Elias missed the last two games with an illness but was taking line rushes with Andrei Loktionov and Jaromir Jagr this morning, suggesting he has recovered and will play tonight. He has two goals and two assists in seven games.
Mason has had seven days off since the last Flyers game, so he will be well rested vs. a banged up Rangers team. In his last start he allowed three goals on 34 shots in a loss to the Penguins. Despite a good GAA (2.37) and SV% (.923), Mason only has one win in six starts. It is a good matchup for him tonight, he'll face Cam Talbot making his NHL debut.
After his ninth game the Penguins had to decide whether or not to keep Maatta and burn the first year of his entry-level contract or send him back to juniors. "Based on his play, we believe this is the best decision for Olli and the Penguins." Penguins GM Ray Shero said. Maata has one goal and two assists while averaging 15:03 TOI in nine games.
Megna will be looking to make his NHL debut tomorrow night against the New York Islanders. The second-year pro was off to a great start with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, three goals and two assists in six games.
Bennett has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury. He is eligible to return to the lineup whenever he is healthy.
Rinne's status for tonight's game with the Jets is up in the air. Monitor his situation throughout the day.
Pekka Rinne is dealing with something and will see a doctor this morning, which would explain the call-up of Hellberg. He is 1-2-0 with a 2.23 GAA and .913 SV% with Milwaukee.
Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli issued an update following the game, saying that “Loui is staying overnight in Buffalo for precautionary reasons. He is expected to return to Boston (today).” It is safe to assume that Eriksson will not play tonight vs. San Jose.
At 5:49 of the third period, Scott came across the ice and hit Eriksson in the neutral zone after Eriksson had moved the puck. Scott received a five-minute major for charging, as well a five-minute fighting major for an altercation with Boston's Adam McQuaid that followed the play. Eriksson received assistance leaving the ice and did not return. The Bruins announced after the game that he would be staying in Buffalo overnight for observation, but was expected to return to Boston on Thursday.
The incident occurred at 6:28 of the first period in Anaheim's 6-3 home win over Dallas on Sunday. Garbutt left the penalty box and skated at Penner before leaving his skates to deliver a check. He hit Penner in the head, and the Anaheim forward had to leave the game. Penner didn't travel with the team for a road game in Toronto on Tuesday.
This move means that both Tye McGinn and Michael Raffl will stay with the Flyers for the time being.
Even more promising, Coyle was working on his shot in the shooting cage in the tunnel at Xcel Energy Center. Yet the most promising news is that Yeo plans to have Coyle participate in the team’s morning skate tomorrow.
Martinek, 37, has appeared in 473 career National Hockey League games, including 466 with the Islanders. Martinek has 25 goals and 82 assists for 107 career points. He’s also appeared in 11 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, all with the Islanders. He has been signed to provide D depth while Lubomir Visnovsky recovers from a concussion.
Pateryn has two goals and two assists in five games with Hamilton.
Predators head coach Barry Trotz said it will be up to Fisher whether or not he’ll be ready for Thursday’s game against Winnipeg. I did notice Fisher was walking with a bit of a limp in the locker room area, so I’d bet on him sitting out at least one more night.
Josi who has been out since October 4th, has yet to join his teammates for a practice but has been working out on his own. Predators head coach Barry Trotz says that Josi remains day-to-day. Don't expect a return from Josi until he rejoins his teammates. With the emergence of Seth Jones, the Predators will not rush Josi back.
Kostka was hurt during yesterday's practice. The Blackhawks already had eight defensemen on the roster, so they won't need to recall one during Kostka's absence.
Ramo stopped 27 of 29 shots on Monday for his first NHL win since the 2008-09 season. After Joey MacDonald got five straight starts, tomorrow will be Ramo's third start in the last four games. The Flames have impressed offensively early in the season giving Calgary goalies more value than most thought in the preseason.
Monitor the veteran's status following tomorrow's game-day skate.
It is unlikely that he will play forward any time soon.
