Meszaros has only appeared in four games this season but looks like he is nearing a return to the lineup. He scored 25 points in 62 games last season and is a fairly consistent fantasy option year-to-year so he would be a good depth defenceman to add to your team when he returns to the Flyers lineup.
WIth Crawford injured it appears as if Emery will start although it hasn't been confirmed. He stopped all 15 shots he faced after coming in for Crawford last night. Emery still hasn't lost this season and should be able to add another to his win total tonight when the Blackhawks take on the Blue Jackets.
Crawford left yesterday's contest in the first period after suffering a lower-body injury. He only made six saves but since Chicago scored before he exited the game and Emery stopped all 15 shots he faced, Crawford was still awarded the win. The Blackhawks say the injury is not related to his previous injury that caused him to miss four games in February. The Blackhawks play again tonight so look for Emery to get the start.
Green missed three games with a lower-body injury but returned on Tuesday and played on Wednesday as well. This could just be a maintenance day for Green but more details will follow as they become available.
Hendricks has been moved to the Capitals top line alongside Ribeiro and Ovechkin. This gives Hendricks a chance to produce offensively but he only has three goals and one assist in 19 games this season. He has 54 points in 234 career NHL games, not good numbers from a fantasy standpoint but lets see what he can do on the top line.
Fleury will start in goal as expected.
The Avs have an opportunity to match the offer sheet and get O'Reilly in uniform this season. O'Reilly is more known for his two way game but did manage 55 points in 81 games last season. With the Avs deep down the middle again, we'll need to stay tuned to see how this shakes out. Given the Flames' weakness at center, O'Reilly could have more value if the Avs do not match.
The 28 year-old only has 10 career NHL games and no points. He isn't fantasy relevant.
McGrattan played for the Flames 2009-10. He isn't fantasy relevant.
Volpatti is a good role player but not a good fantasy player.
Wellman was recalled incase Nicklas Backstrom was unable to play last night because he was battling the flu earlier in the week. Backstrom played and played well, so Wellman has been reassigned to Hershey.
No surprise here, Grubauer was brought up yesterday to backup Braden Holtby while Michael Neuvirth fought the flu.
There was some hope that Steen would play tonight after getting hurt in practice earlier in the week, but after the morning skate it was determined that he wasn't ready. He should be back in the Blues lineup soon. St. Louis' next game is tomorrow vs. the Oilers.
Murphy played four games for the Hurricanes while they were dealing with multiple injuries on the back-end. The rookie averaged 21+ minutes in his four games but recorded no points and was a minus-4. He is a great offensive talent, remember his name for seasons to come because he will have an impact.
Loktionov wanted to be traded from Los Angeles so he could get a chance to play in the NHL... Well this is his shot he will play on the Devils top line with Kovalchuk and his former Windsor Spitfires teammate Adam Henrique. Loktionov has a goal and two assists in his last three games. He is a crafty player and could thrive on this top-line. Keep an eye on him a jump on him if he continues to play well.
Michalek already said he won't play tonight but he could return to the Senators lineup on Saturday afternoon vs. Philadelphia. Monitor his status prior to Saturday's game.
Anisimov made a quick recovery from what looked to be like a serious injury as he was taken off the ice on a stretcher last Thursday. Anisimov will play on a line with Calvert and Atkinson. He has four goals and two assists in 15 games this season.
With Kreider going back to the AHL this basically guarantees Rick Nash will be suiting up tonight.
Duchene will likely rejoin P.A. Parenteau and Jamie McGinn tonight. He is the Avs leading scorer so this is a big return for Colorado who take on Calgary tonight. Duchene only missed one game with a groin injury. He is playing 21+ minutes a game so he should have no problem getting on the stat sheet.
Niemi wasn't too busy in his last start stopping 25 of 27 in a shootout win over the Avalanche. Tonight the Sharks take on the Red Wings coming off of a crushing late loss to the Kings last night. This will mark Niemi's seventh straight start tonight however he's only won two of his last six. His 1.95 GAA and .930 SV% are great he just needs some help from the offense.
