Arvidsson, 21, currently leads the Admirals, is tied for the AHL rookie lead, and tied for 10th among all AHL skaters with 51 points (20G / 31A) while playing in all 63 of the team’s games this season.
Bishop stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Canadiens on Monday. He has dominated the Habs this season and the same can be said about Detroit—in two starts he has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.92 GAA and .917 SV% vs. the Red Wings this season. And hey, he is pretty good at home—23-5-1, 2.07 GAA and .927 SV%.
Angelidis had no points or shots while averaging 7:21 TOI in three games during his recall. His return to the minors suggests that Ondrej Palat will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Red Wings.
Murray will not play tonight because he is "banged up" according to Todd Richards. Cody Golubef will draw back in for Columbus.
Dubinsky has been sent back to Columbus tone evaluated further. He will miss his second straight game and fourth of the Blue Jackets last five contests.
With Curtis McElhinney going last night, Bobrovsky will play tonight vs. the Canucks. He allowed three goals on 27 shots in a loss to Carolina in his last start. Since returning to the crease he has gone 4-2-0 with a 2.66 GAA and .915 SV% in six starts and one relief appearance.
Lehtonen allowed two goals on 20 shots in the Stars loss to the Blues on Sunday. Tonight would be his fifth consecutive start and he comes in at 4-1-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .904 SV% in his last six starts. Tonight he will face a Penguins team who have lost three in a row while being outscored 9-1.
Rask missed Tuesday’s game, he is ready to return to the crease tonight vs. the Senators. Rask allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Bruins loss in Washington on Sunday. Tonight will be his fifth start of the season against Ottawa—Rask has gone 2-0-2 with a 1.95 GAA and .937 SV% in the first four meetings.
With Curtis McElhinney going last night, Bobrovsky is expected to play tonight vs. the Canucks. He allowed three goals on 27 shots in a loss to Carolina in his last start. Since returning to the crease he has gone 4-2-0 with a 2.66 GAA and .915 SV% in six starts and one relief appearance.
The Panthers like to sit Hayes once in awhile, so tonight he will head to the press box with Tomas Kopecky coming back in. Expect Hayes to play on Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Kassian will miss his second straight game with a back injury. He skated prior to the morning skate, but will not be able to play until he gets back into a full practice.
Richardson was not in the Canucks morning skate, so it looks like he could miss tonight’s game after registering an assist in each of his first two games back. Linden Vey will replace Richardson if he can’t go.
Orpik has missed the last four games, but he is expected to be back in tonight in Minnesota. Orpik will be paired with his usual partner John Carlson on the Capitals top-pair. Orpik has zero goals, but 16 assists in 67 games this season.
Fleury was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in the Penguins 5-1 loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. In March he has gone 3-2-1 with a 2.71 GAA and .902 SV% in six starts. Tonight he starts in Dallas—Fleury has gone 12-5-4 with a 2.07 GAA and .924 SV% on the road this season.
Domingue allowed two goals on 40 shots in the Coyotes overtime loss to the Predators on March 9th. Domingue has gone 1-0-1 with a 2.14 GAA and .929 SV% in two starts and two relief appearances. Tonight he will take on an Avalanche team who have won five of six while outscoring their opponents 17-11.
Lack made 27 saves on 28 shots in the Canucks 4-1 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. He has won four of his last five while posting a 1.60 GAA and .945 SV%. He welcomes the Blue Jackets to Vancouver having gone 7-5-1 with a 2.16 GAA and .920 SV% at Rogers Arena this season.
Mason allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Flyers loss in Vancouver on Tuesday. His road struggles continue as he now sits 1-11-6 with a 2.63 GAA and .913 SV% in hockey games that are not played in Philadelphia. He comes into tonight contest at 2-3-3 with a 2.35 GAA and .925 SV% in his last eight games.
Domingue allowed two goals on 40 shots in the Coyotes overtime loss to the Predators on March 9th. Domingue has gone 1-0-1 with a 2.14 GAA and .929 SV% in two starts and two relief appearances. Tonight he will take on an Avalanche team who have won five of six while outscoring their opponents 17-11.
Niemi was pulled after allowing three goals on eight shots in the Sharks loss to the Jets on Tuesday. He has lost two in a row while allowing eight goals on 37 shots (.783 SV%). Despite the recent struggles, the Sharks will go back to Niemi tonight in Toronto. The Maple Leafs are terrible now, so Niemi makes for a nice start.
Holtby allowed three goals on 33 shots in Monday’s 4-3 win over Buffalo. He has gone 5-3-0 with a 2.11 GAA and .930 SV% in eight starts this month. Tonight will be his second start against Minnesota this month—he allowed two goals on 30 shots in a 2-1 loss that evening.
