Svechnikov did some light stick-handling this morning but will miss Game 4 as he remains in concussion-protocol after being knocked out by Alex Ovechkin in Game 3. Saku Maenalanen will replace Svechnikov in the lineup on Thursday.
Svechnikov was taken to hospital for testing after being knocked out by Alex Ovechkin in a fight in Game 3. Svechnikov is in concussion protocol and it is highly unlikely that he will be available for Game 4 vs. the Capitals. Saku Maenalanen will likely replace Svechnikov in the lineup on Wednesday.
Andersen allowed four goals on 41 shots in the Maple Leafs 4-1 loss in Boston in Game 2. The Bruins could have got to 10 goals if it weren't for Andersen, who made a number of huge saves to keep the Maple Leafs in the game. So far, he has stopped 74 of the first 79 shots (.937 SV%) that he has faced in the series. The series now shifts to Toronto, where Andersen has gone 18-10-1 with a 2.81 GAA and .916 SV% this season.
Gardiner has been out since February 25th but is expected to return tonight vs. the Lightning. Gardiner told reporters that he elected not to have surgery on his injured back which allowed him to return right before the playoffs. Gardiner was on-pace for a 40-plus point season before getting hurt, tallying two goals and 27 assists (29 points) in 60 games.
Andersen allowed one goal on 29 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Islanders on Monday. It was a much needed performance for Andersen, who was 5-2-3 with a 3.64 GAA and .890 SV% in 11 games in March. Tonight he faces the Lightning for the fourth time this season—he is 1-2-0 with a 4.15 GAA and .872 SV% in the first three meetings.
