Hedman left yesterday’s game with an undisclosed injury and did not return. The injury could keep him out of Tuesday’s game in Toronto and would be a massive blow to the Lightning’s blue line, who recently lost Jason Garrison and Andrej Sustr.
Tarasenko was spotted limping in the dressing room following Monday’s game, but head coach Ken Hitchcock said that there will be no update on Tarasenko until Tuesday.
Quick was pulled after allowing two goals on nine shots in the Kings 4-1 loss to Minnesota on Saturday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Quick, who is 8-4-2 with a 1.99 GAA and .921 SV% in March. He has gone 1-1-0 with a 3.03 GAA and .887 SV% against the Blackhawks this season.
Darling stopped all 13 shots that he faced after replacing Corey Crawford in the Blackhawks loss to the Blue Jackets on Friday. He has been great for the Hawks this season, going 7-3-0 with a 1.84 GAA and .938 SV% on the season. Tonight he takes on a desperate Kings team, who have won three of four.
Lindback was pulled after allowing two goals on 12 shots in the Sabres loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. His last three starts have been more like the Lindback we saw earlier in the season—he has lost three in a row with a 3.90 GAA and .885 SV%. Tonight he gets the start against Mike Smith and the Coyotes.
Bachman stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Oilers 4-0 shutout win over the Stars on Friday. It was a surprising performance to say the least, but it certainly earned him the nod tonight vs. the Avalanche. Colorado ranks 16th in the NHL in goals scored on home ice this season.
There was some optimism that Ennis might be able to return tonight, but he is not on the ice for the pre-game skate, which suggests he will miss his second straight game.
Smith allowed three goals on 46 shots in the Coyotes 3-2 loss to the Penguins. After a rough start to the season, Smith has really played well lately. He has posted a fantastic .927 SV% over the last 12 starts, but that has only translated into three wins. One of those wins came in a 32-save performance in a 4-3 OT win over the Sabres last Thursday.
Schenn has missed the last three games and now it appears he will miss the remaining six as well. Schenn finishes the season with 14 points (3G / 11A) in 58 games this season.
Quick was pulled after allowing two goals on nine shots in the Kings 4-1 loss to Minnesota on Saturday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Quick, who is 8-4-2 with a 1.99 GAA and .921 SV% in March. He has gone 1-1-0 with a 3.03 GAA and .887 SV% against the Blackhawks this season.
Hiller made 27 saves on 29 shots in the Flames win over the Predators last night. The win was his first since March 13th and 22nd on the season. He comes into tonight with a 3-1-1 record, 2.13 GAA and .927 SV% in March. He will be in tough tonight against a Dallas team who have won eight of their last 10.
Johnson is nearing a return to the Avs lineup, but it will not come tonight against the Oilers. He remains day-to-day.
Lack allowed four goals on 40 shots in the Canucks OT loss to the Stars on Saturday. He has lost two in a row while allowing a combined seven goals on 77 shots (.909 SV%). Tonight he will face a slumping Blues team who have dropped four of their last five games.
Folin went down to Iowa to play on Sunday because he has been a healthy scratch for the last five games.
Makarov has gone 15-17-3 with a 2.98 GAA and .902 SV% in 37 games with Rochester this season. His recall suggests that Matt Hackett’s knee is bothering him and that he will not dress tonight.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Blues on Saturday. Goalie Bob has been victorious in his last five games while posting a 2.17 GAA and .940 SV%. He has been red-hot and draws an excellent matchup tonight against a Devils team who have lost their last five straight games.
Reimer gave up three goals on 25 shots in the Maple Leafs 4-3 win over the Senators on Saturday. Yep, I said win. Reimer has made seven starts and six relief appearances at the Air Canada Centre—he has complied a 5-2-0 record, 2.92 GAA and .912 SV% at home this season. Tonight he draws a rough matchup vs. a Lightning team who have five of their last seven.
Oshie missed Saturday’s game but he will be back in the lineup tonight vs. Vancouver. Oshie has one goal and four assists in his last six games.
Steen did not take part in the Blues morning skate and he will be held out of tonight’s game against the Canucks. With Steen out, Olli Jokinen will get back into the lineup. Steen should be available for Thursday's game vs. the Flames.
Lehtonen allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Stars OT win over the Canucks on Saturday. He has won five of his last six starts while posting a 2.28 GAA and .927 SV%. Tonight he will face a Stars team he is 2-0-0 with a 1.92 GAA and .929 SV% against this season.
