Cullen took a shot off the foot during the Penguins’ 8-7 overtime win over the Capitals last night and will miss at least three weeks. With Cullen out, look for Eric Fehr to be back in the Penguins’ lineup on Wednesday.
Ward allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Hurricanes’ win over the Islanders on Saturday. ward has won four in a row despite posting a 2.98 GAA and .909 SV%. The Hurricanes continue to lean heavily on Ward with Eddie Lack out and tonight marks his 20th consecutive start. He is 5-9-5 with a 2.51 GAA and .906 SV% on the road this season.
Miller allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Canucks’ loss in Philadelphia on Thursday. Jacob Markstorm got the nod in a loss on Sunday, so Miller will get back in the crease tonight. He has yet to lose in regulation in January (3-0-2) while posting a 1.95 GAA and .935 SV%. He allowed two goals on 26 shots in a 2-1 OT loss in Nashville last Tuesday.
The Canucks released the following statement on Rodin this afternoon: “On January 6th vs. Calgary, [Rodin] fell on and re-aggravated the same knee he rehabilitated from surgery (skate cut) in January 2016. After a period of observation, his knee hasn’t returned to the same level of fitness as before the fall. Our [medical team] and [Rodin] have determined it is in his best interest to undergo a period of rest, followed by rehab, until his knee strength and function return. [Rodin] will undergo an MRI and orthopaedic consult this week.”
Dotchin, 22, was a sixth round pick of the Lightning in 2012 and he could be making his NHL debut on Tuesday. With Victor Hedman sick, Dotchin has joined the Lightning in Anaheim after scoring three goals with nine assists and 77 PIMS in 33 games with Syracuse.
Helm has missed the last 27 games with a dislocated shoulder, but it looks like he’ll only miss one or two more games before returning to the lineup either Friday or Sunday. The Red Wings are playing their best hockey of the season right now, so Helm’s return will be a huge boost to their lineup. He has seven points (4G / 3A) in 17 games this season.
Ferland has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but skated on the fourth line in the morning skate and called himself a game-time decision for tonight’s game. All signs are pointing towards him returning, so expect the rugged winger to play. He has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 44 games this season.
Johnson allowed two goals on 36 shots in the Flames’ loss to the Devils last Friday. Brian Elliott started on Saturday, but they’ll go back to Johnson tonight vs. the Panthers. Johnson has won two of his last four starts while posting a strong 1.78 GAA an .941 SV%. He has yet to face the Panthers this season, but has gone 8-6-0 with a 2.55 GAA and .912 SV% on home ice.
Hainsey has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 43 games this season, but will be a game-time decision tonight in Columbus. If Hainsey is unable to play, Klas Dahlbeck will be ini the Hurricanes’ lineup.
The Predators are without their top two defenseman, P.K. Subban and Roman Josi, so adding Hunt just adds some much-needed depth right now. Hunt played well with the Blues, scoring one goal with four assists (five points) in nine games before being a healthy scratch for three games and ultimately being waived.
Martinsen was in the lineup for the last two games, but will be a healthy scratch for the fourth time in the last six games. Martinsen will be replaced by John Mitchell.
Mitchell was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Mitchell has just one goal in 34 games this season.
Lehner stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Sabres’ win over the Stars on Monday afternoon. Lehner will start on back-to-back days as he gets set to face the Maple Leafs in Toronto. Lehner has won his last two starts while stopping 63 of 67 shots (.940 SV%). In his first start against the Maple Leafs, Lehner allowed two goals on 29 shots in a 2-1 loss.
Hutton allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Blues’ win in Anaheim on Sunday. Hutton won both games of the Blues’ weekend back-to-back, stopping 55 of 56 shots (.982 SV%). With Jake Allen struggling, Hutton will start for the third consecutive game and comes in at 4-2-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .912 SV% on home ice.
Fiala, 20, registered nine points (6G / 3A) in 32 games during his time with the Predators. Fiala was a healthy scratch on the weekend and now heads back to Milwaukee, where he has eight points (2G / 6A) in seven games this season.
Hutton allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Blues’ win in Anaheim on Sunday. Hutton won both games of the Blues’ weekend back-to-back, stopping 55 of 56 shots (.982 SV%). With Jake Allen struggling, it looks like Hutton will start for the third consecutive game and comes in at 4-2-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .912 SV% on home ice.
Nedeljkovic, 21, was a second round pick (No. 37 overall) in 2014 and this is his first NHL call-up. Cam Ward has started 19 games in a row, so either Nedeljkovic is up to serve as his backup or so the Hurricanes can get a look at him at the NHL level. The American born netminder has gone 5-12-0 with a 3.30 GAA and .884 SV% with Charlotte and 2-0-0 with 2.83 GAA and.921 SV% in a brief stint with the Florida Everblades (ECHL).
Lindberg has one goal and three assists in his last six games, but just seven points (1G / 6A) in 29 games this season. Lindberg will come out of the lineup with Mika Zibanejad (fibula) set to return to the lineup on Tuesday.
Dubnyk allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Wild’s win in Chicago on Sunday. Dubnyk has won four consecutive games while posting a 2.00 GAA and .930 SV%. Dubnyk leads the NHL in both GAA (1.78) and SV% (.940), while being tied for second in wins (23) and shutouts (5). He is a must-start whenever he gets the nod in goal.
The Jets’ duo of Connor Hellebuyck and Michael Hutchinson have combined for the league’s fifth worst goals against average (3.06). The Jets have recalled Pavelec in an attempt to stop the bleeding and provide the crease with some stability. the 29-year-old has gone 8-7-2 with a 2.78 GAA and .917 SV% in 18 games with Manitoba this season. In 33 games with the Jets last year, Pavelec went 13-13-4 with a 2.78 GAA and .904 SV%.
