Geekie has missed the Kraken's previous two games due to an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup Tuesday as they take on the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old had four goals, five assists, 15 SOG and a +13 plus/minus in 18 games with the Kraken prior to his injury.
Viel made his Sharks' season debut Tuesday and played 7:22 TOI after being added to the lineup for some muscle as he currently ranks second in the AHL with 65 PIMs through just 18 games played with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). He will be a healthy scratch Wednesday as the Sharks play their second of a back-to-back vs. Toronto.
Viel will make his Sharks' season debut Tuesday and add some muscle to the lineup as he currently ranks second in the AHL with 65 PIMs through just 18 games played with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 25-year-old has played in 45 career NHL games played and has three goals, two assists and 137 PIMs.
Harris has been a healthy scratch for the Canadiens' previous two contests but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as they take on San Jose. The 22-year-old defenseman has a goal and four assists with a +1 plus/minus and 26 SOG through 18 games played.
Korpisalo stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a win over Montreal his last time out. The 28-year-old has been mediocre by definition with his 3-3-1 record, his .901 SV% and 3.86 GAA. He will take on the New York Islanders who have won two straight and four out of their last six games.
Korpisalo stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a win over Montreal his last time out. The 28-year-old has been mediocre by definition with his 3-3-1 record, his .901 SV% and 3.86 GAA. He will take on the New York Islanders who have won two straight and four out of their last six games.
Swayman was not busy but stopped 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a win over Chicago in his previous start. The Bruins' backup has struggled this season with a .890 SV%, 2.82 GAA and 3-1-0 record. He will take on the Florida Panthers who have lost four of their last five games after dropping their last game to Columbus 5-3.
Jordan Harris will head to the press box as a healthy scratch Wednesday. The 22-year-old defender has a goal and five points through 18 games played this season while averaging close to 20 minutes (19:27) TOI.
Korpisalo allowed six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) in his worst start of the season his last time out in a loss vs. Detroit. The 28-year-old has struggled in limited action this season posting a 3-2-1 record with a 4.16 GAA and .897 SV%. He takes on Montreal who is on the second half of a back-to-back after losing to Buffalo 7-2 Tuesday.
Harris was a healthy scratch for the Canadiens' last game but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as they host Buffalo. The 22-year-old defender has a goal and five points through 17 games played this season while averaging close to 20 minutes (19:39) TOI.
Sweezey will likely serve as an extra defenseman on Saturday. The 26-year-old has never appeared in an NHL game but has five assists and 22 PIMS in 14 AHL games this season.
Swayman has not played since Nov.1st after leaving after four saves in 14:06 played due to a lower-body injury. He struggled prior to the injury, posting a 2-1-0 record with a 3.45 GAA and .878 SV%. He faces off against the struggling Chicago Blackhawks who lost 5-2 their last time out and have lost four of their last five games.
