Bernier allowed two goals on 37 shots in a 5-2 win over the Islanders on Tuesday. He gets the call tonight against the 10-9-2 Predators. Bernier has seen a ton of rubber this season, but he has been equal to the task posting a .939 SV% in 14 appearances. His only shutout of the season came against these Predators so he should make for another strong start tonight.
After he plays two games, he will be there to stay because he will have to go through waivers to get back to the AHL. The Red Wings will obviously not place him on waivers, because he would immediately be claimed. Nyquist led the Grand Rapids Griffins with 21 points (7G / 14A) in 15 games. Hopefully the talented forward sparks the Red Wings quiet offence. Expect him to skate on a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen.
Bickell was injured in the first period of Tuesday's contest with the Avalanche. Bickell has not been the player he was in the 2013 playoffs, tallying five goals and one assist in 22 games.
Ashton appeared in 13 games with the Maple Leafs, registering one assist while averaging 7:56 TOI. His designation to the AHL could be paving the way for Tyler Bozak (hamstring) to return tonight.
Schneider allowed one goal on 20 shots in a tough-luck loss to the Kings last Friday. Schneider has a great 1.98 GAA and .918 SV% in nine appearances… But just one win. In his last three starts the Devils have scored a total of one goal. He will face the Kings again tonight, hopefully for his owners, New Jersey can find the twine this time around.
Coach Claude Julien said after the 2-1 victory that it was "obviously a lower body injury where he couldn't come back" and that Seidenberg would be evaluated after the team returned to Boston. In 20 games this season, Seidenberg has six assists and a plus-10 rating. He has missed five games in the previous three seasons. Monitor his status following Thursday's morning skate for an injury update.
Dennis Seidenberg was hurt last night so Miller gets the call-up in case he can not play tomorrow vs. St. Louis. Miller has spent the last three season with Providence. He has never played at the NHL level but has one goal and two assists in 12 games in the AHL this season.
Zucker was recalled this morning and will get in the lineup for his second game of the season. Zucker is a fan favorite in Minnesota, so Wild fans should be excited to see him skate on the second line. The move forces, Nino Niederreiter down to the third line and Justin Fontaine to the fourth. Torrey Mitchell who appeared to be injured last night will be scratched.
Dumba was a healthy scratch last night vs. Ottawa, but he returns tonight in place of Nate Prosser. The rookie defenseman did not record a point in 11:41 TOI in his last outing on Sunday.
Harding was pulled after allowing three goals on 19 shots in a loss to the Canadiens last night. Coach Mike Yeo will allow him the opportunity to redeem himself tonight in his first career start vs. Ottawa. The way his season has gone it would be logical to expect him to be back on-top of his game tonight.
Varlamov regained his form on Tuesday, stopped 36 of 37 shots in a 5-1 win over Chicago. The Avalanche got him out to an early 3-0 lead and he was able to coast to the finish. His three straight losses prior to Tuesday proved to us why he has a career .914 SV% and that he won't maintain a SV% above .930 all season. However he is on a good team, and .914 is not so bad, he remains a solid number-1 fantasy option.
Korobov's assignment suggests either Mark Barberio and/or Keith Aulie are ready to return to the lineup tomorrow. Korobov played 13:21 in his NHL debut on Tuesday. He returns to the AHL where he has six assists in 13 games.
Hiller allowed five goals on 20 shots in a loss to the Lightning last Thursday. He has yielded the last two starts to Viktor Fasth (both losses) but will be back in the cage tonight when the Ducks welcome the Devils. Hiller is 4-0-0 with a 1.82 GAA and .941 SV% at home this season.
Gionta twisted his ankle in practice on Tuesday but is good-to-go tonight. Gionta is not fantasy relevant, he has one assist in 19 games.
Duchene will miss Thursday's game vs. Phoenix and Saturday against Los Angeles. He could return next Wednesday when the Avalanche take on the Blues.
Gustav Nyquist earned a spot on the Detroit Red Wings' roster based on his performance last season but was a victim of the salary cap and the club's roster squeeze. Nyquist leads the Griffins with 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 15 games. Once he plays two more NHL games, he is here to stay, because he would then need to pass through waivers to be sent back to the AHL. Perhaps Nyquist will play on a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen, since there was an open space there in practice Wednesday.
Stars coach Lindy Ruff did not have much of an update after practice. “I know he got hit in the face and he’s going to be evaluated,” Ruff said. “He hit him pretty hard, so we are concerned there might be some damage.” At this point, Chiasson’s status for Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers at is up in the air.
Parkes has been recalled to maximize their cap space for long-term IR purposes. He'll be sent down when the Red Wings recall Gustav Nyquist tomorrow.
Backstrom would be eligible to return whenever he is healthy. There has been no word on how Backstrom is feeling or how serious his concussion is. Consider him out indefinitely as the Wild will continue to roll with Josh Harding as their starter and Darcy Kuemper as his backup.
Marleau was reportedly fine after the accident and his presence on the ice this morning confirmed that. He is good to go for Thursday vs. Tampa Bay.
