NHL Hockey Player News

Lilja is a healthy scratch, staying out in favor of rookie Erik Gustafsson. He has three assists through 32 games.

Shelley stays out of the lineup tonight. The pugilist has only 27 PIM in 21 games.

Eminger probably knocks Stu Bickel out of the lineup when he returns. He has two goals and four points through 30 games. Expect him back later this week.

Bickel has five assists in 20 games with 46 PIM. He rounds out the third pairing tonight.

Erat took a day to heal some bumps and bruises. The scoring winger has 12 goals and 39 points in 45 games.

Fisher plays in the dirty areas so expect him to take the occasional maintenance day. He has 15 goals and 31 points in 45 games.

Ness rounds out the third pairing. He has two goals and 17 points through 46 AHL games.

Reese moves up into the top four with Hamonic injured. He has a goal and three points through 15 games.

In 11 career starts against the Flyers, Nabokov has a 7-1-2 record with a 2.45 GAA, .908 SV% and one shutout.

Moen could play tonight. The gritty winger scored nine goals and 16 points through 46 games.

With Machacek in the minors, expect Tim Stapleton or Evander Kane to play tonight. The rookie registered no points in two games.

Not sure if Horton's absence means a setback. The scoring winger remains out with a concussion but began light skating/workouts.

Kelly remains on the top line. He has 14 goals and 25 points in 51 games. Expect his production to remain consistent in a contract year.

Chara did not skate this morning. Considering the Bruins don't play tonight, this absence could be maintenance. Stay tuned for an update on his status.

Krejci was moved onto the third line midway through Sunday's game. He has 11 goals and 39 points in 48 games but has only an assist over his last five.

Sounds like Thompson might miss a few games. The Anchorage, Alaska native has seven goals and 11 points through 45 games.

Malone remains sidelined. He has 10 goals and 27 points through 41 games this season, playing mostly on the top line.

Sounds like Hall will draw back in on a bottom line. He has a goal and three points playing primarily on the fourth line.

In six career appearances against the Blues, Andy has a 4-1-0 record with a 2.95 GAA and .913 SV%.

Gillies has played on the second line for a few games now but could be more productive against his former team. The big forward has a goal and an assist in eight games.