The Predators are done until after the All Star break, so he heads to Milwaukee where he will likely start a couple of games this week, before returning to the Predators next week.
Falk is currently out with a lower-body injury. He has been placed on waivers for the purpose of being assigned to Iowa (AHL).
Oleksiak has registered one goal and seven assists in 31 games with the Stars this season. He will likely be the first defenseman recalled after the All Star break.
Jokipakka had two assists in three games during his recall. He has been sent down because the Stars are done until after the All Star break. If Trevor Daley is not ready after the break, Jokipakka could be recalled.
Perreault will miss his second straight game with an arm injury that he suffered last Friday. There is still no word on exactly how long he will be out, but expect an update over the All Star break.
Stuart missed yesterday’s practice and today’s game day skate with an undisclosed injury. Coach Paul Maurice said that Stuart could probably play tonight, but will benefit from having a week off during the All Star break. He will be replaced by Jacob Trouba, who will return from IR.
Trouba has missed the last 16 games with an upper-body injury, but will return tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Trouba has registered 12 points (4G / 8A) with a plus-3 rating in 31 games before getting hurt. He will replace Mark Stuart in tonight’s lineup.
Hutchinson allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Jets win in Chicago last Friday. He has won his last three starts while posting a 2.59 GAA and .910 SV%. He will start the Jets last game before the All Star break tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. He made 32 saves in a 4-2 win in his first start against Columbus.
Hutchinson allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Jets win in Chicago last Friday. He has won his last three starts while posting a 2.59 GAA and .910 SV%. He will start the Jets last game before the All Star break tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. He made 32 saves in a 4-2 win in his first start against Columbus.
Ortio allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Flames win in Los Angeles on Monday. Since being recalled, Ortio has been unbelievable. He has won all four of his starts while posting a 1.23 GAA and .958 SV%. On Wednesday he will get his fifth straight start in Anaheim.
Despres was held out of last night’s game and will not play again tonight vs. Chicago. Kris Letang could potentially be out as well, so expect Derick Pouliot to play if neither one are available.
After suffering an apparent head injury on Tuesday, Letang took part in the Penguins morning skate. However, he needs to undergo further testing this afternoon, so he will be a game-time decision.
Trouba is taking part in the Jets’ morning skate and he is paired with Jay Harisson, which is a good sign that he will be activated from IR and will play tonight. Expect an update after the game day skate.
Anderson allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Senators 3-2 overtime loss in New York. Tonight will mark the second time that he has started both games of a back-to-back (he won the first time). Anderson has yet to face the Maple Leafs this season, but they are in a free-fall right now, so Andy should be an OK start tonight.
Pulkkinen, 23, scored his first career NHL goal last night vs. the Wild. With the Red Wing done until after the All Star break, Pulkkinen has been sent down, but could be recalled after the break if Johan Franzen and Tomas Jurco still are not ready
Thomas averaged 11:07 TOI but failed to record a point and was a minus-2 in three games during his recall. The Habs are done until after the All Star break, so Thomas could be recalled if Parenteau is not ready to go.
Farnham was recalled for a physical affair between the Flyers and Pens last night. He had nearly as many playing minutes as he did playing time—5:11 TOI / 5 PIM.
Pouliot, 21, has one goal and two assists in seven games with the Penguins this season. While in WBS he has 21 points (7G / 14A) in 25 games. His recall suggests that he will play tonight if Kris Letang (head) can’t go.
Crawford was given last night vs. Arizona off, presumably to save him for tonight’s game in Pittsburgh. He allowed five goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Stars on Sunday. He comes in having gone 3-4-0 with a 2.89 GAA and .917 SV% in January. He will face an Penguins team who have lost three straight.
Letang left the game and did not return. An in-person hearing means that Rinaldo can be suspended for more than five games and given that he is a repeat offender, that is almost a guarantee.
