Franson has missed the last four games with a bone bruise on his foot, but will return to the lineup vs. the Blues this afternoon. Franson has three goals and 13 assists (16 points) in 51 games and will skate with Josh Gorges.
Lehner stopped all 23 shots that he faced in the Sabres’ shutout win over the Avalanche on Thursday. Lehner has won three of his last four starts while posting a 1.77 GAA, .950 SV% and one shutout. This afternoon he will face the Blues for the second time this season—in his first start against St. Louis he stopped 27 of 30 shots in a 4-1 loss.
Conacher has 10 goals and 32 assists (42 points) in 41 games with Syracuse this season, but is likely only coming up as insurance for Tyler Johnson, who’s status is uncertain for tonight’s game. Conacher also has one goal and one assist in seven NHL games this year.
Archibald appeared in two games during his call-up, but was a heathy scratch for the last two games because Evgeni Malkin returned in the first and Carl Hagelin returned in the second. Archibald has two goals in his season debut, but is on his way back to the AHL.
Bartkowski, 28, has registered two goals and eight assists (10 points) in 34 games with Providence (AHL) before signing a two-way deal with the Flames earlier this week. He has 42 points (6G / 36A) in 211 career NHL games with the Bruins and Canucks.
Reimer stopped both shots that he faced to earn the win after replacing Roberto Luongo on Wednesday. Reimer has recorded three wins in his last four appearances, while turning aside 66 of 71 shots (.930 SV%. Tonight he will take on a Ducks team that has lost four of their last six contests.
Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Blue Jackets’ loss to the Rangers on Monday. Bobrovsky has been on the losing end in six of his last eight starts while posting a 3.21 GAA and .890 SV%. He has cooled down considerably and tonight he will face a really good Penguins team for the third time—he is 1-0-1 with a 2.43 GAA and .915 SV% in the first two meetings.
Dell allowed only two goals on 35 shots in the Sharks’ loss in Philadelphia last Saturday. Dell is rarely called upon, but he has played very, very well in his limited duty so far this season. The 27-year-old is 6-3-1 with a 2.05 GAA and .930 SV% on the year and has gone 2-3-1 with a 2.32 GAA and .925 SV% in six road appearances thus far.
Crawford allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Blackhawks’ win in Winnipeg on February 10th. Crawford has had over a week off, but will get back in goal tonight and comes in having won four in a row while posting a 2.72 GAA and .915 SV%. In his first start against the Oilers, Crawford allowed five goals on 27 shots in a 5-0 loss.
Reimer stopped both shots that he faced to earn the win after replacing Roberto Luongo on Wednesday. Reimer has recorded three wins in his last four appearances, while turning aside 66 of 71 shots (.930 SV%. Tonight he will take on a Ducks team that has lost four of their last six contests.
Gibson stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Ducks’ shutout win in Minnesota on Tuesday. He has gone 2-3-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .923 SV% in the first half of February and will take on the Panthers for the second time in a few weeks tonight. He stopped 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 2-1 loss in Florida on February 3rd.
