Mrazek allowed two goals on 12 shots after replacing the injured Jimmy Howard in the Red Wings’ 3-1 loss to Washington on Saturday. The Petr Mrazek era in Detroit begins tonight and he draws a great matchup vs. the Sabres. Also fellow Czech legend, Dominik Hasek’s jersey will be retired tonight, so should be a big night for the 22-year-old Mrazek.
Jones allowed four goals on 16 shots after replacing Jonathan Quick in the Kings 7-6 OT loss to the Predators on January 3rd. Quick had started the last 12 games, but Jones will get the call tonight vs. Toronto. In three starts at home, Jones has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.25 GAA and .908 SV%.
Although the decision on that might not be finalized for a few days, a source familiar with his situation said the injury that has prevented Maatta from playing since Dec. 6 has not responded satisfactorily to rehabilitation efforts. Maatta is expected to undergo an operation once he is officially ruled out of the rest of the season, but a decision on surgery has not been finalized yet.
Lehner allowed tow goals on 12 shots after replacing Craig Anderson in the Senators loss to the Avs’ last Thursday. Lehner has not registered a win in exactly one month, but has only had three starts in that span. He comes in at 6-6-2 with a 3.03 GAA and .904 SV% on the year.
Bernier allowed two goals on 20 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Blue Jackets on Friday. It was Bernier’s first win in 2015 and his 16th of the season. Tonight he gets the nod against the team who drafted him having gone 5-2-1 with a 2.30 GAA and .939 SV% against Western Conference teams this season.
Hamhuis still is not ready for game action, but should return to the lineup at some point during their upcoming five-game road trip.
Miller surrendered three goals on 30 shots in the Canucks 3-1 loss to the Panthers last Thursday. He didn’t play on Saturday because of an illness, but he will be back between the pipes tonight in Nashville. It is an ugly matchup for Miller, but he has played well on the road this season, going 10-5-1 with a 2.63 GAA and .910 SV%.
Mitchell has been out since December 15th, but will be back tomorrow vs. Detroit. He is expected to skate on a line with Brian Flynn and Drew Stafford.
Stewart has missed practice for the last few days and is doubtful to play on Tuesday because he is “very sick” according to coach Ted Nolan. If Stewart is unable to go, expect Mikhail Grigorenko to be recalled from Rochester (AHL).
There is no word on the nature or severity of Benn’s injury, but he was not on the ice for practice on Monday. Monitor his status during Tuesday’s morning skate. Benn has two goals and four assists in his last six games.
Seguin was sent home from practice on Monday and is listed as questionable, despite coach Lindy Ruff saying he will most likely play. Monitor his status during the Stars’ game day skate.
Jones allowed four goals on 16 shots after replacing Jonathan Quick in the Kings 7-6 OT loss to the Predators on January 3rd. Quick had started the last 12 games, but Jones will get the call tonight vs. Toronto. In three starts at home, Jones has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.25 GAA and .908 SV%.
Hanzal has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury, but could be back on Tuesday vs. the Sharks. His return to practice is a good sign that he will be available, but monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Carter, who usually plays on ‘That 70’s line’ with Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson, moved to the top-line on Monday with both Toffoli (mono) and Person (broken leg) out indefinitely. Carter is skating with Anze Kopitar and Marian Gaborik, a line that should have no trouble generating offence.
Elliott was yanked after giving up three goals on 10 shots on Saturday. Jake Allen came in and led the Blues to a win, which earned him Tuesday’s start. Elliott will return to the crease tonight vs. the visiting Red Wings. While he has yet to face Detroit this season, Elliott comes into tonight with a 3-0-0 record, 2.19 GAA and .911 SV% in January.
Allen gave up a single goal on 20 shots after replacing Brian Elliott in the Blues win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. He has lost each of his last three starts while allowing a combined 12 goals, but a strong outing on Saturday and a great matchup tonight should help get him back on track. He made 13 saves in a 4-3 OT win in his first start against Edmonton.
Vrbata played on the second line last week, but was back with the Sedin twins at practice this morning. Vrbata’s first season with the Canucks has been going well; he has 29 points (16G / 13A) in 37 games so far.
Ramo is eligible to come off of IR for Thursday’s game vs. the Coyotes. So despite posting a shutout on Saturday, it doesn’t look like Joni Ortio’s stay with the Flames is going to last very long.
Ruutu missed another practice on Monday and the Devils are not sure if Ruutu will travel with the team on Tuesday because he is under the weather.
Jagr missed another practice on Monday and the Devils are not sure if Jagr will travel with the team on Tuesday because he is under the weather.
