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.
Mason allowed two goals on 19 shots in Sunday's win over the Sabres. It was a nice, easy day for Mason, who will go head-to-head with Roberto Luongo tonight. Mason has won just two in his last five starts with a 2.40 GAA and .914 SV%. He has gone 1-1 with a 2.04 / .913 against Florida this season.
Price stopped 28 of 30 shots in a 2-0 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. The Habs could not solve Evgeni Nabokov at the other end of the ice. It was Price's second loss in three games, but he has still recorded the W in eight of his last 11. He looks poised to carry the Habs into the playoffs and add a Stanley Cup to his already impressive 2013-14 resume.
Price allowed three goals on 37 shots in a 5-3 win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He stayed back in Montreal for last night's game, but will start tonight vs. the Islanders. He has won seven of nine starts since the Olympic break, while posting a 2.57 GAA and .923 SV% in the process. Price is a must-start tonight vs. the Islanders.
Emelin is among a handful of players who will be left in Montreal to rest in advance of their meeting with the Islanders back at the Bell Centre on Thursday.
The Canadiens will let their 35-year-old defenseman stay in Montreal and wait for Thursday's game vs. the Islanders. The Habs are locked into a playoff spot, so they have the luxury of resting players down the stretch.
Price will stay in Montreal and rest as Peter Budaj gets the call vs. the Blackhawks. When the Habs return, Price will start both of the final two regular season games vs. the Rangers and Islanders.
Budaj gave up four goals on 43 shots in a 7-4 win over the Senators on Friday. He allowed three goals early in the first period, but shut the door while his team posted seven unanswered. He has not played a lot lately, but has gone 10-8-2 with a 2.49 GAA and .910 SV% this season.
Gorges has been out of the Habs lineup since March 6th with a broken hand. Gorges return is perfect timing for the Canadiens who are gearing up for a run at the Stanley Cup. He has one goal and 12 assists (13 points) with a plus-7 rating in 63 games this season. He will be paired with P.K Subban on Wednesday.
Ward stopped 28 of 29 shots in a shootout loss to the Senators on March 31st. It was a strong outing for Ward, but he was out-duelled by Craig Anderson. Tonight, he will face a Rangers team battling for home-ice. He was victorious in his first start vs. the blueshirts, but has struggled going 4-6-3 with a 3.33 GAA and .88 SV% on the road.
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.
Howard stopped 21 of 23 shots in a win over the Sabres of Friday. Howie has now won three in a row with a 2.00 GAA and .929 SV%. Tonight, he is a must-start as he goes up against the Sabres again. Detroit's magic number is 3, so a win tonight all but assures the playoffs for the 23rd straight season.
Lehtonen allowed three goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Panthers on Sunday. It was a terrible loss for the Stars, but Lehtonen will get a chance to redeem himself tonight vs. the Predators. Dallas sits one-point up on the Coyotes for the final Wild Card spot, so this is a must-win for Lehtonen.
Iginla skated this morning, but left the ice prior to the rest of the team coming on. His absence at the morning skate suggests that he will miss a second straight game and makes it three out of the last four. Loui Eriksson will stay on the top line, where he has enjoyed success with Iggy out.
Reimer was tagged with four goals on 41 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Jets on Saturday. Reimer still has not recorded a win in a game he started since January 21st. The Leafs have completely imploded and need to run the table with help to even have a sniff at the playoffs. Reimer will take on a Lightning team who lit him up for five goals on 30 shots two and half weeks ago.
Updating an earlier report: It is confirmed that Huberdeau will return tonight and he will skate on the third-line with Drew Shore and Jesse Winchester.
Downie has missed the last eight games, but will likely be back vs. the Panthers tonight. With Zac Rinaldo getting suspended for the remainder of the regular season, Downie would slide in for him.
Rangers' head coach Alain Vigneault said he is not sure whether he will play McDonagh at all before the end of the regular season. We may have to wait until the playoffs before we see McDonagh back on the blueshirts' blueline.
Green left Saturday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return. He did not travel with the Capitals to St. Louis and won't meet them in Carolina. There is no word whether Green will be available for the final two home games of the season. His injury leaves the Capitals blueline very young and inexperienced.
Bishop gave up five goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Stars on Saturday. All of a sudden Bishop is having a hard time keeping the puck out of his net. He has won eight of his last 14 starts, despite posting a 2.74 GAA and .901 SV%. He is still collecting the W's, but needs to be more steady if the Lightning are going to do any damage in the playoffs.
