With Martin Erat out Wilson will make his NHL debut in a huge Game 5 between the Capitals and Rangers. He had 23 goals and 35 assists in 48 games with the Plymouth Whalers. He also had 17 points in 12 playoff games.
Julien hasn't made decision on whether it's Bartkowski or Hamilton in.
Burish was slashed in the hand by Vancouver's Alex Edler at 16:35 of the second period and did not play for the remainder of the game.
Colaiacovo has been hampered by injuries this season and only appeared in six games with the Red Wings and two games with Grand Rapids (AHL). He only recorded one assist in the six games with the Wings this season. He will enter the lineup in a crucial Game 6, the Wings hope he won't have any rust.
Lashoff was the victim of a Ben Lovejoy dangle that won the Ducks Game 5 which might be the reason why he is sitting the pine tonight.
Eaves will be a healthy scratch for Game 6. Samuelsson did not look great in Game 4 or 5 but he did score a big goal for the Wings in Anaheim. Bertuzzi looked strong in Game 5 which is why he will stay in the lineup tonight.
Howard was fantastic in Game 5 but still allowed three goals on 34 shots. He made some spectacular saves in the first period to keep the Red Wings in it. Unfortunately for Jimmy, the Wings hit a couple of posts in the second that could have all but iced the game. The Wings obviously need to win this one to force Game 7, so Howard will need to be at his best at the Joe tonight.
Since Rinne expects to be back, we don't expect this to have any impact on his draft status for next season. The article also mentions that Tim Thomas and Niklas Backstrom have had similar procedures so his outlook is good.
With Mark Fraser out with fractures to his head Liles will return to the Maple Leafs blueline.
This will obviously keep Fraser out for the rest of the series. J.M Liles will return to the lineup with Fraser out.
Crawford is coming off of a 25-save shutout in Game 4. The series shifts back to Chicago where the Blackhawks will look to wrap it up in 5. Crawford currently has the top ranked GAA (1.39) and SV% (.949) in the playoffs.
Brandon Prust will come out of the lineup.
Blacker had 11 points in 61 games for the Toronto Marlies this season.
Fraser was hit in the forehead with a Milan Lucic slapshot last night.
Anderson stopped 26 of 28 shots in a 3-2 overtime win on Tuesday. The Senators look to close out the series tonight when it will be Anderson vs. Budaj in goal.
Wilson had 23 goals and 35 assists in 48 games with the Plymouth Whalers. He also had 17 points in 12 playoff games.
Crabb had five goals in five games for Hershey Bears of #AHL during the Calder Cup playoffs. He had just two goals in 28 games with Washington this season.
With Martin Erat getting hurt last night, Washington has recalled Joey Crabb and Tom Wilson
Budaj finished the regular season with a 8-1-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .908 SV%. This is a crucial game for Budaj to be coming in for and it won't be easy for the Habs to keep the series alive.
This is terrible news for the Canadiens who face elimination in Game 5 tonight.
