While the team could rush Bouchard back into the lineup, they will play it safe with their talented forward. Butch has five goals and 18 points in 29 games before getting hurt. Expect this absence to be precautionary.
Not good news for the Wild as Koivu is their offensive catalyst. The Wild travel until the Christmas break so Koivu could miss the next four games. In the meantime, Matt Cullen becomes the top-line center. Check back for a further update on his status.
If Tangradi plays anywhere tonight it looks like the fourth line.
Cooke moves to the third line right wing position. The agitator has been quite effective offensively but has only 12 PIM on the season.
Dupuis moves up to the second line. His 22 points rank third on the team, behind only James Neal and Evgeni Malkin.
Wilson has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
In four career appearances against them, Budaj is 0-3-1 with a 3.01 GAA and .902 SV%.
In 11 career starts against the Devils, Price is 5-5-1 with a 2.00 GAA, .931 SV% and one shutout.
With Corey Potter fully healthy, the team doesn't need Teubert in the lineup.
Either veteran's return will add a boost to the Sens' blue line. The Russian defender has two goals and 19 points through 28 games. Keep him on your bench for tonight's game.
Definitely a good sign for the scoring winger. Expect him to get back on the ice within a week if his symptoms remain dormant.
The veteran has not played since November 29th and should add some offense to the Sens blue line. The Czech defender scored two goals and eight points through 24 games and should have been seen as a fringe option on the blue line.
In seven career appearances against the Pens, Auld has a 5-1-0 record with a 2.06 GAA and .924 SV%.
In 22 career appearances against the Flames, Theodore has a 9-9-2 record with a 2.32 GAA, .917 SV% and one shutout.
Moen was unable to play last night but getting back on the ice is a good sign. The former member of the 'Zero line' already has more goals than last season with eight.
As expected, Tatar was just insurance for Jiri Hudler. He returns to the AHL, where he gets playing time.
Certainly a good sign for the Bruins captain, who has missed the last two games. He remains doubtful for this weekend's games.
Clarkson returned to the team after missing yesterday's practice due to a personal day. The gritty winger is on pace for career highs in goals and he already has nine through 30 games.
Tallinder did not even miss a game after injuring his wrist on Tuesday. Expect him to man the top defensive pairing tonight.
With Kurtis Foster in the lineup and both Henrik Tallinder and Anton Volchenkov healthy, Taormina becomes a healthy scratch. He registered an assist over three games with a plus-2 rating.
