Yip could play in Thursday's tilt. The former collegiate standout scored 12 goals last season indicating he may have some fantasy hockey value in deeper leagues.
Sounds like Brassard will be a healthy scratch once again after failing to produce on the top line. He scored two goals and four points with a minus-11 rating over 15 games. No reason to keep him at this point.
#CBJ G Steve Mason is 3-4-1 with a 2.95 gaa and .899 save pct vs. #mnwild.
He’s 8-3-1 in his career against the Jackets with a 2.25 goals against average and a .920 save percentage. [MinnesotaWild.com]
Wellman gets the call after a strong showing with the Houston Aeros -- scoring 10 goals and five points. He may get a chance on a top line with Guillaume Latendresse sidelined with a concussion.
Rough break for Huskins, who was playing on the top defensive pairing prior to getting hurt. Under the new Ken Hitchcock regime, who knows where he ends up playing.
The 37-year-old defender scored one goal over his first 15 games with the team. He plays a good amount of minutes at even strength and on the power play which could give him a slight boost in production.
Erskine likely just could not suit up for back-to-back games and draws back in. The Kingston, Ontario native has two assists over his first five games this season.
In six career appearances against the Panthers, Vokoun holds a 2-2-2 record with a 2.23 GAA, .915 SV% and one shutout.
Ott will miss his sixth consecutive game tonight. Prior to getting hurt he scored two goals and eight points over 11 games. His eventual return to the lineup should help soften the loss of defenseman Alex Goligoski.
Stajan draws back into the lineup and is expected to center the fourth line. The playmaking center has registered two points through 12 games this season.
Hordi could be a solid option in one-day leagues for those of you who stream PIM.
In nine career appearances against the Sens, Kipper holds a 7-1-0 record with a 2.20 GAA, .919 SV% and two shutouts.
Smith is unbeaten in his last eight starts (6-0-2) and is unbeaten in three starts against the Maple Leafs (2-0-1) in his career.[PhoenixCoyotes.com]
Myers was a 'surprise' scratch for last night's game. He registered only four assists over 16 games on the season, struggling at both ends of the ice. Stay tuned for a further word on his role.
McCormick may be taking a maintenance day after last night's tilt. The pugilist has only 24 PIM over 17 games so he may not be the best option to stream PIM.
Palmieri remains on the top line as Ilya Kovalchuk stays out of the lineup. The sophomore scored a goal and four points over 14 games.
Legwand will miss yet another game, his third consecutive game. Prior to the injury he was leading the team in scoring with five goals and 14 points.
Rinne will face the Caps for the first time in his career.
Kovalchuk will not play tonight due to a groin injury. Check back for his status on tomorrow's game.
