Pastrnak missed Tuesday’s game with a foot injury and is expected to miss the next three games. Pastrnak will not travel on the road trip, which means that Alex Khokhlachev will remain with the team.
Talbot did not record a point in two games with the Bruins, but registered four assists in three games with Providence. Chris Kelly suffered a season-ending leg injury on Tuesday, which opened the door for Talbot to return to the NHL.
Kelly will undergo season ending surgery to repair his broken femur. Kelly, who isn’t a fantasy relevant forward was a very important depth piece for the Bruins and a great locker room guy. With Kelly out, Max Talbot has been recalled from Providence (AHL).
Cormier has one goal, one assist and six penalty minutes in nine games with Manitoba. He has been recalled because Andrew Copp has been placed on IR. Look for Cormier to make his season debut on Wednesday.
Copp suffered an upper-body injury injury on Halloween and was held out of Monday’s game. Comp has been placed on IR so the Jets could recall Patrice Cormier from Manitoba (AHL).
Kopitar took an elbow to the face early in Tuesday’s loss to the Blues. Kopitar played just 5:04 before retiring to the dressing room for the evening. There was no update on his status following the game, but expect the Kings to provide the severity of his injury within the next 24 hours.
Reimer made 43 saves on 44 shots in the Maple Leafs 4-1 win over the Stars on Monday. Dallas peppered Reimer from start to finish, but he stood tall, earning his second win of the season. With Jonathan Bernier sidelined with an injury, Reimer will make a second straight start tonight vs. the Jets.
McDavid crashed hard into the end boards late in the second period and got up clutching his shoulder. It was a heavy collision and the Oilers should provide the media with an update following the contest or on Wednesday.
Hemsky will sit tonight vs. the Bruins, which means that Devin Shore will make his NHL debut.
Lehtonen was yanked after he allowed three goals on 11 shots in the Stars loss to the Panthers on October 24th. Lehtonen has gone 3-1-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .898 SV% this season. With Antti Niemi starting last night, Lehtonen will go tonight vs. the Bruins—Boston comes in ranked 1st in the NHL in scoring, with 3.90 goals per game.
Tyutin served as a healthy scratch in the last two games, but will be back in the lineup tonight in San Jose. With Tyutin coming back in, Dalton Prout will become a healthy scratch. Tyutin has one assist a and minus-6 rating this season.
Jones allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Sharks win over the Avalanche on Sunday. Jones has gone 6-3-0 with a 1.88 GAA and .932 SV% in his fist nine games with San Jose and draws a great matchup tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Jones is a must-start with Columbus averaging just 2.08 goals per game.
Bobrovkst was pulled after allowing three goals on 11 shots in the Blue Jackets loss to the Jets last Saturday. He started both games of the back-to-back so it wasn’t surprising to see him struggle in his second game in as many nights. He comes into Saturday with two wins, a 2.80 GAA and .900 SV% in his last five starts.
Crawford allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Kings on Monday. Crawford has been great to start the 2015-16 season, winning five of his last six and six of nine with a 1.79 GAA and .938 SV% overall. On Wednesday, he will face a Blues team that is 12th in the NHL in scoring this season.
Bishop gave up two goals on 33 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Bruins last Saturday. Bishop has lost three straight starts despite posting a strong 1.70 GAA and .939 SV%. Andrei Vasilevskiy started on Sunday, but Bishop will go tonight vs. the Red Wings. In his first start vs. Detroit, Bishop allowed two goals on 23 shots in a 3-1 loss.
Hossa will miss his second straight game with a lower-body concern, that is still not believed to be overly serious. With Hossa out, Ryan Garbutt will continue to skate on Jonathan Toews’ wing. Hossa is day-to-day.
Neuvirth allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Flyers loss in Buffalo on Friday. He is 2-1-0 with a 1.91 GAA and .939 SV% in four starts and one relief appearance with the Flyers. Neuvirth will get the nod in the second half of the back-to-back—the Oilers have averaged 3.33 goals per game in their last six contests.
Jones allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Sharks win over the Avalanche on Sunday. Jones has gone 6-3-0 with a 1.88 GAA and .932 SV% in his fist nine games with San Jose and draws a great matchup tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Jones is a must-start with Columbus averaging just 2.08 goals per game.
Gormley was a healthy scratch in three of the last four games, but will dress tonight vs. the Flames. Gormley has no points and three shots on goal in three games this season.
Guenin has no points in nine games this season. Tuesday will mark the second time in three games that he has been a healthy scratch. Brandon Gormley will take Guenin’s spot in the lineup.
