Franson is scheduled to play his seventh game of the season. Until the offensive defenseman regularly plays he holds no fantasy hockey value.
In five career starts against the Preds, Miller holds a 2-2-1 record with a 2.69 GAA, .901 SV% and ones shutout.
The diminutive forward scored three goals and 12 points prior to getting hurt. Expect a further word on his status.
Kaleta won't play on back-to-back games. The physical forward has two goals and 34 PIM in 17 games this season.
The rookie has a goal and an assist in his nine games with the Sabres and figures to play on the fourth line tonight.
Langenbrunner is demoted to the fourth line with the lineup close to full strength. In 25 games, he's scored two goals and eight points.
Perron draws into the lineup for the first time since November 4th, 2010. As one of the feel good stories of the year you can only hope he gets back to full speed.
Stewart moves to the third line with David Perron returning to the lineup. The power forward scored only three goals and eight points so far but has two assists in his last two games.
Staal has been skating for a few days now and is confident he will play this season. Keep a close eye on his status as he continues to elevate his heart rate.
Stepan was struggling to skate yesterday due to a sore ankle but will play tonight. The playmaking center has been playing the best hockey of his young career centering Marian Gaborik.
Expect Turris to center the fourth line tonight. If he continues to play with more energy he may unseat a center on a scoring line.
In 11 career appearances against the Flyers, Smith holds a 4-5-1 record with a 3.47 GAA and .891 SV%.
In five career starts against the Ducks, Harding is 2-3-0 with a 2.63 GAA, .918 SV% and one shutout.
The agitating forward is listed as day-to-day but likely unable to draw in over the next two games. Expect an update on his status as the team practices.
Falk is travelling with the team but can't play for seven days. Don't expect him to do anything more than practice with the squad.
The team goes on a two game road trip so Backstrom may start against the Red Wings.
Harrison is still injured and likely misses a few more games. When he returns, the team will have eight healthy defensemen.
In 18 career starts against the Pens, Ward holds a 11-5-2 record with a 2.41 GAA and .921 SV%.
Despite being one of the team's strongest faceoff option, Smithson moves over to the wing. He has one goal through 25 games, centering the fourth line.
Lindback won his only career start against the Sabres, stopping 35 of 38 shots faced.
