Zucker left after a hard into the boards in the first period. Coach Mike Yeo said that Zucker is not expected to be back in the lineup in the near future. With Zucker out, expect Justin Fontaine to get back in the lineup on Tuesday after being a healthy scratch on Monday.
Mitchell is improving, but will be held out of his third consecutive game when the Panthers take on the Ducks on Tuesday. Monitor the veteran D-man’s status leading up to Thursday’s game in Minnesota.
Rattie had one assist, two PIMS and three shots on goal while averaging 8:56 TOI in five games during his recall. With Jori Lehtera set to return on Tuesday, the Blues had to make room.
Bonino left after playing 7:42 and did not return to the Canucks 5-3 loss to the Wild. He was spotted wearing a walking boot when he was leaving the arena which suggests the injury is to his foot or ankle. Consider him day-to-day until the Canucks release a full injury report.
Smith made 36 saves on 38 shots in the Coyotes 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks last night. Despite the busy night, he is expected to go again tonight in St. Louis. All of the Mike Smith of old is back—he has gone 2-1-1 with a 1.45 GAA and .956 SV% in his last four starts. However, tonight's matchup on the tail-end of a back-to-back is terrifying from a fantasy perspective.
Quick stopped 26 of 28 shots that he faced in the Kings 4-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday. It was an important win for Quick, who has had his fair-share of struggles this season. He enters play on Monday 16th in the NHL in wins (18), 23rd in GAA (2.51) and 28th in SV% (.910), not quite what owners were expecting when he was drafted in the second round (on average).
Fontaine has missed the last three games, but is eligible to return to the lineup tonight vs. the Canucks. Fontaine has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 42 games this season.
Harrington has been a healthy scratch in the last four games and has been reassigned to WBS. Harrington has played in 10 NHL games with Pittsburgh this season, averaging 15:48 minutes.
Clendening has one assist and a plus-4 rating in four games since being traded to the Canucks. He will take a seat with Chris Tanev likely returning to the lineup.
Murray, 21, who missed 44 games earlier this season due to a knee injury is now out with a high-ankle sprain. Murray is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Lindholm missed practice on Monday and is listed as day-to-day. Lindholm’s status for Tuesday’s game remains up in the air. Monitor his status during Tuesday’s morning skate.
Andersen is listed as day-to-day for now, but at this time there is no word if John Gibson will be recalled for Tuesday’s game. Continue to monitor Andersen’s status heading into tomorrow’s game.
Lehtera has missed the last five games with a concussion, but it sounds like there is a good chance that he returns to the lineup tomorrow vs. Arizona. He has 30 points (9G / 21A) in 46 games.
Lindholm must have suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday vs. the Lightning. Monitor his status prior to Tuesday’s game vs. the Panthers.
Mason was injured in Sunday’s win over the Capitals. It sounds like he will miss at least a couple of weeks, but expect a full update after the procedure is finished.
Wingels has missed the last seven games, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Flames. Wingels will skate on a line with Chris Tierney and Tomas Hertl. He has 11 goals and 14 assists (25 points) in 47 games.
Niemi allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Sharks loss to the Hurricanes on Friday. He has gone 3-1-1 with a 2.37 GAA and .926 SV% since the All Star break. Tonight will be his fourth start vs. the Flames this season—he is 1-1-1 with a 2.33 GAA and .908 SV% in the first three meetings.
Andersen suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday’s game and his absence this morning suggests that he could miss tomorrow’s game. If his injury is serious, expect John Gibson to be recalled.
Allen made 16 saves on 19 shots after replacing the unsuccessful Brian Elliott in the Blues 7-1 loss to the Columbus last Friday. If you discount the ugly relief appearance, Allen has won each of his last three starts while posting a 1.94 GAA and .918 SV%. He has been relatively strong all season long and makes for a great start with the Coyotes in town.
Niemi allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Sharks loss to the Hurricanes on Friday. He has gone 3-1-1 with a 2.37 GAA and .926 SV% since the All Star break. Tonight will be his fourth start vs. the Flames this season—he is 1-1-1 with a 2.33 GAA and .908 SV% in the first three meetings.