canucks on Sunday. Crawford has gone 5-3-0 with a 3.22 GAA and .891 SV% in January and tonight he will make his 32nd start of the season. He will take on a Lightning team that has lost three in a row and four of their last five.
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