NHL Hockey Player News

Scott has served his four game suspension and can be in the lineup tonight vs. the Jets. He has one goal, one assist and minus-2 rating and 24 PIMS in 15 games this season.

Hamilton, 23, has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 32 games with Worcester this season. He failed to record a point in 11 games with the Sharks last season. He has been recalled because Joe Thornton is on injured reserve, but there is no word if he will make it to Winnipeg for tonight’s game.

Crawford allowed four goals on 34 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Stars on Sunday. Since returning from his foot injury, he has won three of six starts with a 3.31 GAA and .892 SV%. Tonight he will face the Avalanche for the third time this season—he is 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .926 SV% in the first two meetings.

Coach Johnston said that Despres left practice because of a “nagging injury.” The Penguins don’t play until Wednesday, so Despres has a couple of days to take it easy and heal up.

Anderson surrendered two goals on 28 shots in the Senators OT win in Boston on Saturday. He was given Sunday night off, but will be back in goal tonight in Philadelphia. Anderson has been hot as of late, winning four of six with a 1.82 GAA and .934 SV%. Anderson has gone 4-7-2 on the road this year.

Niemi was pulled after he gave up six goals on 27 shots in the Sharks 7-2 loss to the Blues on Saturday. Despite the brutal outing, it looks like San Jose will go back with Niemi tonight in Winnipeg. He has lost three of four with a 3.23 GAA and .897 SV%. Niemi has gone 8-5-2 in 15 starts on the road this season.

Parenteau continues to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis and will not play tomorrow vs. the Lightning. His next chance to return would be Saturday at home vs. the Penguins.

Smid has missed the last nine games with an upper-body injury that he suffered on December 12th in Pittsburgh. If he practices on Tuesday and is in the morning skate on Wednesday, there is a good chance he will be back for that night’s game vs. Detroit.

The Flyers recalled White from his conditioning stint with Lehigh Valley this morning, but have placed him on waivers this afternoon with the intention of sending him back to the AHL.

Brouillette, 28, will play in his first game since November 30th (with St. John’s). He has two goals and two assists in 11 games with St. John’s this season. He has one goal and one assist in 10 career NHL games, all of which were with the Capitals last season.

Clitsome is listed as day-to-day, but coach Paul Maurice says it’s more like a couple of weeks. Clitsome will undergo some more tests before they release and official timetable. Maurice would not say if the injury is related to the back injury that Clitsome battled in 2013-14.

Bogosian will travel with the team on their three-game road-trip that starts on Thursday in Arizona. There is a possibility that Bogosian returns to the lineup on that trip but that is not a sure thing. Expect him to take on massive minutes when he gets back on the blue line.

Hutchinson stopped 20 of 21 shots in the Jets 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Tonight he will get his fifth start in the Jets’ last six games, cementing himself as their number-1. He has won four of his last five starts with a 1.80 GAA and .939 SV%. He will face a Sharks team who have lost four of five.

Schneider gave up two goals on 20 shots in the Devils 5-2 win over the Flyers on Saturday. After a six-game losing streak, Schneider has now won two of his last three with a 2.00 GAA and .921 SV%. He draws a beauty matchup tonight with the Sabres in town.

Havlat missed four games with an illness, but returned for the last two, but is now sick again. He is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Sabres.

Myers has missed the last seven games with a lower-body injury, but skated again on Monday which is a good sign that he will return tomorrow vs. the Devils. Myers has one goal and seven assists in 32 games this season.

Laughton missed Saturday’s game with an undisclosed injury, but will return tomorrow vs. the Senators. Laughton will centre the second line with Michael Raffl and Wayne Simmonds. He has two goals and three assists in 22 games this season.

Giroux missed practice on Monday, but could still play on Tuesday vs. the Senators. Giroux said there is some discomfort when he tries to wear his skate because the cut is on his ankle. Monitor his status during Tuesday’s morning skate.

Lessio, 26, had no points in three games with the Coyotes in his first recall of the season. While with Portland he has totalled nine goals and seven assists (16 points) in 26 games.