Downie was injured in the first period of this afternoon's game after a collision with Patrik Berglund. Downie was down on the ice for a few minutes before being helped off. Michael Raffl will likely see the majority of Downie's shifts.
Moving Ashton back to the minors opens up the roster spot needed to activate Dave Bolland from IR.
Albert only suited up for one game during his most recent call-up. He was injured in that game and with Jim Slater ready to return, Albert returns to the AHL.
Diaz was traded to the Rangers for a fifth-round pick at the trade deadline, but has yet to suit up for his new club. Tonight, he will slide in for John Moore who is out with an upper-body injury. Diaz has 13 points (1G / 12A) with a minus-7 rating in 52 games this season.
Moore was injured in last night's win over the Blue Jackets. Moore appeared to suffer a head injury on a hard collision along the boards. He will be replaced by Raphael Diaz, who is making his Rangers debut.
Quick stopped 21 of 22 shots in a shootout win over the Capitals on Thursday. After losing two in a row, Quick got back to his winning ways and will look to chalk up his 23rd of the season when the Kings host the Panthers this afternoon. Quick has gone 14-10-1 at the Staples Center.
Mason allowed two goals on 35 shots in a 4-2 win over the Stars on Thursday. He has won each of his last three outings and has gone 9-2-1 with a 2.39 GAA and .919 SV% since the start of February. He draws a tough assignment this afternoon against the Blues.
Byfuglien was on the ice at the Jets' morning skate after missing Wednesday's game and Friday's practice. It was always believed that he would be able to play Saturday, but Paul Maurice reminded us this morning that he expects to have Big Buff back in his lineup tonight vs. Carolina. The defenseman turned forward has 19 goals and 33 assists (52 points) with a minus-16 rating and the seventh most
Bogosian was on the ice for the Jets' morning skate and head coach Paul Maurice reiterated that he expects Bogosian to return tonight after being a late scratch in Wednesday's game. Bogo has three goals and eight assists with a plus-3 rating in 54 games this season.
Price allowed three goals on 40 shots in a loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He has given up 10 goals on 102 shots (.902 SV%) while going 2-1-0 in three starts since returning from a lower-body injury. Tonight, he starts vs. the Leafs, a team he has gone 1-2-0 with a 3.38 GAA and .903 SV% against this season.
Reimer surrendered five goals on 30 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. He has given up 11 goals on 93 shots (.882 SV%) during the Leafs three-game slide. Toronto has another crucial matchup tonight with their rivals from Montreal in town. He stopped 34 shots in a 4-3 win over the Habs on opening night.
Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle said that Bernier is still dealing with a groin problem and will not play tonight, but did not rule him out for Sunday. James Reimer will start in goal with Bernier out.
Bolland has been sidelined since November 2nd with a severed tendon in his ankle. He will skate on a line with Mason Raymond and David Clarkson tonight when the Leafs host the Habs. Toronto is in the think of the Eastern Conference playoff race, so getting some Stanley Cup experience back in their lineup could prove to be pivotal. Expect the Leafs to ease Bolland back into the lineup, this is a difficult injury to come off of.
Lindback allowed three goals on 21 shots in a loss to the Sabres on March 6th. If he had a tough time with Buffalo, he should be in for a treat this afternoon in Pittsburgh. The Penguins sit fifth in the NHL in scoring, while Lindback's SV% of .879 is well below the goalies benchmark of .900.
Montoya allowed four goals on 27 shots in a 5-4 OT win over the Avalanche on Wednesday. Since taking over for Ondrej Pavelec on March 14th, Montoya has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.52 GAA and .907 SV%. With Pavelec still sidelined until at least Monday, Montoya will make his fourth straight vs. the Hurricanes. He has gone 6-1-1 with a 1.90 GAA and .928 SV% at home.
Zatkoff stopped 32 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars. The Pens are entering the first game of a back-to-back set today vs. the Lightning. With Zatkoff starting today, that saves M.A Fleury for the Blues on Sunday. Zatkoff is 2-2-0 with a 2.15 GAA and .939 SV% in four March starts.
Reimer surrendered five goals on 30 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. He has given up 11 goals on 93 shots (.882 SV%) during the Leafs three-game slide. Toronto has another crucial matchup tonight with their rivals from Montreal in town. He stopped 34 shots in a 4-3 win over the Habs on opening night.
Lundqvist allowed a single goal on 26 shots in a 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets last night. He has won three of his last four starts which warrants starting him on back-to-back nights in the middle of a playoff race. He will make his fifth start of the year vs. the Devils. Henrik is 1-2-1 with 3.51 GAA and .849 SV% so far.
His return is not performance based, but is mandated by the CBA. The Flames can recall him and send Joey MacDonald back to the AHL, but will burn one of their recalls after the trade deadline. Ortio was 4-4-0 with a 2.52 GAA and .891 SV% with the Flames.
Ramo (knee) will make his first start since February 2nd. He missed the last month and a half with an MCL sprain. His return forced the Flames to return Joni Ortio to the AHL, mandated by the CBA. Ramo has gone 11-10-4 with a 2.66 GAA and .908 SV% this season. He has yet to face the Oilers, but is 5-6-4 on the road.
