Latendresse has been sidelined with migraines since the end of January but skated on the top line in today's pregame skate. He could be taking Michalek's place on the top line.
MacLean has not indicated who the starter will be tonight but after Bishop's struggles the last time out, anticipation is that Lehner will get a look vs. the Bruins.
Rask is coming off of a shutout to the Flyers and has a nice matchup against a Anderson-less Sens squad.
Coach Ron Rolston said "Tyler Ennis is doing okay, just has a nice 'zipper' on his head from the stitches," the Sabres tweeted after the game. Monitor Ennis' availability for tomorrow's game vs. the Rangers.
Granlund has all of the potential in the world but has hit a rut similar to what we've seen with other rookies in this shortened season. The best case scenario would be for Granlund to spend some time in Houston playing instead of playing limited minutes with the Wild, where he won't be producing. We aren't downgrading Granlund for keeper league status, yet, but all yearly league owners should have Granlund dropped until he shows some signs of life.
Dubinsky hasn't played since injuring his knee on February 16th. He is one of Columbus' best offensive players so getting him back in the middle of a five-game win streak would certainly help the Blue Jackets when they try to extend their streak on Tuesday.
Dubnyk will be evaluated again Monday in Denver, monitor his status before Tuesday's game vs. Colorado.
Los Angeles’ second round draft pick in 2010, Toffoli broke out with a 107-point campaign as an 18-year old with the Ottawa 67’s in 2010-11, tying for the Ontario Hockey League scoring lead while leading the league in goals scored with 57. He followed that up with a 100-point season (52-48=100) in 2011-12, leading the league in goals for the second straight year with 52.
Kunitz now has 10 goals and six assists in his last eight games. He posted a career high 61 points in 82 games last season and is on pace for 66 points in 48 games this season. As long as he is playing with Crosby he is an elite fantasy option.
Miller is 1-1-2 with a 2.77 GAA and .901 SV% in the month of March. He has not won since March 2nd, but has a decent matchup against an inconsistent Flyers team.
Niemi was pulled after giving up three goals on 28 shots in yesterday's game. David Perron flattened Niemi with about five minutes to go in the second period, but it appears as if he is fine and will be able to go today. Niemi has a pretty tough matchup against an Avalanche team that has played well lately including a 6-2 win vs. Chicago.
Backstrom will start again tonight after allowing one goal on 24 shots in a 2-1 win over the Predators last night. He has played well lately but has a tough matchup vs. the Canucks.
Bryzgalov was lit up for three goals in 2:18 in yesterday's game vs. the Bruins. He has lost his last three starts with a 4.29 GAA and .828 SV%. He has a good matchup to try and get back on track vs. the Sabres tonight.
Markstrom has lost each of his lsat two starts making him 1-2-0 with a 2.82 GAA and .902 SV% in his last three starts. He will be between the pipes against the Eastern Conference leading Montreal Canadiens tonight, not a great matchup.
Emery relieved Crawford in the Hawks last game during their first regulation loss of the season. Emery allowed one goal on 11 shots vs. Colorado and he will be back in the net tonight vs. a bad Edmonton team. Start with confidence.
He is out tonight with an upper body injury that is said not to be a concussion.
Vokoun gets the second of B2B games this weekend. The Penguins will be without Malkin tonight.
Hiller is coming off of a shutout in his last outing and has won four out of his last five. It looked as if Viktor Fasth was going to steal Hiller's starting job but Hiller has played very well giving the Ducks and 1 and 1A combination. He has a tough matchup vs. a solid Blues team, but he should still be a good start.
Markstrom has lost each of his lsat two starts making him 1-2-0 with a 2.82 GAA and .902 SV% in his last three starts. He will likely be between the pipes against the Eastern Conference leading Montreal Canadiens tonight, not a great matchup.
Ballard is expected to play tonight for the Canucks with Cam Barker also sitting out.
