Rask allowed two goals on 26 shots in a win over the Flyers on Saturday. Rask is having a ridiculous season. He is fifth in the NHL in Wins (35) and GAA (2.04), third in SV% (.930) and first in Shutouts (7)… It does not get any better than that. It looks like it will be #TuukkaTime tonight and could be #VezinaTime come June.
Hanzal was listed as questionable, but he will no play tonight after suffering a lower-body injury on Saturday. This is a tough break for the Coyotes, who are battling for the final Wild Card spot in the West.
Cowen will miss his fifth straight game tonight and with just three more games after tonight, his season appears to be over. If that i the case, Cowen has finished the season with six goals, nine assists (15 points) with an EVEN plus/minus rating, 45 penalty minutes, 99 blocked shots 214 hits and 68 shots.
Miller will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. It is likely that Miller is dealing with a small injury, but with the playoffs looming, the Bruins are resting him while they can.
Kearns has recorded three goals, one assist and six penalty minutes in 22 games this season with San Jose. He has recorded 25 points (6G / 19A) and 72 penalty minutes in 45 games with Worcester and ranks fifth in scoring on the team.
Scrivens allowed two goals on 26 shots in a shootout win over the Coyotes on Friday. He was then given Sunday night off so Viktor Fasth could face his former team, but will be back in the cage tonight vs. Colorado. Scrivens has lost six of his last nine starts with a 3.87 GAA and .892 SV%.
Rinne allowed two goals on 29 shots in Friday's 5-2 win over Anaheim. It was a nice bounce-back game for Rinne, who was shelled for seven by the Stars in his previous start. The Predators playoff chances are nearly non-existent, so he will attempt to get retribution and play spoiler tonight vs. Dallas once again.
Thomas Greiss will get another start for Phoenix as Smith remains sidelined with a knee injury. There was no real update other than he is still day-to-day. Monitor his status before Thursday's game vs. Nashville.
Bobrovsky stopped all 31 shots that he faced in a 4-0 win over the Islanders on Sunday. He returned from an illness to win two of his last four started with a 1.72 GAA, .948 SV% and two shutouts. The Jackets are looking to solidify their Wild Card spot and hurt the Coyotes playoff chances Tuesday. Bob is 16-9-2 at Nationwide Arena this season.
Crawford stopped 21 of 23 shots in a 4-2 win over the Blues on Sunday. Crawford has been really consistent this season. He has posted a 2.00 GAA and .918 SV% in his last 10, which is right on par with his numbers on the season (2.22 / .918). Tonight, he faces a Canadiens team who are resting multiple players, but have won seven of their last eight.
Holtby allowed three goals on 38 shots in a shootout W over the Islanders on Saturday. Despite being in St. Louis, the Capitals will go with Holtby instead of Jaroslav Halak vs. his former team. Washington's playoff hopes have nearly evaporated, but an unlikely win tonight could keep their dreams alive.
Greiss allowed two goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Oilers on Friday. Greiss has lost four straight despite posting a solid 2.16 GAA and .917 SV%. Over those four games, the Coyotes offence has fallen asleep at the wheel, scoring just four goals. They are a team desperate for two points tonight in Columbus.
Ashton has been recalled and will likely play with Nazem Kadri and David Clarkson tonight with Dave Bolland likely out. Ashton has three assists in 31 games with the Leafs this season and is still searching for his first NHL goal. Tonight, will mark his 47th career NHL game and it will come against the team that drafted him 29th overall in 2009.
Greening has been out since March 28th with a lower-body injury. Greening's season could be over at this point.
Ehrhoff has to get 40 stitches on his ear after being hit by a puck on Sunday. He will be in the lineup tonight vs. the Red Wings and skate with Rasmus Ristolainen as his D-partner.
Bolland is dealing with pain in the area where he had surgery to repair a severed tendon in his ankle. One would think maybe the Maple Leafs and Bolland rushed his return if he is dealing with significant pain in that surgically repaired area. If Bolland does not play tonight, expect him to be shut down for the rest of the season.
Vokoun has not played all season after having surgery for a blood clot in his pelvis in September. It is unlikely that Vokoun will play any part in the Penguins' playoff run, but this is great news for Vokoun.
Hanzal was injured in Saturday's game vs. Edmonton. He played just 10:33 (AVG 18:41) before retiring to the dressing room for the night. He reportedly received treatment this morning, but his status remains in question. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups.
Steen has missed the last three games, but will be back in tonight vs. Washington. He has had an exceptional year, potting 33 goals with 27 assists (60 points) in 64 games. Expect him to skate on the top-line with his regular centreman David Backes.
Bruins head coach Claude Julien said that Iginla could probably play, but is being given a maintenance day. It is sounding more and more like the B's are simply resting their veteran forward before the playoffs.
