Nichushkin has missed the last seven games while recovering from a groin injury. His assignment will likely last the weekend as he gets back up to speed and will be recalled to join the Stars for next week. He has no points in two games this season.
Corrado has not cracked the lineup in Vancouver yet this season, so he heads the Utica to get some games in, instead of sitting in a suit every night.
Miller stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Canucks 4-1 win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. It was a big night for Miller, who won his 300th career NHL game. He enters tonight looking for number 301 at 6-1-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .916 SV% on the season. He is expected to go head-to-head with Carey Price in what should be a dandy of a goaltending battle.
Percy, 21, was sent down after playing seven games with the Maple Leafs to start the season. He picked up three assists in those seven contests and is now back with the big-club as they prepare for an upcoming three-game road-trip (split by a home game vs. CHI). No word on if Percy will be in the lineup on Friday.
Price stopped 37 of 38 shots in the Habs 2-1 shootout win over the Flames on Tuesday. Price is sizzling right now having won five in a row and allowing just three goals on 101 (.970 SV%) shots in his last three starts. Tonight, he takes on the Canucks who rank sixth in scoring (3.33 G/PG) but Price is a must-start in all formats.
Jenner skated with a glove on his injured hand and handled pucks for the third straight practice. There’s still no defined date for Jenner’s return, but he knows he is getting closer. “It’s hard to put a number on that day, that’s the thing," Jenner said. "You just try to see when you’re ready to go. And if today’s the day then you take it from there. He remains day-to-day, but this is finally some positive news on the Blue Jackets' injury front.
Hamonic was "real close" to being in the lineup on Thursday said coach Capuano, but he will sit one more game and likely be back on Saturday.
Glencross missed Thursday's practice because he was sick, but he is expected to be in the lineup tomorrow. Monitor his status during the morning skate to be sure, but if for some reason he is unable to play, expect Josh Jooris to get the call.
Bachman did not see any action during his recall. With Viktor Fasth ready to return from a groin injury, Bachman is no longer needed as Ben Scrivens back-up.
Gazdic missed the entire preseason while he was recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. He has been medically cleared to play, so he heads to the AHL where he will get back up to speed before returning to the Oilers. He is eligible to stay with OKC for a maximum of two weeks.
Fasth has been out since October 14th due to a groin injury he suffered vs. the Kings. He has been cleared to play, but his absence has him firmly behind Ben Scrivens, who is 4-1-0 with a .928 SV% in his last five starts. Look for Scrivens to start Saturday vs. Vancouver, but Fasth should make his return next week during a back-to-back vs. Boston and Buffalo on Thursday and Friday.
Miller has been sidelined with a dislocated shoulder since October 18th, but is progressing well according to Claude Julien. The Bruins blueline is without Torey Krug and Zdeno Chara tonight, so getting Miller back on the ice is important for the B's.
Varlamov stopped 49 of 51 shots in the Avalanche's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks on Tuesday. Despite averaging 33.8 saves and posting a .933 SV% in his last five starts Varlamov is 1-1-3 over that stretch. Besides a seven goal explosion vs. the Canucks, the Avs have not scored in front of Varly so far, but that could change tonight against an Isles team averaging 3.44 goals against per game.
Maroon's original timetable was four weeks, but he is coming along better than expected which means he could potentially be back by next week. With Dany Heatley back and Matt Beleskey playing well, the Ducks likely won't rush Maroon, but sounds like he will be joining them in practice shortly.
Booth took a spin on the ice this morning for the first time since he fractured his foot in late September. His original timetable was four weeks and he is already past that mark. The Leafs later said it would be more like six weeks, but by the sounds of coach Carlyle's comments, it could be even longer than that.
Dwyer has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury he suffered on October 11th vs. the Islanders. He took regular line rushes on the Hurricanes' fourth line which is a good sign he will be back on Saturday. Head coach Bill Peters said he would be "shocked" if he isn't in the lineup vs. the Coyotes.
Gerbe was on the ice for Hurricanes practice this morning and took line rushes in Jiri Tluty's spot on the second line. Likely not an indication of where he will play when he returns, but coach Bill Peters said he would be shocked if Gerbe can't play this weekend after a four-game absence.
Johnson allowed five goals on 31 shots but came away with the win against the Stars on Saturday. After a rough showing by Jaroslav Halak on Tuesday, Johnson will be back between the pipes on Thursday in Colorado. It will be an interesting battle between a team who can't keep the puck our of their net vs. a team struggling to score.
Hamonic has missed the last three games and was not expected to play tonight, but his availability for the morning skate suggests that he could suit up tonight. Even if he doesn't it is a good sign that he is close.
Briere has two goals and one assist in 10 games this season. He played a season-low 6:31 on Tuesday and will be replaced by Dennis Everberg tonight vs. the Islanders.
