Holland goes from first-line centre to healthy scratch in one game. In four games since coming over from the Ducks, Holland registered one goal on five shots. He will likely cycle in-and-out of the lineup with the Maple Leafs getting healthy.
Tonight will mark exactly one month since Bozak last played. Bozak said he wanted to play on Saturday but the doctors would not clear him. He will skate on the top-line with Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk and centre the top power-play unit. He has three goals and three assists in 11 games before getting hurt.
Brodeur allowed two goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Sharks on Saturday. Brodeur was hit in the head by Brent Burns and laid on ice not moving, but ended up finishing the game. The loss snapped a five game winning streak for Brodeur, but he will look to start a new streak tonight vs. Winnipeg.
Rask gave up two goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Blues on Thursday. He was given the night off on Saturday, so he is back in the cage rested tonight vs. a strong Penguins team. In his first start against Pittsburgh he allowed three goals on 34 shots in a 3-2 loss.
Bozak is skating on the top line with Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk which is a good sign he will be back in the lineup tonight vs. Columbus. We will get an official word from the Maple Leafs following the morning skate.
Thomas stopped 21 of 24 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames on Friday. Tonight will be his ninth straight start, he is 3-4-1 with a 2.59 GAA and .911 SV% his previous eight starts. He will face a Flyers team who scored two goals on five shots on Thomas before he got hurt on October 8.
Reaves has been more known as the energy guy who pumps up home crowd with bone-crunching hits and dropping the gloves than his scoring ability. He had started carving out a permanent role in the Blues lineup, but will now sit for a month and give way to Magnus Paajarvi.
MacKenzie was not expected to suit up on Friday but he ended up playing 13:51 in the Blue Jackets 6-2 loss to Vancouver. He is not fantasy relevant having recorded just two goals and an assist in 22 games.
Reimer was great on Saturday stopping 49 of 50 shots in a 2-1 shootout win over the Capitals. It was his second straight win and sixth of the season. He will take on the Blue Jackets at home tonight where he is 4-0-0 with a 1.96 GAA and .951 SV%.
Larsson is not skating this morning and the Devils have recalled Jon Merrill on an emergency basis, suggesting that Larsson is unable to go tonight vs. Winnipeg. Larsson has not developed into the offensive-defenseman the Devils were hoping for when they made him the fourth overall pick in 2011. There is no word how long Larsson will be out.
Merrill suffered a concussion in the first period of his NHL debut on November 3. Merrill is expected to dress tonight with Adam Larsson out after crashing into the board on Saturday. Merrill has two goals and eight points in 14 games with the Albany.
Orlov has yet to dress for the Caps this season but has three goals and nine points in 10 games with Hershey. He will likely make his season debut on Wednesday vs. Ottawa.
Strachan failed to record a point while averaging 17:44 TOI in five games with the Capitals. The Capitals have recalled Dmitry Orlov to fill his spot.
Hossa missed Saturday's game after returning to Chicago to attend a family matter. With Hossa out, Bradon Saad is likely to skate on the top-line with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp. Hossa could rejoin the team on Wednesday vs. Calgary.
Despite being thrust into action after just one full practice since suffering a concussion, Backstrom played very well on Saturday afternoon. He stopped 37 of 39 shots in a shootout win over the Jets. Backstrom gets the nod tonight against a tough Blues squad.
Horton is working back from offseason shoulder surgery and still does not have a timetable on his return. This was the first step in his road to a return, but is significant progress for the 28-year-old winger.
Trouba has been out since mid October with a neck strain. The 2012 9th overall pick, recorded two points in the season opener, but failed to record a point in the other seven games he skated in. Trouba was averaging 21:16 TOI in his first eight games and is expected to see the same workload when he gets back up to speed. He has a lot of offensive upside and is worth waiver consideration, especially in keeper leagues.
Despite being thrust into action after just one full practice since suffering a concussion, Backstrom played very well on Saturday afternoon. He stopped 37 of 39 shots in a shootout win over the Jets. Should he get the nod on Monday, he would have a very difficult matchup vs. the Blues.
This is positive news for the Wild and Harding owners. He was unable to put nearly any weight on his leg as he was helped down the tunnel on Saturday. Monitor his status tomorrow.
"I just texted him and he seems to be doing just fine," head coach Mike Babcock said before faceoff at the First Niagara Center. "So well see if he's available the next game." That Red Wings next game is Wednesday against the Boston Bruins at Joe Louis Arena.
