Hoffman scored seven goals and 17 points in the AHL and figures to fill in on a checking line with the Sens tonight.
In four career starts against the Leafs, Nabokov has a 3-0-1 record with a 2.21 GAA and .922 SV%.
Vanek did not practice today and has been playing through injuries. Stay tuned for a further word on his status.
Over 31 career appearances against Boston, Theodore has a 15-12-2-1 record with a 2.29 GAA, .927 SV% and three shutouts.
In 15 career appearances against the Kings, Hiller has a 7-6-1 record with a 2.31 GAA, .924 SV% and two shutouts.
Back to back games so it looks like Clemmy tonight and Theo tomorrow.
Stalock could have been used last season but is likely a fourth-stringer now with Thomas Greiss back in the mix. He's won 58 starts in the AHL over the last two seasons and could turn into a serviceable backup.
Niklas Backstrom has been stone cold against the Oilers this season with a 3-0-0 record, a 1.24 goals against average and a .952 save percentage. -MW.com
In two career starts against the Coyotes, Elliott has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.55 GAA and .909 SV%.
With Claude Giroux back in the lineup, the Flyers can play it safe with their youngsters. Schenn has no points through six games with a minus-6 rating and may get yet another conditioning stint when healthy.
With Claude Giroux back in the lineup, the Flyers can play it safe with their youngsters. Couturier scored five goals and nine points before getting hit with a slapshot from teammate Kimmo Timonen.
With Vandermeer out the team has used Colin White in every game. Expect the two to rotate onto the third defensive pairing when fully healthy.
Murray has been out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. The crease clearing defender should help prevent goals when he does return as the Sharks are 4-2-2 in the eight games without him.
n 10 career starts against the Kings, Niemi has a 6-2-2 record with a 1.78 GAA, .938 SV% and two shutouts.
Robidas has been serviceable with two goals and nine points through 32 games. Expect Adam Pardy to continue playing in his place.
In eight career appearances against the Lightning, Giguere has a 5-2-0 record with a 2.39 GAA, .913 SV% and one shutout.
Shannon has been in and out of the lineup for most of the year but was expected to pick up some offensive minutes. He has two goals and seven points over 25 games.
Engelland has cleaned up his game and established himself as a player in the NHL with two goals and 10 points over 32 shots. However, he will not be available to play with the Pens until December 31st.
In 36 career starts against the Leafs, Miller has a 25-11-0 record with a 2.33 GAA, .926 SV% and four shutouts.
