Nichushkin just returned to the Stars lineup for two games, but will not play tonight and will stay off of the ice for two or three days to rest his nagging groin/hip injury. With Nichushkin out again, the Stars recalled Curtis McKenzie.
Richardson was not on the ice for the Canucks morning skate because of an undisclosed injury. He is listed as a game-time decision. Richardson has three goals and three assists in 14 games this season.
Kassian was not on the ice for the Canucks game day skate and will miss his second straight game. With Kassian out, Nicklas Jensen, who was recalled on Friday, is expected to be in the lineup for the first time this season.
Stalberg had three points (1G / 2A) in four games with Milwaukee before being injured in Friday’s game vs. Grand Rapids. He has returned to Nashville to be evaluated by the Predators medical staff.
Smith stopped 37 of 39 shots in a 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks last night. Smith struggled to kick-off the year, but has now put back-to-back wins together while stopping 65 of 69 shots (.942 SV%). He will face the 8-5-0 Islanders tonight—they rank sixth in scoring with 3.00 goals per game.
Miller allowed two goals on 36 shots in a 3-2 win over the Sharks on Thursday. Miller has won seven in a row and 10 of his 11 starts on the year, while posting a 2.20 GAA and .920 SV%. After a so-so season in 2013-14, Miller has been excellent in his first month with the Canucks.
Huberdeau missed the last three games with the flu, but he is on the ice for pre game warmups and will face the Flames this afternoon. He will skate on the Panthers' second line with Brad Boyes and Nick Bjugstad.
Fleury stopped 34 of 37 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over the Jets on Thursday. He has been unreal lately, winning five in a row with a 1.18 GAA, .956 SV% and three shutouts. With Sunday off, it is no surprise it looks like the Pens will roll Fleury out there again. He is a must-start vs. the Sabres.
Williams missed Thursday's game with blurred vision, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Canucks. He is expected to skate on the top-line with Anze Kopitar and Marian Gaborik. He has just one goal and two assists in 13 games this year.
Regehr left Friday’s early and was not on the ice this morning for the Kings’ game day skate. Because of the Kings’ complex salary cap situation, they will have to go with 13 forwards and five defensemen if Regehr is not available.
Quincey missed the last four games with an ankle injury that he suffered on October 31st. Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock has not made the decision on who will come out of the lineup with Quincey returning. Expected that to be announced during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Weiss skated with the Red Wings on Saturday and said that he feels better after the skate. He is targeting next Friday for a return, but the way injuries have gone for Weiss lately, nothing is guaranteed.
Leivo has been recalled on an emergency basis because of the injury to Daniel Winnik. Leivo is expected to make his season debut on Saturday vs. the Rangers. He has one goal and three assists in eight games with the Marlies and one goal and one assist in seven career NHL games.
Reimer stopped 30 of 33 shots in the Maple Leafs 3-2 loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday. With Jonathan Bernier starting vs. the Rangers on Saturday, it seems nearly certain that it will be Reimer on Sunday against a Senators team who he is 9-2-1 against in his career.
Bishop allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Lightning’s 5-2 win over the Flames on Thursday. With Evgeni Nabokov getting the start on Saturday, it is a near guarantee that Bishop will face the Red Wings on Sunday. He is 8-1-1 with a 2.41 GAA and .914 SV% in the first month of the season.
Howard allowed two goals on 17 shots in the Red Wings 4-2 win over New Jersey on Friday night. The W snapped a two game losing streak for Howie, but overall he has been great this season, posting a 6-2-3 record with a 1.96 GAA and .925 SV%. He has a bad matchup, but if you need Sunday goalie numbers, roll him out there.
Crawford allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Blackhawks loss to the Capitals on Friday. Since returning from injury, Crawford has gone 1-3-0 despite posting a 1.78 GAA and .934 SV%. On Sunday he faces the Sharks at home, where he is 2-2-1 with a 1.77 GAA and. 920 SV% at this season.
Quick stopped 25 of 26 shots in the Kings 2-1 shootout loss on Thursday. All of a sudden Quick has dropped four of his last five starts, despite posting a 2.35 GAA and .929 SV%. Tonight he faces a Canucks team who has the second most points in the NHL at 20 (10-4-0).
Today was the first time that Lupul has taken to the ice since breaking his hand a week ago. He was doing some skating, but did not take any shots. He is expected to miss two more weeks.
Killorn is “getting close” but is not ready to return to the lineup tonight vs. Columbus. This will be the second straight game that he has missed and sixth in the last nine games. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit.
