Kapanen was called-up earlier in March, but failed to record a point in his first four NHL games. During his time with the Marlies, the 19 year old has scored nine goals with 16 assists (25 points) in 41 games.
Falk has just two goals and four assists (six points) in 28 games with Lake Erie this season. He has recorded four assists in 21 games with Columbus and has 23 points (2G / 21A) in 168 career NHL games with the Wild, Rangers and Blue Jackets.
Condon allowed three goals on 42 shots in the Canadiens win over the Red Wings on Tuesday. The game didn’t mean much to the Canadiens, but Condon delivered a devastating loss to the Red Wings. Condon has gone 3-5-1 with a 3.33 GAA and .900 SV% in March and tonight he will take on a Lightning team that has won four of their last five.
Holtby allowed one goal on 22 shots in the Capitals win over the Blue Jackets on Monday. He has won three in a row and five of his last six starts while posting a 1.71 GAA and .932 SV%. Tonight he makes his fourth start vs. the Flyers—the 26-year-old has gone 2-0-1 with a 2.66 GAA and .908 SV% in the firs three meetings.
Ortio allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Flames win in Arizona on Monday. Jonas Hiller got the nod last night, so they’ll come back with Ortio tonight in Los Angeles. The Kings have lost four of their last five games and Ortio has gone 2-3-1 with a 2.27 GAA and .926 SV% in five starts and two relief appearances on the road this year.
Hiller surrendered three goals on 24 shots in the Flames loss in Toronto on March 21st. He has a brutal 3.39 GAA and .883 SV% on the season and draws a terrible matchup tonight. In his first two starts vs. the Ducks, he has gone 0-1-0 with a 6.57(!!!) GAA and .820 SV%.
Smith made 34 saves on 35 shots in the Coyotes win over the Flyers last Saturday. Smith and Louis Dominuge have been splitting starts and tonight he will start in Dallas. Since returning to the Coyotes’ crease in early March, Smith has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.20 GAA, .965 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces a Stars team that has won five of their last six.
Hiller surrendered three goals on 24 shots in the Flames loss in Toronto on March 21st. He has a brutal 3.39 GAA and .883 SV% on the season and draws a terrible matchup tonight. In his first two starts vs. the Ducks, he has gone 0-1-0 with a 6.57(!!!) GAA and .820 SV%.
Oshie was considered to be taking maintenance day this morning, but is listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game in Philadelphia. Oshie returned to the lineup on Monday after missing the two previous games with an illness. There is no word whether or not this is related to that illness.
