Granlund missed Saturday’s game with what was believed to be mumps, but he was misdiagnosed. Granlund is feeling better and will suit up tonight vs. the Red Wings. He comes in with 15 goals and 11 assists (26 points) in 60 games this season.
Miller allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Canucks’ loss to the Sharks on Saturday. He has lost four of his last five starts while allowing a combined 16 goals on 162 shots (.901 SV%). Tonight he faces the Red Wings for the second time—he allowed three goals on 27 shots in a 3-1 loss in Detroit in November.
Oshie will miss his third consecutive game with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Wednesday in Philadelphia. With Oshie out and Zach Sanford traded yesterday, Jakub Vrana is up from Hershey (AHL) and will be in the lineup tonight.
Niskanen missed the last two games, but will back in the lineup tonight in New York. Niskanen could see a slightly reduced role after the Capitals added Kevin Shattenkirk in a trade late Monday night. Niskanen will play with his regular partner Dmitry Orlov tonight and will play alongside John Carlson on the second power play unit.
Holtby allowed one goal on 31 shots in the Capitals’ win over the Oilers last Friday. Philipp Grubauer gave him the night off on Saturday, so Holtby will start tonight in New York. Holtby has the league’s best GAA (1.97) and fourth best SV% (.928) and is a must-start whenever he gets the nod.
With Jacob Markstrom out, Richard Bachman has been called up to serve as Ryan Miller’s backup on Tuesday. Bachman has gone 12-11-0 with a 2.60 GAA and .909 SV% with Utica this season.
After spending the first two years with the Avalanche, Rendulic has registered 14 points (9G / 5A) in 52 games in with Utica in his first season with the Canucks. However he is not expected to make his Canucks debut on Tuesday.
Andersen gave up three goals on 28 shots in the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. He has lost three of his last four starts while posting a 2.91 GAA and .905 SV%. He was on the wrong end of a shootout in his first start against Sharks—he is 10-4-6 with a 2.93 GAA and .913 SV% on the road.
Letang will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury and the fact that he didn’t travel to Dallas means that he likely won’t play Wednesday in Chicago either.
Darling allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Blackhawks’ win over the Blues on Sunday. With Corey Crawford (illness) still not 100 percent, Darling will start again on Wednesday. Darling is riding a three-game winning streak, while posting a 1.34 GAA and .955 SV%. Tonight he faces a Penguins team that leads the NHL in scoring (3.46 GF/PG).
Stalberg has registered nine goals with three assists (12 points) in 57 games with the Hurricanes this season. Stalberg and Alex Burrows have been added to the Senators in the last two days, but both of their best days appear to be behind them. Expect Stalberg to make his Senators debut on Thursday.
Jones allowed one goal on 36 shots in the Sharks’ win in Vancouver on Saturday. Jones has not lost in regulation this month, going 3-0-4 with a 2.80 GAA and .903 SV% in eight February starts. Tonight he takes on the Maple Leafs for the second time—he allowed two goals on 31 shots in a 3-2 shootout win in the first meeting.
Murray allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Penguins’ outdoor win over the Flyers on Saturday. He has won two in a row while stopping 65 of 68 shots (.956 SV%). He has not faced the Stars this season, but has gone 10-5-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this year.
Elliott made 34 saves on 35 shots in the Flames’ win in Carolina on Sunday. Elliott has won three in a row while posting a 2.66 GAA and .909 SV% and tonight he will start for the sixth time in seven games. In his first start vs. the Kings, Elliott was torched for five goals on 39 shots in a 5-0 loss.
Murray allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Penguins’ outdoor win over the Flyers on Saturday. He has won two in a row while stopping 65 of 68 shots (.956 SV%). He has not faced the Stars this season, but has gone 10-5-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this year.
Lundqvist allowed five goals on 26 shots in the Rangers’ loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. Despite the loss, he is expected to be back in goal tonight vs. the Capitals. He has gone 7-2-1 with a 2.16 GAA and .932 SV% in 10 February starts and is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and. 950 SV% in two starts vs. the Capitals this season.
Hamonic has been sidelined with a knee injury since January 7th, but was on the ice for Tuesday’s practice and has a decent chance to be in the lineup on Thursday. Hamonic has two goals and 10 assists (12 points) in 35 games this season—monitor his status leading up to Thursday’s game.
Quine is dealing with an upper-body injury which will keep him from traveling on the start of the Islanders’ upcoming six-game road-trip. With Quine out, Josh Ho-Sang has been called up and could make his NHL debut on Thursday.
Kuemper allowed one goal on 35 shots in the Wild’s win over the Stars on February 16th. Kuemper has gone 4-2-2 with a poor 3.46 GAA and .902 SV% in eight road starts this season and tonight he faces a Winnipeg team that has a point in five in a row.
Burmistrov missed Sunday’s game vs. the Sabres with an upper-body injury, but will return to the lineup tonight in Boston. Burmistrov will centre the fourth line with Lawson Crouse and Josh Jooris on his wings. He has one goal and eight assists (nine points) in 18 games since being claimed by the Coyotes.
