Nichushkin is back after a two-game conditioning stint with Texas (AHL). In those two contests, Nichushkin had one assist and a minus-4 rating. He could be back in the lineup on Tuesday, but we will await official word after practice.
Hemsky left Saturday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return. He was originally listed as day-to-day, but his presence on the ice this morning suggests the injury was minor and that he will be in the lineup on Tuesday vs. Los Angeles.
Ference was only assessed a two-minute minor on the play, but it was a nasty elbow to the head and has earned him a three game suspension. Ference will miss Tuesday's contest vs. Philly, Thursday vs. Boston and Friday against the Sabres. He is eligible to return to the lineup on Sunday in New York.
Zuccarello was not on the ice for the Rangers morning skate because he was "receiving treatment". If Zuccarello can't go and Ryan Malone is claimed off of waivers at noon, the Rangers will have to recall a forward from Hartford (AHL).
Boucher failed to record a point while averaging just 9:24 TOI in three games during his recall.
Bernier, 29, has recorded one goal and four assists in nine games with Albany this season. He had just 12 points (3G / 9A) in 78 games with New Jersey a season ago. He was at Devils' practice this morning, skating on the fourth line with Stephen Gionta and Tuomo Ruutu.
Jenner has not played this season because of a broken hand he suffered in the preseason, but he has been progressing and skating on a regular line this morning suggests he could make his season debut on Tuesday vs. Carolina. Jenner had 16 goals and 13 assists (29 points) in 72 games in his rookie season and will likely find himself on Ryan Johansen's wing again, even if he does not start there in his debut.
Percy has been recalled and sent down a ton lately, but he still is not expected to be more than an insurance seventh defenseman on the Leafs upcoming two-game road trip.
Carrick was 'sent down' after Saturday's game, but it was simply a salary cap or 'paper move'. Toronto save $3,500 per day when he is not 'officially' on the roster. He played just over four minutes in his NHL debut on Saturday, so he is not fantasy relevant at this point of his career.
Zuccarello is "receiving treatment" this morning according to the Rangers. Alain Vigneault will address the media after the skate at which point we will update whether Zucc will be in the lineup tonight or not.
Krejci was a late scratch from Saturday's game vs. the Senators and his absence at Monday's practice puts his status for Tuesday in question. Chris Kelly remained between Milan Lucic and Seth Griffith this morning, so expect that line to stay together if Krejci is unavailable on Tuesday. The Bruins' pivot has nine points (3G / 6A) in nine games this season.
Stepan has shed his no-contact jersey which means he is probably cleared for contact, which is a big step in the right direction. The Rangers announced last week that he remained without a timetable, but Ryan Malone was placed on waivers on Sunday, which suggests that Stepan is getting close---being cleared for contact confirms that.
Coburn has not played since the season opener on October 8th because of a lower-body injury. He was nearing a return recently, but suffered a setback and went from day-to-day to out four weeks. They announced he would miss a month just 10 days ago, so his presence on the ice this morning suggests that he is ahead of schedule.
Harrington, 21, has been recalled a number of time this season, but has yet to make his NHL debut. That could change soon, because he should stick with the team for awhile with Olli Maatta out for one month after surgery to remove a tumour. He will likely be the seventh defenseman to start out, but he should work his way into the lineup. He has two assists in seven games with WBS.
Bieksa reportedly left the arena with a doctor and there is a lot of concern about Bieksa's eye. It was a dangerous looking play and something that could keep Bieksa sidelined for a lengthy period of time. Expect an update on Monday.
Gibson was the Ducks scheduled starter on Sunday night, but he suffered a lower-body injury in warmups and did not dress. Frederik Andersen did not dress either due to 'minor leg tightness' so Jason LaBarbera had to make his third start in three nights (started FRI and SAT in AHL) with goalie consultant Dwayne Roloson serving as his backup. Gibson will be examined on Monday.
Rinne gave up four goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Flames on Friday. Rinne wrapped up October with a 6-2-1 record, 1.97 GAA and .927 SV%. He is back in elite form and has reasserted himself as a must-start in all formats.
Lack allowed seven goals on 48 shots in a blowout loss to the Avalanche in his last start on October 24th. He has allowed 12 goals on 87 shots (.862 SV%) in his first three starts of the season. He will look to be better tonight against a Predators team who are off to a 6-2-2 start to the year.
Elliott stopped 27 of 29 shots in the Blues shootout win over the Avalanche on Saturday. Elliott has won three in a row with a 2.26 GAA and .914 SV%. He finished October with a 4-2-1 record and a GAA under 2.00 (1.96). We gave you his ridiculous numbers over three years with St. Louis in the preseason, so this should not surprise you. Start him vs. the Rangers.
McIlrath, 22, has not record a point in eight games with Hartford this season. He has been recalled after the Rangers lost Ryan McDonagh and Kevin Klein to injuries on Saturday night. McIlrath has not recorded a point in two career NHL games.
