Gudbranson has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury, but he will return tonight vs. the Coyotes. Gudbranson has just six points (1G / 5A) in 51 games this season, but is second on the team in hits (127) and fourth in blocked shots (58).
Barkov missed the last six games with an upper-body injury he suffered in Detroit on February 8th. Barkov should immediately be re-inserted into your fantasy lineup. He has 16 goals and 19 assists (35 points) in 43 games this season. He’ll centre the top line between Jaromir Jagr and Jussi Jokinen.
Huberdeau will miss Thursday’s game vs. the Coyotes and will miss at least two games after being placed on IR. There is no definite timetable for his return, but expect a more detailed update in the next few days.
Wagner, 24, was a fifth round pick of the Ducks in 2010 and was with the Ducks’ organization from 2012-16 before being claimed off of waivers by the Avalanche in October. He now returns to Anaheim, where he will head to Norfolk (AHL).
Schneider allowed two goals on 19 shots in the Devils win over the Rangers on Tuesday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Schneider, who is 26-19-6 with a 2-6 GAA and .927 SV% on the season. Tonight will be his third start vs. the Blue Jackets—he has gone 0-2-0 with a 2.59 GAA and .872 SV% in the first two meetings.
Ortio turned aside 35 of 37 shots in the Flames loss in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Ortio has stopped 44 of 48 shots (.917 SV%) in two appearances since being recalled when Karri Ramo got hurt. He draws another tough matchup tonight with the Islanders in town—New York has gone 6-1-1 in their last eight contests.
Petry has missed the last seven games and will miss the rest of the 2015-16 season, Petry wraps up the season with 16 points (5G / 11A) in 51 games.
Parise suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday’s loss to the Islanders. Parise will miss at least the next two games and could be out a little longer. He will continue to be evaluated as the week turns into the weekend.
Dubnyk allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Wild’s loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. Dubnyk has gone 3-1-0 with a 2.25 GAA and .922 SV% in his last four starts and tonight he faces a Flyers team that is 3-4-3 in their last 10. Dubnyk suffered an OT loss in his first start vs. Philly—he is 9-11-3 with a 2.67 GAA and .911 SV% on the road this season.
Crawford allowed four goals on 23 shots in the Blackhawks loss outdoors in Minnesota. Crawford has gone 1-3-1 with a 3.74 GAA and .897 SV% in his last five starts and tonight he faces Nashville for the fourth time this season—he has gone 3-0-0 with a 1.33 GAA and .966 SV% in the first three meetings. The Preds have won three of their last four entering Thursday.
Schneider allowed two goals on 19 shots in the Devils win over the Rangers on Tuesday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Schneider, who is 26-19-6 with a 2-6 GAA and .927 SV% on the season. Tonight will be his third start vs. the Blue Jackets—he has gone 0-2-0 with a 2.59 GAA and .872 SV% in the first two meetings.
Niemi allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Stars win in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Niemi has given up at least three goals in five of his last six starts, going 4-2-0 with a 3.52 GAA and .874 SV% over that stretch. tonight will mark his 18th start on home ice—the veteran netminder is 13-5-0 with a 2.19 GAA and .916 SV% at American Airlines Center this year.
Thornton has three points (1G / 2A), a minus-2 rating and 50 PIMS in 35 games while averaging 8:51 TOI this season. The veteran tough guy will return to the Panthers next year and continue to be a leader for a young Florida squad.
Allen allowed two goals on 17 shots after replacing the injured Brian Elliott in the Blues loss to San Jose on Monday. With Elliott out, Allen will take over as the Blues’ No. 1 starter tonight vs. the Rangers. Allen has gone 11-7-1 with a 1.98 GAA and .924 SV% in 18 starts and one relief appearance at Scottrade Center this season.
Neuvirth surrendered three goals on 18 shots in the Flyers loss in Carolina on Tuesday. Despite a rough outing for Neuvirth, they’ll go back to him tonight for his fourth start in five games. He is 2-1-2 with a 2.51 GAA and .897 SV% in his last five outings. Tonight he faces a Wild team that has won four of their last five games.
Korpisalo allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Blue Jackets win in Boston on Monday. Curtis McElhinney got the start in Tuesday’s shootout loss, so Korpisalo will go tonight vs. the Devils. Korpisalo is 5-2-2 with a 2.63 GAA and .921 SV% in nine starts since the All-Star break. New Jersey has gone 1-3-0 in their last four.
Rinne stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Predators shootout win in Montreal on Monday. Carter Hutton started on Tuesday, so Rinne is expected to start for the fourth time in five games. He has won two of his last three while posting a 0.97 GAA, .966 SV% and one shutout. Rinne is 1-3-0 with a 2.54 GAA and .907 SV% in his first three starts vs. Chicago.
Neuvirth surrendered three goals on 18 shots in the Flyers loss in Carolina on Tuesday. Despite a rough outing for Neuvirth, they’ll go back to him tonight for his fourth start in five games. He is 2-1-2 with a 2.51 GAA and .897 SV% in his last five outings. Tonight he faces a Wild team that has won four of their last five games.
Andersen surrendered three goals on 27 shots in the Ducks win in Edmonton last Tuesday. John Gibson started the last two contests, but it looks like Andersen will start tonight vs. the Sabres. Andersen is 6-0-1 with a 2.40 GAA and .918 SV% in February and makes for a strong option with the Sabres in town.
