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Helm was back at practice for the first time since suffering an oblique injury, but he left the skate midway through, so he seems doubtful to be in the lineup on Thursday vs. Columbus.

Holtby made 16 saves on 17 shots in the Capitals dominant 6-1 win over the Sabres on Saturday. Holtby has won three of his last four while posting a 1.51 GAA and .945 SV%. He will take on a Rangers team who are 11-1-2 in their last 14 games—over that span, New York has averaged 3.43 goals per game.

Kadri was scratched from Monday's game against the Islanders and he will also be a healthy scratch in tonight's game vs. Buffalo and Friday's game in Calgary. It was speculated that Kadri was scratched because he was late for a team meeting, but Leafs president Brendan Shanahan said "there's more to this [then being late for a meeting]."

Bernier allowed four goals on 43 shots in the Jets 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders on Monday. He has dropped three in a row while posting a 4.63 GAA and .879 SV%. However, he has a good chance to snap that losing skid with the Sabres in town—he posted a 10-shot shutout in his first start against Buffalo this season.

Talbot made 29 saves on 30 shots in the Rangers 2-1 win over the Islanders last night. The 27-year-old has been sensational since the Rangers lost Henrik Lundqvist. In his last eight starts, Talbot has gone 6-1-1 with a 1.61 GAA and .946 SV%. Tonight he will take on a Capitals team who have won three of four while averaging 4.00 goals per game.

The Maple Leafs had just five healthy defensemen on their roster, so they have recalled MacWilliam, who is expected to make his NHL debut tonight.

Brooks Orpik is questionable for tonight’s game, so the Capitals have recalled Schilling. The 26-year-old has appeared in three NHL games with the Capitals this season. Schilling recorded 13 points (2G / 11A) and 44 penalty minutes in 48 games with Hershey this season.

The Islanders do not practice until tomorrow, so they likely won’t confirmed the report until tomorrow. If he misses two weeks, he would miss about five games, which isn’t too bad. Expect Brian Strait to have a permanent spot on the Isles’ blue line with Leddy out.

Palat took a shot off of the foot and was forced to leave yesterday’s win over the Canadiens. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said the X-rays “looked okay” but Palat will be reevaluated. Monitor his status leading up to Thursday’s game in Boston.

Quick allowed one goal on 18 shots in the Kings 1-0 OT loss to the Penguins on Saturday. Quick has gone 2-1-1 with a 2.65 GAA and .875 SV% in four starts in March. Tonight will be his second start of the season against Colorado—he made 42 saves in a 4-1 win in their first meeting.

Eakin was a late scratch for disciplinary reason. There is no word on what Eakin did to warrant being a healthy scratch, but Brett Ritchie will be in the lineup for the Stars pivot.

Demers was a game-time decision and was a late scratch because of an illness that forced him out of the morning skate. Consider him day-to-day and monitor his status leading up to Thursday’s game in Carolina.

Klingberg was listed as questionable after leaving Saturday’s game early. There was no word throughout the day, nor in warmups, but he will play tonight in Philadelphia. He has 36 points (10G / 26A) in 52 games this season.

Adam, 24, came over from the Sabres organization this season and has registered five goals and 13 assists (18 points) in 31 games with Springfield (AHL). Adam is expected to skate on the Blue Jackets fourth line.

Foligno was scratched from Tuesday’s game because of flu-like symptoms and was replaced by Luke Adam. There was no word of any ailment prior to pre-game warmups, he even took part in the Blue Jackets morning skate. Monitor his status prior to Thursday’s game in Detroit.

Lehtonen was pulled after allowing three goals on 14 shots in the Stars loss in Florida last Thursday. Jhonas Enroth started and lost on Saturday, so it will be Lehtonen tonight in Philly. Since the All Star break, Lehtonen has gone 7-3-3 while posting a 2.97 GAA and .907 SV% in 14 starts.

Strait has been a healthy scratch for the last four games, but will be in tonight with Nick Leddy out with a lower-body injury. Strait has six points (2G / 4A) in 38 games this season.

Leddy suffered a lower-body injury in the Islanders overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Monday. He was listed as a game-time decision, but will be held out of tonight’s game against the Rangers. Leddy will be replace by Brian Strait.

Shattenkirk has missed the last 16 games after undergoing surgery on his abdomen. Shattenkirk took part in line rush drills and has been on the ice for a couple of weeks now. His status remains week-to-week, but he is progressing well. It doesn’t appear as if a return is imminent, but it is definitely getting closer.

Quick allowed one goal on 18 shots in the Kings 1-0 OT loss to the Penguins on Saturday. Quick has gone 2-1-1 with a 2.65 GAA and .875 SV% in four starts in March. Tonight will be his second start of the season against Colorado—he made 42 saves in a 4-1 win in their first meeting.