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Haula will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
With Kyle Brodziak set to return on Thursday, Haula is expected to take a seat. Haula has not registered a point in nine straight games.
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Malkin is expected to miss 2-4 days with an undisclosed injury.
Malkin missed practice the last two days as “maintenance” but it was clearly more serious than that as he was held out of Wednesday’s game and could miss the Penguins back-to-back on the weekend. Monitor Gino’s status heading into the weekend.
Krejci is expected to shift back to centre on Thursday.
After playing his first four games back on the wing, Krejci is expected to shift back to centre between Carl Soderberg and Loui Eriksson. Krejci has two assists and six shots on goal in the four games back.
Connolly (hand) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday.
Connolly missed 15 games with a fractured finger, but is finally expected to make his Bruins debut on Thursday after being acquired from the Lightning at the traded deadline. Connolly had 12 goals and three assists (15 points) in 50 games with Tampa Bay.
Goalie Start
Crawford will be in goal on Thursday vs. Vancouver.
Crawford gave up three goals on 34 shots in the Blackhawks 4-3 victory over the Jets on Sunday. Crawford finished March at 7-3-1 with a 2.32 GAA and .933 SV%, easily one of his better months of the season. He starts the home stretch tonight versus a Canucks team who he is 0-1-1 with a 4.07 GAA and .877 SV% against this season.
St. Louis (knee) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday.
St. Louis missed the last eight games with a knee injury, but he will be back in the lineup tonight in Minnesota. St. Louis has registered 20 goals and 27 assists (47 points) in 68 games this season.
Goalie Start
Lundqvist will be between the pipes on Thursday.
Lundqvist allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Rangers 3-2 win over Winnipeg on Tuesday. His return didn’t go well, but Tuesday was an excellent outing for King Henrik, who appears to have re-claimed his spot as the Rangers’ starter. Tonight Lundqvist will face a Wild team who have won five in a row and seven of their last eight contests.
Goalie Start
Hiller starts on Thursday in St. Louis.
Hiller surrendered three goals on 36 shots in the Flames win over the Stars on Monday. Hiller has won two straight starts so he will make his third consecutive start tonight in St. Louis. Hiller has posted a 2.37 GAA and .924 SV% in the two wins, but will be in tough against the Blues—Hiller has gone 0-2-0 with a 3.58 GAA and .891 SV% against St. Louis this season.
Kesler (elbow) was given Wednesday off; expected to play on Friday.
Kesler was held out of Wednesday’s contest as he rested up an elbow injury. He is expected to be back in the lineup on Friday against the Avalanche. With Kesler likely back-in, expect Emerson Etem to take a seat.
Goalie Start
Andersen gets back into net on Wednesday.
Andersen allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Ducks win over the Islanders on Saturday. John Gibson started Sunday, but the Ducks will go back to Andersen tonight vs. Edmonton. Andersen has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .933 SV% against the Oilers this season.
Kesler (elbow) took part in the morning skate; game-time decision.
Goalie Start
Allen starts at Thursday against the Flames.
Allen gave up two goals on 26 shots in the Blues win in Pittsburgh on March 24th. Brian Elliott started the last two games, but Allen will go tonight vs. the Flames. In his first 12 starts and three relief appearances at home this season, Allen has gone 10-3-1 with a 2.38 GAA and .898 SV%. Calgary comes in having won their last two games while scoring five goals in each.
Goalie Start
Scrivens gets the nod on Wednesday.
Scrivens allowed three goals on 44 shots in the Oilers win over the Avalanche on March 25th. Richard Bachman has started the last two games, but will not be available tonight due to a personal issue. Scrivens has been really bad on the road this season, having gone 2-8-7 with a 3.13 GAA and .891 SV% in 18 starts away from Edmonton.
Goalie Start
Andersen was the first goalie off of the ice for the Ducks.
Andersen allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Ducks win over the Islanders on Saturday. John Gibson started Sunday, but the Ducks will go back to Andersen tonight vs. Edmonton. Andersen has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .933 SV% against the Oilers this season.
Goalie Start
Stalock will make his third consecutive start on Wednesday.
Stalock allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Sharks loss to the Penguins on Saturday. He has started the last two games, stopping 47 of 51 shots (.922 SV%). Stalock has gone 4-3-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .919 SV% in seven games at home this season.
Goalie Start
Mason starts Wednesday in Pittsburgh.
Mason stopped 42 of 44 shots in the Flyers loss to the Sharks on Saturday. He has played well in his last two games, stopping 76 of the last 79 (.962 SV%) shots that he has faced. Tonight he gets the start in Pittsburgh—Mason has struggled on the road, having going 1-12-6 with a 2.64 GAA and .912 SV% in 20 starts away from Philadelphia.
Call up / Send down
The Oilers have recalled Tyler Bunz from Oklahoma City (AHL).
Goalie Start
Scrivens is expected to get the nod on Wednesday in Anaheim.
Scrivens allowed three goals on 44 shots in the Oilers win over the Avalanche on March 25th. Richard Bachman has started the last two games, but will not be available tonight due to a personal issue. Scrivens has been really bad on the road this season, having gone 2-8-7 with a 3.13 GAA and .891 SV% in 18 starts away from Edmonton.
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