Ward has been sidelined by a shoulder injury since February 8th but is set to re-join the Sharks lineup for Tuesday’s game vs. the Devils. He has picked up just 11 points (5G / 6A) in 46 games this season.
Jarry has gone 6-2-0 with a 2.60 GAA and .914 SV% in eight games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He has spent the majority of the year with Pittsburgh, but with Matt Murray (concussion) likely returning on Tuesday, they will keep Casey DeSmith as his backup for now.
Raanta allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Coyotes loss to the Wild on Saturday. It was a nice return to the crease for Raanta, who has won seven of his last nine starts. One of those two losses came against the Flames, who he’ll face again tonight—he allowed five goals on 38 shots in a 5-2 loss on February 22nd.
Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 24 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Senators on Saturday. Joonas Korpisalo started the front-end of the back-to-back, so Bobrovsky will start tonight in New York. He is riding a five-game winning streak while allowing just 10 combined goals on 153 shots (.935 SV%). He is also 2-1-0 with a 1.67 GAA and .949 SV% vs. the Rangers this season.
Lundqvist allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Rangers loss in Florida on March 10th. Lundqvist sat for the last three games, but will draw back between the pipes tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. He has lost three consecutive while posting a 3.48 GAA and .909 SV%, but catches Columbus on the tail-end of a back-to-back.
Andersson allowed eight goals on 30 shots (38 points) in 53 games with the Heat this season. Andersson comes up because T.J. Brodie suffered an upper-body injury last night. Andersson has not picked up a point in two career NHL games.
Murray has missed the last nine games with a concussion but will be an option in goal tomorrow. Murray will take part in the morning skate and the Penguins will see how he responds after the skate before making a decision.
Rinne allowed just two goals on 34 shots in the Predators win in Arizona last Thursday. Rinne is on a 10-game winning streak, posting a 1.80 GAA, .945 SV% and two shutouts. The 35-year-old is the front-runner for the Vezina Trophy and a must-start in Buffalo tonight.
Quick allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Kings loss to the Devils on Saturday. Quick has gone 4-3-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .923 SV% in seven starts this month. The veteran netminder allowed two goals on 21 shots in a 5-2 win in his first start against Minnesota.
Dzingel is not dealing with a concussion but rather a “bad bruise” so he will not play against the Panthers on Tuesday. Filip Chlapik was recalled from Belleville (AHL) and is expected to replace Dzingel.
Anderson allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Senators win over the Stars last Friday. Anderson has played well in March, going 4-0-1 with a 2.70 GAA and .912 SV% as the Senators seem to have figured it out just a little too late. One of those wins came against the Panthers, who he’ll face again tonight—he stopped 35 of 38 shots in a 5-3 win in Florida last Monday.
Chara will miss his third and fourth straight game but could be back Friday in Dallas. Chara continues to battle an upper-body injury that he suffered last Tuesday, but monitor his status as the week progresses.
Bergeron has been out since February 25th and will miss at least two more games with a fractured right foot. Monitor Bergeron’s status heading into Friday’s game in Dallas.
Rinne allowed just two goals on 34 shots in the Predators win in Arizona last Thursday. Rinne is on a 10-game winning streak, posting a 1.80 GAA, .945 SV% and two shutouts. The 35-year-old is the front-runner for the Vezina Trophy and a must-start in Buffalo tonight.
Rask stopped all 23 shots that he faced in the Bruins shutout win in Tampa Bay on Saturday. Rask is riding a six game winning streak despite allowing a combined 17 goals on 174 shots (.902 SV%). Rask has gone 1-0-1 with a 2.40 GAA and .900 SV% vs. the Blue Jackets this season.
Niemi allowed four goals on 38 shots in the Canadiens loss to the Penguins on Thursday. Niemi has gone 1-1-2 with a 2.45 GAA and .938 SV% in four starts in March. Tonight he will make his 16th appearance with the Canadiens, having gone 5-3-4 with a 2.43 GAA and .930 SV% since joining Montreal.
Seeler was a healthy scratch in Arizona on Saturday but is expected to draw back in tonight vs. the Kings. Seeler has just two assists with a plus-6 and 11 PIMS in 13 games with the Wild this season.
Jones traveled to Boston but will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury. Jones could be ready to go when the Blue Jackets get to New York for Tuesday’s game against the Rangers. Monitor his status tomorrow.
Korpisalo allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Avalanche on March 8th. Sergei Bobrovsky hast started the last four games but Korpisalo will start the front-end of the back-to-back tonight in Boston. Korpisalo is an ugly 1-5-0 with a 4.21 GAA and .872 SV% in six starts on the road this season.
