Monitor Seguin's status during pre-game warmups, but if he is unable to go expect Chris Mueller, who was recalled today, to slide into the lineup.
As he has done all season, Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau will scratch Selanne in tonight's second game of a back-to-back set. The Ducks have a quick turnaround and will play again on Monday, so three games in four days, definitely warrants some rest for the veteran winger.
Talbot stopped 24 of 26 shots in a loss to the Wild on March 13th. Tonight, Talbot will make only his second start in March. Henrik Lundqvist is back to his old for which leaves Talbot on the bench most nights. He makes for a nice Sunday spot-start in Edmonton tonight. He has gone 7-3-0 with a 1.55 GAA and .942 SV% on the road this season.
Duchene suffered the injury when he collided with line-mate Jamie McGinn. Duchene played just 32 seconds before retiring to the dressing room. The Avalanche have had a great season and will make the playoffs, but losing Duchene for an extended period of time would be devastating. We will update his status as soon as something is released.
The only change the Islanders will make from their lineup on Thursday is their goaltender. Okposo will sit for a second straight night, he is listed as day-to-day.
Pavelec has not started a game since March 14th. He suffered a lower-body in that game and Al Montoya started the next six games. He is 20-24-6 with a 2.98 GAA and .902 SV% on the season. Pavelec has gone 1-1-0 with a 3.04 GAA and .922 SV% in his first two starts vs. the Kings.
Andersen allowed three goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Sharks on March 20. He has sat during the last three games, but will be back in tonight vs. Vancouver. Andersen is 2-2-0 with a2.95 GAA and .913 SV% in March and has won each of his starts with a 1.00 GAA and .971 SV% against the Canucks this season.
Demers remained at the team hotel on Saturday afternoon, as the Sharks will try and isolate him from the rest of the group to try and avoid a bug going through the team with just six games remaining. Demers will fly back to San Jose with the Sharks after the Avalanche game. In 69 games, Demers has four goals and 28 assists for 32 points. He is the team’s leading scorer among defensemen. Scott Hannan, who was scratched against the Jets on Thursday, will return to the lineup.
Setoguchi was scratched on Thursday and will not be in the lineup tonight vs. Los Angeles either. Setoguchi has not scored in 11 games and is a minus-8 over that span as well.
Moss left Thursday's game in the first period and did not return. Moss did not take part in the Coyotes morning skate on Saturday, but will likely take warmups and then make a decision whether or not he plays.
Quick surrendered four goals on 27 shots, but walked away with the OT win over the Capitals on Tuesday. He has won four in a row while holding his opponents to just seven goals on 105 shots (.933 SV%). Tonight, he will face the Jets for the first time all season. He enters play with a 15-10-1 record with a 2.12 GAA and .909 SV% at home this season.
After taking part in the pre-game skate, John Tortorella said he is not surprised with Bieksa and added "he knows what is at stake". With Bieksa playing, the leaves Frank Corrado as a healthy scratch.
Smith has been doing off-ice workouts, but plans to skate next week. The Coyotes are happy with how he has come along, and hope that they will get good news when he is re-evaluated next week. Smith could be back before the regular season is done, but there is no guarantee at this point.
Lack gave up three goals on 28 shots in a OT loss to the Avalanche on Thursday. The loss snapped a three-game win streak for Lack. Tonight, will mark his 16th consecutive start, as the Canucks continue to try and ride the 26-year-old to a playoff berth. He is 0-2-1 with a 3.65 GAA and .893 SV% against Anaheim this year.
Downie will miss his fourth straight game on Sunday. He is dealing with a "head" injury, which has not been labeled as a concussion. He was on the ice Saturday morning, but still will not return tomorrow.
Abdelkader will miss his seventh straight game tonight in Toronto. Abdelkader took part in the morning skate on Saturday and hopes to play on Sunday vs. the Lightning.
Fasth has missed the last two games after suffering a neck injury in practice on Monday. He is listed as day-to-day, and while it seems unlikely that he will be ready to return on Sunday, this is a positive sign for the Oilers.
Ballard has missed the last six games with a groin injury. He likely won't return to the lineup tonight, but this is a good sign that he is closing in on a return.
Bieksa was unable to put any weight on his leg when he left the ice on Thursday. But he was spotted this morning walking without a limp and his presence at the morning skate suggests that he will be in the lineup tonight. If he is unable to go, Frank Corrado will play.
The Oilers will not recall anyone for Sunday's game, they will elect to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
