Ryan aggravated his broken finger in Sunday’s loss in Tampa Bay. There is no word on how severe the injury is and Ryan is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game. With a three-day Christmas break around the corner, there’s a good chance that Ryan will sit for a few extra days.
Miller left after the first shootout attempt and Jacob Markstrom was forced to take over. Miller’s injury is not believed to be serious and he could be back in goal on Tuesday, but if he can’t Markstrom has proven to be a capable backup.
Hossa was a late scratch in the Blackhawks win over the Sharks on Sunday. With Hossa out, Brandon Mashinter shifted back into the lineup and Andrew Shaw took Hossa’s spot on Toews line. The Blackhawks will hold him out of Tuesday’s game so that he can get back to full health over the Christmas break.
Smith will play in his first NHL game since October 31st. He was out with an injury, then was with San Jose (AHL) on a conditioning stint and now will replace Joel Ward in the lineup tonight. Prior to getting hurt he had no points and a minus-1 rating in four games.
Ward will be held out of Sunday’s game with an undisclosed injury, which opens the door for Ben Smith to play in his first game since October 31st. There is no word on the nature or severity of Ward’s injury, but he is listed as day-to-day and questionable for Tuesday’s contest. With the Christmas break looming, he could be held out of that game just to give him and additional six days of rest.
Jones allowed four tallies on 31 shots in the Sharks OT win in Toronto on Thursday. Alex Stalock started and struggled on Friday, so it will be Jones tonight in Chicago. In his first start against the Blackhawks, Jones allowed four goals on 25 shots in a 5-2 loss back in late November.
Holtby was yanked after yielding three goals on 12 shots in the Capitals loss to the Lightning on Friday. It was a rare rough outing for Holtby, who had been exceptional leading up to Friday. Tonight it looks like he will take on the Rangers for the second time this season—he allowed five goals on 22 shots in a 5-2 loss in the first meeting.
Bishop allowed four goals on 22 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Washington on Friday. Bishop is 4-2-0 with a 1.87 GAA and .932 SV% in December and tonight will be his second start of the season vs. Ottawa—he made 30 saves in a 4-1 win over the Senators on December 10th.
Bishop allowed four goals on 22 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Washington on Friday. Bishop is 4-2-0 with a 1.87 GAA and .932 SV% in December and tonight will be his second start of the season vs. Ottawa—he made 30 saves in a 4-1 win over the Senators on December 10th.
Jones allowed four tallies on 31 shots in the Sharks OT win in Toronto on Thursday. Alex Stalock started and struggled on Friday, so it should be Jones tonight in Chicago. In his first start against the Blackhawks, Jones allowed four goals on 25 shots in a 5-2 loss back in late November.
Miller allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Canucks shootout win over the Red Wings on Friday. Despite the win, it still was not a great outing for Miller, who has allowed a combined 12 goals on 93 shots (.871 SV%) in his last three games. Today he will take on a Panthers team that has won three in a row while outscoring their opponents 12-2.
Holtby was yanked after yielding three goals on 12 shots in the Capitals loss to the Lightning on Friday. It was a rare rough outing for Holtby, who had been exceptional leading up to Friday. Tonight it looks like he will take on the Rangers for the second time this season—he allowed five goals on 22 shots in a 5-2 loss in the first meeting.
Lundqvist gave up four goals on 35 shots in the Rangers loss in Winnipeg on Friday. He has now lost four of his last five games while posting a 3.84 GAA and .882 SV%. He has struggled recent and tonight he will take on the Capitals for the second time this season—he won the first meeting, but the Capitals have won their last four games while averaging 3.25 goals per game.
