Hodgson missed the last eight games with a finger injury. Despite missing all that time, Hodgson remains the Sabres' leader in points with 19 (8G / 11A). This is a positive step in Hodgson's return to the lineup.
Mason allowed three goals on 29 shots in a win over the Coyotes on Saturday. It was Mason's sixth win in his last seven games and 17th of the season. Tonight he will face the Habs for the second time this season, in the first meeting (Dec. 12) he stopped 20 of 21 shots in a 2-1 win.
Urbom, a Devils draft pick, started the year with New Jersey before Washington claimed him off waivers. Things have come full-circle and Urbom is back with New Jersey after dressing in 20 games with the Caps (recorded 1G / 1A). In 14 career games with the Devils he has two goals.
Calvert has missed the last seven games after suffering a shoulder injury on December 21. In 17 games this season he has recorded four goals and four assists.
The Panthers are set to take on the Devils on Saturday, so Olsen will not play tomorrow but could be in the lineup on Saturday. Thursday will be the third consecutive game that Olsen has missed with an upper-body injury he suffered last Tuesday.
Gunnarsson is skating with Mark Fraser in practice which suggests that he is not 100% and likely will miss his second straight game on Thursday. Tim Gleason would stay paired with Dion Phaneuf if Gunnarsson can't play.
Clarkson reportedly looked extremely good skating before practice which is a positive sign for the Maple Leafs forward who did not play on Tuesday. Skating today suggests that he will be good to go tomorrow vs. the Hurricanes, barring any unforeseen setbacks. Offensively, Clarkson's first season in Toronto has been a major disappointment. He has eight points (3G / 5A) in 31 games.
Lundqvist stopped 36 of 39 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss vs. the Blue Jackets on Monday. As expected he was named to the Swedish national team for the Olympics, that could potentially be the confidence boost he needs to turn his season around. He draws a tough assignment tonight when he takes on the Blackhawks in Chicago.
Hornqvist played 9:05 before retiring to the locker room for the evening. He blocked a shot in the first period which may have resulted in the lower-body injury, but that is unknown. Hornqvist is listed as day-to-day and the Predators are back in action tomorrow night, so monitor his status during their morning skate.
Tyutin left Monday's game after playing just 6:43 and did not return. There is no word if this is just a maintenance day for Tyutin, but monitor his status leading up to Friday's meeting with the Hurricanes. If he is unable to go, Dalton Prout will play.
Quick stopped 27 of 28 shots in a 3-1 win over the Canucks on Saturday. It was Quick's first start since November 12 after missing nearly two months with a grade 2 groin strain. He will face the Wild for the first time since the season opener, when he stopped 27 of 29 shots in a 3-2 shootout
An illness will not keep Lucic out longterm. The Bruins are back in action on Thursday, monitor his status during Thursday's morning skate.
Despite allowing five goals on 34 shots, Fleury came away victorious against the Jets on Saturday. Fleury continues to pace the NHL with 24 wins in 36 appearances. He will face the Canucks for the second time this season. In the first meeting he allowed three goals on 39 shots in a 4-3 shootout win.
Despite allowing five goals on 34 shots, Fleury came away victorious against the Jets on Saturday. Fleury continues to pace the NHL with 24 wins in 36 appearances. He will face the Canucks for the second time this season. In the first meeting he allowed three goals on 39 shots in a 4-3 shootout win.
Niemi was yanked after allowing three goals on 14 shots in a loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. He was given Sunday night off and there was rumblings that he wouldn't start tonight, but he gets the nod. The first time he faced the Predators he allowed three goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 loss.
Anderson allowed three goals on 29 shots in a OT win over the Habs on Saturday. Anderson has won five straight starts and has 14 wins on the season. During his five-game winning streak he has posted a 1.99 GAA and .937 SV%. He has a tough matchup vs. the Avalanche on Wednesday.
Okposo missed Monday's game because of the birth of his child. He will reenter the lineup and Peter Regin likely comes out. Okposo is having a great season alongside John Tavares, he has posted 42 points (16G / 26A) in 43 games.
Berra allowed three goals on 20 shots in a loss to the Flyers last Tuesday. He was given the next two games off, but will be back in net tonight vs. the Coyotes. He enters play tonight with a 3-4-0 record, 3.16 GAA and .909 SV% on the road.
Nabokov was injured in Monday's win over the Stars. This is the second time this season that Nabby has been sidelined with a lower-body injury. Like the first time around, Kevin Poulin will take the reigns as the Islanders starter for the time-being.
Poulin allowed two goals on 13 shots in a winning relief effort of an injured Evgeni Nabokov on Monday. He has struggled to put together wins this season, but this is back-to-back W's for Poulin. He will be in tough vs. an angry Maple Leafs team looking to avenge a 7-1 blowout in their last game.
