Vlasic left Saturday's game midway through the second period and did not return. Vlasic was on the ice this morning, but was one of the first players off, which puts his status for tonight’s game in question. Monitor his status prior to game-time.
Schlemko has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but will play Tuesday in Toronto. Schlemko will replace Dylan DeMelo and comes into play with five assists in 21 games.
Luongo allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Panthers’ win over the Canucks on Saturday. It was a great outing for Luongo, who snapped a three-game losing streak in the process. Luongo will start in Minnesota and he comes in with a 3-4-2 record, 2.42 GAA and .921 SV% in nine starts on the road this season.
Miller missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury. In his last outing, Miller allowed one goal on 39 shots in the Canucks’ win in Tampa Bay last Thursday. Miller has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.53 GAA and .931 SV%. Tonight he faces a Hurricanes’ team that has lost five of their last seven.
Seabrook has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but will play in New York this evening. Seabrook has 16 points (2G / 14A) in 28 games this season. Michal Rozsival is expected to come out of the lineup to make room for Seabrook.
Toews has been sidelined by an upper-body injury since October 23rd, but will be back in the lineup in New York tonight. Toews will centre the top line with Marian Hossa and Ryan Hartman on his wings. The Blackhawks’ captain has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 21 games this season.
Andersen allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Maple Leafs’ win in Boston on Saturday. Andersen has gone 3-1-1 with a .930 SV% in his last five starts and tonight he will make his 23rd start of the season, which is tied for fifth in the league. He’ll face a Sharks team that has won four of their last six.
Jones surrendered three goals on 32 shots in the Sharks’ loss in Anaheim on Friday. Aaron Dell got the start on Saturday, so they’ll come back to Jones tonight in Toronto. Jones has not had a lot of success on the road this season, winning just five of his 12 starts while posting a 2.46 GAA and .910 SV%.
Miller missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury. In his last outing, Miller allowed one goal on 39 shots in the Canucks’ win in Tampa Bay last Thursday. Miller has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.53 GAA and .931 SV%. Tonight he faces a Hurricanes’ team that has lost five of their last seven.
Nash will miss his fourth consecutive game with a groin injury, but he was on the ice for the morning skate and is expected to travel on the Rangers’ upcoming two-game road-trip.
Budaj allowed one goal on 20 shots in the Kings win over the Senators on Saturday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Budaj, who will make his 23rd start tonight in Buffalo. Budaj has gone 3-5-1 with a 2.20 GAA and .914 SV% in his previous nine starts on the road. The Sabres have lost three of their last four.
Niemi gave up five goals on 39 shots in the Stars’ loss in Pittsburgh on December 1st. Kari Lehtonen has started the last five games, but it looks like Niemi will go tonight vs. the Ducks. Niemi allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Stars’ 4-2 win over Anaheim back in mid-October.
Folin has missed the last seven games with a knee injury, but will play tonight vs. the Panthers. Folin will replace Nate Prosser and skate with Marco Scandella tonight. He has two assists in 19 games this season.
Dubnyk surrendered one goal on 23 shots in the Wild’s win over the Blues on Sunday. Dubnyk has won four games in a row while posting a 1.45 GAA and .948 SV%. Tonight he will take on the Panthers for the first time this season—Dubnyk has gone 8-3-0 with a 1.55 GAA and .942 SV% in 11 starts on home-ice.
Streit suffered a sprained shoulder during the Flyers’ overtime win in Detroit on Sunday. Streit will miss approximately two weeks, but luckily for the Flyers, they’re expected to get Shayne Gostisbehere back in the lineup on Wednesday.
Marincin was hurt in Saturday’s game in Boston and will miss his second consecutive games tonight. With Marincin expected to miss some time, Connor Carrick will remain in the Maple Leafs’ lineup.
Zetterberg missed the Red Wings' morning skate for an undisclosed reason and is listed as a game-time decision. Monitor Zetterberg's status when the Red Wings hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Ericsson was on the ice for the Red Wings’ morning skate, but will miss his third consecutive game due to back spasms. Ericsson is expected to play on Thursday vs. the Kings.
Lindholm has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Canucks. Lindholm will skate on the top line with Jordan Staal and Joakim Nordstrom—he comes in with seven points (2G / 5A) in 23 games this season.
Staal has missed the last seven games, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Canucks. Staal will centre the Hurricanes’ top line with Joakim Nordstrom on the left side and Elias Lindholm on the right. Staal has nine points (5G / 4A) in 21 games this season.
