Head coach Dave Tippet said that Michalek could skate tomorrow. Michalek should be considered questionable for Thursday. This is a tough injury for the Coyotes to deal with, Michalek averages 21:08 TOI on their top-pair.
Korpikoski left Saturday's game early and did not return. He was absent from Coyotes' practice Tuesday morning but could skate on Wednesday. He should be considered day-to-day.
Keep an eye on Bozak on Thursday, but if he is saying he is not going to be ready, he probably won't play.
Wilson also said that there is a chance that Burns plays on Thursday, but that will be up to the medical staff. Burns was originally expected to miss only a few days with a mouth injury, but it has cost him 13 games. Consider him questionable for Thursday.
Thomas allowed one goal on 33 shots in a win over the Avalanche on Saturday. It was Thomas' fourth win of the season and 200th of his NHL career. He will likely be in the cage tonight as he looks for win 201 against the Canucks.
Bishop gave up three goals on 14 shots before departing the game after 21:45. Bishop took a shot off of the mask and there were worries about his collarbone, but he shot down any injury reports by saying he was fine in a post-game interview. He gets the nod vs. the Kings as he looks to continue his stellar November (6-0-0 / 1.69 GAA / .944 SV%).
Aucoin was drafted 117th overall in 1992 by the Vancouver Canucks. He played 1108 games over 18 NHL seasons with the Canucks, Lightning, Islanders, Blackhawks, Flames, Coyotes and Blue Jackets. He registered 121 career goals and 278 assists (399 points). He was a one-time All-Star (2004) and an Olympic Silver Medalist in 1994 with Team Canada.
Luongo allowed two goals on 23 shots in a loss to the Stars on Sunday. It was his third straight loss and fourth in his last five games. The losses have not been his fault, he has allowed two goals in four of those five games, but Vancouver can not generate enough offence. He has a good shot at a W tonight with the Panthers in town.
Weise missed the last 10 games with a leg injury but will return to the lineup tonight in David Booth's spot on the fourth line. He is not fantasy relevant.
Duchene was ruled out for at least a week on Monday, but will join the Avs on a two-game trip that begins Thursday at Phoenix and likely practice with the team. Patrick Roy noted that it's "November" with a long season ahead and the team won't rush Duchene back, so the center might not return until next week against the visiting St. Louis Blues. But his recovery has been encouraging.
Crawford allowed one goal on 24 shots in a win over the Sharks on Sunday. It was a strong game for Crawford who had allowed 13 goals in his previous three starts (2 wins). He has been great winning nine of his last 10 starts with a 2.64 GAA and .902 SV%.
Hossa will miss his third consecutive game tonight. Kris Versteeg will continue to skate on the first line in Hossa's absence, he his a goal and two assists in that spot since coming over from Florida.
Booth will sit while Dale Wiese reenters the lineup after missing the last 10 games with a leg injury. Booth failed to record a point in either of his first two games since returning from a lower-body injury.
Green skated at the beginning of Capitals practice this morning, so there is a good chance that he plays tomorrow vs. Pittsburgh. Green has 11 assists in 19 games but has missed the last two games.
Malkin posted two assists on Monday, his 16th and 17th of the season. Monitor his status during Wednesday's morning skate.
Crawford allowed one goal on 24 shots in a win over the Sharks on Sunday. It was a strong game for Crawford who had allowed 13 goals in his previous three starts (2 wins). He has been great winning nine of his last 10 starts with a 2.64 GAA and .902 SV%.
Bobrovsky allowed a single goal on 30 shots in a win over the Senators on Sunday. Goalie Bob is 2-2-2 with a 2.93 GAA and .904 SV% in six starts in November. Tonight he faces the Oilers in Edmonton, Bobrovsky is 3-4-2 on the road this season.
Scrivnes has been dominant since taking over the starting gig for the injured Jonathan Quick. Scrivens has posted back-to-back shutouts and won three in a row. In those three wins he has a 0.66 GAA and .977 SV% and will look to make it four straight vs. a stingy Lightning squad.
Hossa has missed the last two contests, but appears to be in line to return to the lineup tonight at Colorado. The veteran winger has had a strong start to the season potting nine goals and 15 points in 19 games. On a strong offensive Blackhawks team he has posted a plus-12 rating, which is tied for fifth in the NHL. We will wait for official word from the Blackhawks on Hossa's status.
Skinner appeared to be in line to play on Monday, but he was held out. There has been many mixed messages from coach Muller about when Skinner will play. Monitor his status prior to Thursday's matchup with Detroit.
