Kulikov left Saturday’s game in Tampa Bay with a lower-body injury and it will force him to miss Monday’s rematch. Kulikov is expected to miss a few days and could miss up to a week, so look for Steve Kampfer to replace him.
White will missed 2-4 weeks after suffering an upper-body injury in Saturday’s win in Carolina. White is a perennial fourth liner, so his fantasy value is limited at best. He had one goal and two assists in 17 games this season. Look for Brayden Schenn to be back in the lineup for White on Tuesday.
O’Connor, 23, has gone 0-5-1 with a 4.14 GAA and .859 SV% in six games with Binghamton (AHL) this season. It has been a struggle for O’Connor at the AHL level, so don’t expect him to get very much, if any playing time during his call up. He is expected to serve as Craig Anderson’s backup on Monday vs. the Red Wings.
Hammond suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday’s practice that will likely force him to miss at least a couple of days. There was no information on the nature or severity of Hammond’s injury, but Matt O’Connor was called up so look for Craig Anderson to start on Monday vs. the Red Wings.
Sunday marks the Rangers’ fourth game in six days so they will give their veterean blueliner a day off. The Rangers want to keep Boyle fresh by periodically giving him a night off. With Boyle coming out, Dylan McIlrath will play his fourth game of the season.
The Rangers like to get Dan Boyle some rest here and there, so McIlrath will get back into the lineup on the second game of the Rangers’ back-to-back.
Bernier will start his first game since October 31st vs. the Penguins. That night he allowed four goals on 32 shots in a loss. Bernier has yet to win a game while posting a 3.02 GAA and .899 SV% this season. With James Reimer playing very well right now, Bernier will need a good outing tonight—however, he will be in tough vs. the red-hot Rangers.
Wagner failed to record a point in 11 games with the Ducks this season, but had two points (1G / 1A) in three contests with San Diego (AHL). Wagner will stay with the Avalanche and could make his Avs’ debut as soon as Tuesday.
Ramo stopped 34 of 36 shots in the Flames win in Washington on Friday. Ramo has won four of seven starts with a 3.00 GAA and .901 SV% since being recalled from Stockton (AHL). Ramo will start his eighth consecutive game tonight in Chicago—Ramo comes into play with a 2-4-0 record, 3.35 GAA and .894 SV% on the road.
Murphy suffered an “upper-body” injury on Saturday that was later revealed to be a concussion. He is out indefinitely and the Hurricanes say that they will not recall a defenseman at this time, so Michal Jordan will get back into the lineup on Monday.
Barkov was listed as a game-time decision for Saturday’s game, but did not come out for the pregame warmup. He has been out since October 22nd, but look for him to return tomorrow vs. the Lightning. Barkov has three goals and three assists in seven games.
Cunningham has five goals and four assists (nine points) in 12 games with Springfield this season. The 25-year-old winger has just seven career NHL points (3G / 4A) in 53 career NHL games between the Bruins and Coyotes.
Faksa, 21, had one goal and one assist in 14 games with the Stars. He returns to Texas, where he has two goals in one game this season. His return to the AHL suggests that Patrick Eaves will return to the lineup on Tuesday.
Hutton missed three games with an upper-body injury, but is healthy enough to return as Pekka Rinne’s back up for Tuesday’s game.
Mazanec did not suit up during his call-up with the Predators. With Carter Hutton being activated off of IR, Mazanec has been returned to the AHL.
Raanta made 39 saves on 40 shots in the Rangers win in Arizona on November 7th. Raanta has started often, but when he has he has played extremely well. He has won each of his three starts while posting a 0.67 GAA and .976 SV%. He makes for a strong Sunday spot-start vs. the Maple Leafs.
Miller allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Canucks loss to the Senators on Thursday. Miller has lost four straight games while allowing a combined 13 goals on 98 shots (.867 SV%). Tonight he will take on a Maple Leafs team who has won two in a row vs. quality Dallas and Nashville teams.
