Andersson was sent down prior to Monday’s game in Brooklyn, but has been recalled for the All-Star break. There’s no word if another roster move will be made after the break.
Carr was injured early in Monday’s game in Columbus. He left after playing just 3:32 and is questionable for Tuesday’s game in Montreal. If he can’t play, expect Jacob De La Rose to play.
Barkov, 20, was the second overall pick in the 2013 draft. He has collected 30 points (12G / 18A) in 38 games this season. In his first three NHL seasons, Barkov has 90 points (36G / 54A) in 163 career games.
Schneider allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Devils win in Winnipeg on Saturday. Schneider has won four straight games while posting a 2.50 GAA, .936 SV% and one shutout. On Tuesday, Schneider will make his second start of the season vs. the Penguins—in the first meeting he stopped all 21 shots that he faced in a 4-0 shutout win.
Varlamov stayed in Colorado to deal with the civil suit against him from his ex-girlfriend. With Varlamov not going on the trip, Calvin Pickard is expected to start both games of the back-to-back and Roman Will has been called up to serve as his backup.
Semyon Varlamov is not travelling on the Avs’ two-game road trip, so Will, 23, has been recalled to serve as Calvin Pickard’s backup. Will is the Rampage’s backup and he’s gone 6-5-2 with a 3.38 GAA and .895 SV% in 16 games this season.
Pickard allowed two goals on 21 shots in Colorado’s loss in Columbus on January 16th. Semyon Varlamov started the last four games, but will get the night off in San Jose. Pickard is 2-1-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .922 SV% this season and faces a Sharks team that has won seven of their last nine games.
Niemi allowed three goals on 15 shots in the Stars’ 3-1 loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. Despite the Stars badly outplaying Colorado, Semyon Varlamov outplayed Niemi. It looks like he will make his third consecutive start tonight, having gone 1-3-2 with a 3.36 GAA and .877 SV% in the month of January.
Pulkkinen is a little banged up, so he will come out of the lineup tonight to give Eric Tangradi a chance to make his Red Wings debut. Pulkkinen’s injury is not serious and he is considered day-to-day.
When Tagradi was called up, he was leading Grand Rapids (AHL) in points (31) and with Teemu Pulkkinen banged up, Tangradi will make his Red Wings debut vs. the Islanders. Despite great numbers at the AHL level, he has just 15 points (5G / 10A) in 144 career NHL games with the Penguins, Jets and Canadiens.
Rask allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Bruins loss to the Canucks on Thursday. Jonas Gustavsson started on Saturday, so it looks like they’ll go back to Rask tonight in Philadelphia. Rask has lost six of his last eight starts while posting a 2.64 GAA and .914 SV%. Tonight will be his third start against the Flyers—he is 0-1-1 with a 4.00 GAA and .862 SV% in the first two.
Subban missed the morning skate with the flu, so he is listed as a game-time decision. Subban hasn’t missed many games in his NHL career, so expect him to play vs. the Blue Jackets.
Gilbert was activated from IR and will play on Monday if P.K Subban (flu) is unable to play. Gilbert has just one assist in 36 games this season.
Girgensons missed the last four games but will return to the lineup on Monday vs. the Rangers. Girgensons, who has just three goals and five assists in 40 games this season, will skate on the second line with Jack Eichel and Matt Moulson.
Miller allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Canucks loss in Pittsburgh on Saturday. He has dropped three of his last four starts while posting a 2.68 GAA and .933 SV%. In this four starts, Miller has faced an overwhelming 41.25 shots per game, so the Canucks clearly have some issues to work out. Tonight he faces a Predators team that has won three of four.
Sutter has been sidelined since November 10th, but is expected to play on Tuesday. Sutter skated on the top line between Daniel Sedin and Jannik Hansen at Monday’s practice, so not only will he return, but he will return as the first line centre. Before getting hurt, Sutter had eight points (4G / 4A) in 16 games.
The Rangers typically rest Boyle on the tail-end of a back-to-back, which is the case tonight. Head coach Alain Vigneault said Boyle has looked tired the last few games, so he will get him an extended All-Star break rest.
McIlrath was a healthy scratch in the last three games, but will replace Dan Boyle tonight in the second game of a back-to-back. McIlrath has two goals and one assist in 20 games this season.
Lundqvist allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Rangers loss in Ottawa last night. Despite the loss and heavy workload, Lundqvist will start again tonight vs. the Sabres. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Lundqvist, who comes into play at 14-3-2 with a 2.20 GAA and .924 SV% on home ice this season.
Nash underwent examination on Tuesday and it revealed that he is dealing with a bone bruise that will keep him out of the lineup until after the All-Star break.
