The Senators returned Filip Chlapik to Belleville yesterday and bring Norris back to replace him on the NHL roster. The 20-year-old centre did not record a point in his NHL debut (02/22) but is second in the AHL in goals (30) and tied for third in points (58).
Georgiev stopped 42 of 45 shots in the Rangers overtime win over the Islanders on Tuesday. Georgiev loves playing the Isles, going 5-2-0 with a .934 SV% in his first in his seven career starts against them. He hasn't had the same success vs. Montreal, going 1-3-0 with a 3.54 GAA and .911 SV% in four career meetings.
Sheary returns to Pittsburgh after a two-year stint in Buffalo. Sheary has failed to replicate his production from his 52-point breakout campaign in 2017, averaging just 32 points over the last two seasons. He is set to become an unrestricted free-agent on July 1st.
Georgiev allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Rangers loss to the Bruins on February 16th. With Igor Shesterkin out for a few weeks, Georgiev will make his 27th start of the season on Tuesday. He’s 11-4-0 with a 2.78 GAA, .923 SV% and two shutouts on the road this season. He’s 2-1-0 with a 2.75 GAA and .913 SV% vs. the Islanders this season.
Igor Shesterkin is still sidelined with an ankle injury, so Georgiev will get the call for the second time in as many nights. He allowed three goals on 26 shots in last night's 4-3 victory over the Wild. Georgiev is now 3-2 with a .901 SV% over his last six appearances. He'll have to be at the top of his game tonight to out-duel a rested Elvis Merzlikins.
Zucker, who was acquired from the Wild on Monday night, will make his debut on the Penguins' top line with Sidney Crosby. Zucker, who has scored 14 goals with 15 assists in 45 games this season, brings a ton of energy and skill to Crosby's wing, a spot where many have posted career years.
Zucker has scored 14 goals with 15 assists (29 points) in 45 games with the Wild this season. Zucker, who is a one-time 30-goal scorer, will get a huge fantasy boost because he will likely slot in the top-6 with Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin. After this year, Zucker has three years left with a $5.5M cap-hit (per PuckPedia).
With Carter Hart ready to return to the Flyers net on Monday, Lyon returns to the AHL, where he has gone 9-13-2 with a 2.59 GAA and .916 SV% this season. During his time with Philly, the 27-year-old was 1-1-0 while allowing eight goals on 73 shots (.890 SV%).
Dahlin missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but will play tonight in New York. Dahlin has posted nine points (1G / 8A) in his last 10 games.
Georgiev allowed one goal on six shots in relief of Henrik Lundqvist vs. the Stars on Monday. Since Christmas, Georgiev has gone 3-3-0 with a 3.63 GAA and .893 SV% but draws an amazing matchup with the Sabres in town. They are coming off of a loss vs. the Red Wings last night and have lost five of their last six (1-4-1) while averaging 1.67 goals per game.
Dahlin will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury and remains day-to-day. He has not been ruled out for tomorrow's game in New York.
The Sabres will be without their top defenseman when they host the Avalanche on Tuesday night. Zach Bogosian is expected to draw into the lineup to replace Dahlin and Colin Miller could see more power-play time.
Lyon surrendered four goals on 40 shots in the Flyers loss to the Canadiens on January 16th. Lyon was busy in his season debut and is now 4-4-1 with a 3.14 GAA and .894 SV% in his NHL career. In his second start of the year, he'll face a Colorado team that went 5-2-2 with 3.89 goals per game in January.
With Carter Hart expected to miss at least one more week, Lyon returns to serve as the Flyers' No.2 netminder behind Brian Elliott. Lyon has gone 9-13-2 with a 2.59 GAA and .916 SV% in 25 AHL games.
This isn't surprising with the Islanders in town. Georgiev started both games vs. the Isles last week, going 2-0 while stopping 70 of the 74 shots (.946 SV%) that he faced. He is now 4-1-0 with a 1.40 GAA, .955 SV% and one shutout in his career against the Islanders and makes for a solid option on a quiet Tuesday in the NHL.
Tonight will be Lyon's first NHL game in over a year. He has gone 9-11-2 with a 2.56 GAA and .916 SV% in 23 AHL games this season but is 4-3-1 with a 3.05 GAA and .894 SV% in 13 career NHL starts. Even with a decent matchup, Lyon is a risky option as he's set to go toe-to-toe with Carey Price.
Grzelcyk was a healthy scratch on Tuesday but will replace Steven Kampfer on Thursday. Grzelcyk comes in with five assists in his last nine games.
