Wingels left Monday’s game with an upper-body injury and is listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday’s contest. If Wingels can’t play, look for Ben Smith to get back into the lineup.
Braun was hit in the face by a puck in Monday’s win over the Flames and is listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday’s game in Winnipeg. If Braun can’t play, expect Matt Tennyson to be in the lineup.
Stalock stopped all six shots that he faced after replacing Martin Jones in the Sharks loss to the Jets on January 2nd. Stalock has struggled this season, going 2-5-0 with a 2.97 GAA and .893 SV%. Tonight he will face a Jets team that has lost three of their last four games while being outscored 11-7.
Stalock stopped all six shots that he faced after replacing Martin Jones in the Sharks loss to the Jets on January 2nd. Stalock has struggled this season, going 2-5-0 with a 2.97 GAA and .893 SV%. Tonight he will face a Jets team that has lost three of their last four games while being outscored 11-7.
Frolik was a full participant in Tuesday’s practice, but he still isn’t expected to play on Wednesday. However, Frolik is nearing a return and should be back in the lineup by this weekend.
Despite saying his ankle was 100% and Matt Hendricks being suspended, the Oilers will hold Yakupov out of the lineup on Tuesday. With Yakupov unavailable the Oilers will go with seven defensemen.
Nilsson allowed two goals on 19 shots after replacing Cam Talbot in the Oilers loss to the Kings on December 29th. Nilsson has not registered a win since December 11th, but he will get a crack tonight vs. the Coyotes. In his first start vs. the Arizona, Nilsson allowed four goals on 21 shots in a 4-1 loss back in November.
Bouma has only appeared in 11 games this season and he continues to be plagued by injuries. He suffered a laceration to his leg in the third period of Monday’s game and will miss at least a couple of weeks.
Hudler has missed the last three games with a groin injury, but he will be back in the lineup on Wednesday. Hudler, who has had a tough season, will skate on the second line. He heads into Wednesday with 20 points (5G / 15A) in 35 games.
Nilsson allowed two goals on 19 shots after replacing Cam Talbot in the Oilers loss to the Kings on December 29th. Nilsson has not registered a win since December 11th, but he will get a crack tonight vs. the Coyotes. In his first start vs. the Arizona, Nilsson allowed four goals on 21 shots in a 4-1 loss back in November.
Bishop allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Lightning’s win in Edmonton on Friday. Andrei Vasilevskiy started on Saturday, but it looks like Bishop will go tonight in Colorado. Bishop lost in his first start vs. the Avalanche, but he has played well on the road, going 7-6-1 with a 2.08 GAA and .925 SV% away from home this season.
Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Jets loss to the Sabres on Sunday. He has lost two in a row, despite allowing just four goals on 52 shots (.923 SV%). Tonight he will make his second start vs. the Sharks—he is 6-2-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .935 SV% on home ice and made 27 saves in a 4-1 win in their first meeting.
Ullmark stopped 42 of 44 shots in the Sabres win in Winnipeg on Sunday. The win was his first since December 12th and his sixth (6-10-2) on the season. Tonight he will start in Minnesota—the 22-year-old has gone 3-1-2 with a 2.59 GAA and .927 SV% on the road this season. The Wild have lost four of their last six.
Dubnyk allowed one goal on 35 shots in the Wild’s 2-1 win in Dallas on Saturday. Dubnyk has won two of his last three starts while posting a 2.29 GAA and .931 SV%. On Tuesday, Dubnyk draws a strong matchup with the Sabres in town—Dubnyk has gone 11-5-1 with a 2.13 GAA and .924 SV% at Xcel Energy Center.
Pedan has been a healthy scratch in the last five games and his return to the AHL suggests that Luca Sbisa is nearing a return from injury.
Gostisbehere took part in Tuesday’s practice, but he will not play Wednesday. After tomorrow, the Flyers don’t play until Saturday, so Gostisbehere gets a few extra recovery days. Monitor his status leading up to Saturday’s game vs. the Rangers.
Domingue stopped all 26 shots that he faced in the Coyotes shutout win over the Predators on Saturday. Domingue has won three straight while posting a 1.00 GAA and .966 SV%. He lost in a shootout in his first start vs. Edmonton, but has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.12 GAA and .932 SV% on home ice since being recalled.
Rinne gave up four goals on 26 shots in the Predators loss in Colorado on Friday. Carter Hutton started on Saturday, so Rinne is expected to go tonight in Chicago. Rinne has lost three of his last four starts while registering a 3.28 GAA and .874 SV%. Tonight he makes his third start vs. Chicago—he is 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .932 SV% in the first two meetings.
Ullmark stopped 42 of 44 shots in the Sabres win in Winnipeg on Sunday. The win was his first since December 12th and his sixth (6-10-2) on the season. Tonight he will start in Minnesota—the 22-year-old has gone 3-1-2 with a 2.59 GAA and .927 SV% on the road this season. The Wild have lost four of their last six.
Wilson was not present for today’s morning skate so don’t expect him to be in the lineup for the second straight game. He was skating on a line with Ryan Johansen and James Neal, but with him out, expect Filip Forsberg to skate there.
