Kovalev played for five different teams (Rangers, Penguins, Canadiens, Senators and Panthers). He recorded 430 goals and 599 assists (1029 points) in 1316 games from 1992-2013.
Nabokov will make his ninth start in March where he is 5-2-1 with a 2.71 GAA and .900 SV%. This will be his fourth start vs. the Penguins this season. In the three previous starts he is 1-2-0 with a 3.38 GAA and .888 SV%. It is a tough matchup.
Flanagan will be assigned to the Phantoms on a tryout agreement for the rest of the season. The 5-foot-7, 190-pound forward recently completed his senior year at St. Lawrence University. Flanagan scored 15 goals and added 32 assists for 47 points in 35 games this past season while serving as captain of the Saints. He has been named a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as the top collegiate player for 2012-13.
Smith left yesterday's game and did not return. More information on the severity of the injury should be released later today.
Edler's hearing is on the phone which means the max suspension he faces is five games.
This is a tough break for the Hurricanes who have already lost Cam Ward for the rest of the season. Justin Peters will become their starter in the meantime. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.75 GAA and .908 SV% this season.
Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 35 shots in a 4-3 win over Nashville. The win pushes his record to 7-0-2 in March. Bobrovsky will be back between the pipes tonight vs. Calgary. He is 0-0-1 with a 3.93 GAA and .867 SV% in one start against the Flames this season.
Schneider gets the not again after beating the Blues 3-2 on Tuesday. He is a safe play against the Coyotes, and hopefully he can have another good game and remain the hot hand.
Tough matchup against Henrik and the Rangers
Previous reports indicated Scrivens but Carlyle is up to his old tricks. Reimer will start in goal tonight.
Check back closer to gametime for an update on Whitney's status.
He'll likely go with same lineup used in the 4-2 loss against the Wild
Helm was expected to play this past Wednesday, but had a setback during practice Monday and there is no timetable for his return.
Sustr is more known for his size than his scoring ability but he may round into form and become a Chara-like player many years down the road. Sustr doesn't project to have any fantasy relevance this season.
Ryan Malone (left shoulder) put on IR and Benoit Pouliot (right shoulder) is not as far along as hoped.
Tampa's started Anders Lindback was hurt on Wednesday vs. the Maple Leafs. Mathieu Garon will become the Lightning's #1 while Lindback is out, but Desjardins could see some playing time.
Lehtonen allowed four goals on 34 shots in a 4-3 loss yesterday to the Avalanche. He has a tough matchup tonight vs. the Kings. Be wary of the matchup.
Ryan Hamilton has been recalled in the absence of Lupul. Suspension Video on Link.
Chiasson has 32 points in 53 games in the AHL this season.
Lehtonen allowed four goals on 34 shots in a 4-3 loss yesterday to the Avalanche. He has a tough matchup tonight vs. the Kings. Be wary of the matchup.