Ness should see some decent playing time due to the injuries. He has two goals and 17 points through 46 AHL games.

Ness should see some decent playing time due to the injuries. He has two goals and 17 points through 46 AHL games.
Reimer faces the Oilers for the first time in his career. He is coming off consecutive shutouts.
Getting Briere back into the lineup would be a big boost for the struggling Flyers. In the meantime, expect Max Talbot to remain in his place.
Orlov is one tough SOB, taking shots off the face in consecutive games. The rookie has a goal and eight points in 34 games. He's not expected to miss any playing time.
In seven career starts against the Red Wings, Smith has a 1-4-2 record with a 2.78 GAA and .909 SV%.
The veteran scored nine goals and 19 points through his first 52 games in Chicago. Check back for a further update on his status.
Parise is showing the rest of the league why he should be the top UFA. Expect him to continue scoring goals at an elevated pace down the stretch.
Beleskey has looked pretty good over the last couple of games and is expected to move up to the second line. He now has three goals and 10 points through 43 games.
Hagman was been relegated to fourth line duties recently and likely starts tonight's game there. The veteran winger has no points in his last five games.
Ellis's injury has put extra stress on the shoulders of starting goalie Jonas Hiller. His return would help an already-overworked netminder.
The Ducks favor Tarkki to Deslauriers so perhaps he gets another look in a game.
Deslauriers likely needs some conditioning in order to stay fresh.
Doesn't sound good for Laich, The Wawota, Saskatchewan native has 10 goals and 28 points through 51 games. Expect a further update on his status.
Machacek will draw into the second line today. He has no points in one game this season.
Fehr draws out for tonight's game. He has only a goal and two points in 29 games.
Not that bad of a prognosis although Hamonic will miss some playing time. The physical defender is the latest of Islanders d-men out of the lineup. He has a goal and 12 points along with 57 PIM in 51 games. Expect the Islanders to recall a defenseman.
Henrique will start tonight's game on the third line. The rookie has 13 goals and 34 points through 43 games.
Elias remains on the top line for tonight's game. The Devils' all-time leading scorer is enjoying a fine year with 18 goals and 50 points in 50 games.
Couturier will start tonight's game on the fourth line. The rookie has 10 goals and 20 points through 47 games.
Read moves back to the second line, where he will have a better chance at producing. The rookie has 16 goals and 32 points through his first 48 NHL games.