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Russell (lower-body) could return to the Stars lineup on Thursday.
Goalie Start
Markstrom is expected to get the start for the Canucks.
Markstrom stopped 34 of 36 shots in the Canucks win in Anaheim on Friday. The Canucks did not hold a morning skate because of the early start time in Edmonton, but they have stuck with a strict goalie rotation and it’s Markstrom’s shot to start. The 26-year-old has gone 1-1-0 with a 1.48 GAA and .948 SV% in two starts against the Oilers this season.
Call up / Send down
The Blackhawks have recalled Bryan Bickell from Rockford (AHL).
Goalie Start
Schneider will start the Devils’ season finale on Saturday.
Schneider allowed two goals on 17 shots in the Devils loss to the Sabres on Tuesday. He has lost each of his first two starts since returning to the crease while stopping 48 of 52 shots (.923 SV%). Tonight he draws a strong season finale matchup against a Maple Leafs team that has lost six of their last eight games.
Goalie Start
Kinkaid will start Thursday vs. the Lightning.
Kinkaid allowed three goals on 40 shots in the Devils loss in Florida last Thursday. Kinkaid has won four of his last seven starts while posting a 2.90 GAA, .913 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces a banged up Lightning team that has dropped four of their last six games while averaging just 2.00 goals per game.
Goalie Start
The Canucks will not hold a morning skate on Wednesday because of the early start in Edmonton. Head coach Willie Desjardins is expected to announce his goalie when he addresses the media around 5 p.m. ET.
The Canucks have stuck with a strict goalie rotation for weeks now and it is Jacob Markstrom's turn in the rotation, so the belief is that he will start, but there won't be confirmation until a few hours before puck-drop.
MacDonald (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Goalie Start
Mason starts Wednesday in Detroit.
Mason allowed five goals on 38 shots in the Flyers loss in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Penguins have been doing that to everyone lately, so no fault of Mason’s. He has gone 5-3-1 with a 2.18 GAA and .932 SV% in nine starts since Michal Neuvirth got hurt. He allowed three goals on 37 shots in a 4-3 win in his only start vs. the Red Wings this season.
Goalie Start
Condon will start the Canadiens season finale.
Condon allowed four goals on 19 shots in the Canadiens loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. Charlie Lindgren started on Thursday, but Condon will start the Habs season finale vs. the Lightning. Tampa Bay is really banged up right now and they come in having lost four of their last seven contests.
Goalie Start
Lindgren will make his first career NHL start on Thursday.
Lindgren replaced Ben Scrivens as the Canadiens backup after finishing his season with St. Cloud State (NCAA). The 22-year-old went 30-9-1 with a 2.13 GAA and .925 SV% in 40 starts with the Huskies. He will make his NHL debut against a Hurricanes team that has gone 4-3-3 while averaging 2.30 goals per game in their last 10.
Call up / Send down
The Stars have recalled Curtis McKenzie from Texas (AHL).
Line Change
Goalie Start
Howard will start Wednesday vs. the Flyers.
Howard allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Red Wings 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Howard has gone 3-1-0 with a 2.12 GAA and .917 SV% in his last three starts and one relief appearance. He has played well with Petr Mrazek struggling and tonight he will start a must-win game for Detroit. howard is 7-5-1 with a 2.63 GAA and .905 SV% on home ice.
Injury
Lessio (knee) will miss the rest of the regular season.
Bartley (groin/broken foot) will miss the rest of the regular season.
Hartnell (undisclosed) will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Wednesday.
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