Bennett has been practicing all week so it seems very likely that he will return on Saturday. Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said that Bennett will likely return on the third line, but with James Neal not coming back until next week - Bennett could play with Evgeni Malkin and Jussi Jokinen on Saturday.
Ramo stopped 18 of 21 shots he faced in a loss to the Maple Leafs on October 30. He was promptly given the next four games off as Reto Berra was recalled from the AHL. It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for Ramo in his return to the NHL. He is 2-3-1 with a 3.49 GAA and .888 SV% and faces the 12-2-0 Avalanche tonight.
Bernier allowed two goals on 43 shots in a win over the Flames last Wednesday. He has had over a week off in between starts and the rest of the team hasn't played since Saturday. The Maple Leafs are without some key players due to injuries, but they should still have a solid enough roster to take care of the Devils.
Pateryn did not appear in a game with the Habs during his call-up. He returns to Hamilton where he has three goals and three assists in six games.
On Tuesday, Miller was under fire all from the opening whistle. Miller stopped 47 of 51 shots that San Jose threw his way, but he battled to a 5-4 shootout win. It was just his second win of the season, but Miller looks to get number three tonight vs. the red-hot Anaheim Ducks.
Umbergger injured his neck when he was hit with a puck on Wednesday. He finished the game but his neck caused him to miss the game-day skate. If he can't go Sean Collins will re-enter the lineup.
Dubnyk allowed three goals on 23 shots in an overtime win over the Panthers on Tuesday. It was his first win since Ocotber 22, so it was nice to see Dubnyk return on a high-note after missing three games with an ankle injury. Tonight he has a much more difficult matchup when the Oilers take on the Lightning.
After a ridiculous start to the season, Niemi has lost three straight starts. Niemi has allowed four goals in two of his last three starts and has seen his GAA bump up to 1.88. We are not worried about Niemi but he takes on the Canucks tonight, which isn't an ideal matchup.
Luongo turned aside 30 of 32 shots in a shootout loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday. It was another strong performance from Bobby Lu, who hasn't allowed more than two goals in any of his last five games. Tonight he would face a good Sharks team - however they have lost three straight.
17 days after spraining his left knee. It’s well ahead of the four-week prognostication after the second-degree sprain when hit by Eric Gryba. Hall will have to wear a brace on his knee the rest of the season, but that’s a small price to pay to be back, for Thursday’s game on a line with Sam Gagner and Nail Yakupov.
Emery gets the nod against the same Devils team that he shutout on Saturday. After going 17-1-0 with a 1.94 GAA and .922 SV% with the Blackhawks last season, Emery really hasn't been given a chance this season. So far he is 1-2-0 with a 3.59 GAA and .870 SV%, but he has a great matchup tonight.
Miele had two assists and a plus-2 rating in four games with the Coyotes.
Slater had one assist in eight games. He is not fantasy relevant.
Nick Holden will enter the lineup with WIlson out. Wilson has four assists in 10 games.
This is a positive for the Sharks, Pavelski is off to a stellar start to the season. He's on a four game point streak and has six goals and 11 assists (17 points) in 15 games.
Enroth was shelled for six goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Ducks on Saturday. It was his first poor outing of the season and he will look to bounce back tonight vs. the Kings.It is not a great matchup, so he is a risky spot start option this evening.
Beck has three goals and two assists in eight games with the the Admirals (AHL) this season.In 16 career NHL games he has three goals and four assists - all last season.
Forsberg has struggled in his first full season with the Predators. The 19-year-old has one one goal and four assists with a minus-8 rating in 11 games. He has seen his ice time diminish in recent games, so he will head to the AHL where he will see plenty of ice time. Taylor Beck has been recalled with Forsberg going down.
Quick was beat up for four goals on 17 shots in a loss to the Predators on Saturday. He has had four days off since his last start, so he and the Kings should be well rested when the Sabres come to town tonight. The Sabres are a great matchup for Quick, making him a must-start.
Foligno sat out of Tuesday's game because of personal reasons, but he returns to the Blue Jackets top line tonight. Foligno has three goals and three assists in 10 games.
