Gostisbehere served as a healthy scratch in the last three games, but will draw back into the lineup tonight after the Flyers were shutout in two straight games. Gostisbehere had a sensational rookie campaign, but has had some struggles in 2016-17. The man known as the “Ghost Bear” has four goals and 17 assists (21 points) in 48 games this season.
Lehtonen allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Stars’ loss to the Blackhawks last Saturday. Antti Niemi started on Tuesday, but it looks like they’ll come back to Lehtonen tonight in Ottawa. Lehtonen has lost two in a row while allowing four goals in each start and tonight he faces a Sens team that has lost four of five.
Mrazek allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Red Wings’ overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The loss snapped a brief two-game winning streak for Mrazek, who will make his fourth consecutive start tonight. Mrazek has stopped 98 of 105 shots (.933 SV%) in his three previous starts. He’ll face a Capitals team that has won five of their last six.
Saros allowed five goals on 37 shots in the Predators’ loss to the Sabres on January 24th. Pekka Rinne started the last five games, but it looks Saros will start tonight in New York. Saros was great in his first start vs. the Rangers, stopping 26 of 27 shots in an eventual 2-1 shootout loss.
Clendening was a healthy scratch for the last four games, but he will replace Dan Girardi (ankle) in the lineup tonight vs. the Predators. Clendening has one goal and seven assists (eight points) in 18 games this season.
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.
