Shaw has been out since November 30th and will miss the final 18 games of the season with lingering concussion issues. Missing such a lengthy period of time with a concussion is obviously not a good sign and hopefully, Shaw will be ready to return to the NHL at the start of the 2021 campaign.
Athanasiou was hurt in his second game with the Oilers but avoided serious injury and could play Saturday. Athanasiou has picked up two points (1G / 1A) and three shots on goal in his first two games on Connor McDavid's wing.
Maroon was not on the ice for the morning skate and will not play tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Carter Verhaeghe will draw into the lineup to replace Maroon, who should be considered day-to-day.
Khudobin stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Stars win over the Blackhawks on Sunday. Khudobin has yet to lose in regulation in February, going 4-0-1 with a 2.11 GAA and .931 SV% in six games (five starts). One of those games came against the Hurricanes, who he'll face again tonight--he stopped 24 of 25 shots in a 4-1 win that night.
Brossoit stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Jets’ win in Ottawa last Thursday. Brossoit has been terrific in his last two starts, going 2-0-0 while stopping 54 of the 57 shots (.947 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he faces a Capitals team that has gone 2-4-1 while averaging 3.43 goals for and 4.29 goals against in their last seven home games.
Athanasiou has had a disappointing 2019-20 season after his 30-goal breakout campaign a year ago. The 25-year-old has just ten goals and 24 assists in 46 games this season, but don’t be surprised if the change of scenery reignites his production. After spending most of the season on the wing of Valtteri Filppula, Athanasiou will now almost certainly get a shot at playing alongside Connor McDavid. He is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1st.
Khudobin allowed one goal on 10 shots after replacing Ben Bishop in the Stars loss to the Blues on Friday. Khudobin has played very well in February, going 3-0-1 with a 2.35 GAA and .923 SV% in five appearances (four starts). Today he'll look to stay hot vs. the Blackhawks, who he is 1-1-0 with a 1.45 GAA and .961 SV% against this season.
According to Nick Kypreos, Weber's season is likely over and his future is in question. The injury is reportedly related to his foot that was surgically repaired in 2018 and could require further surgery.
Khudobin allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Stars win in St. Louis on Saturday. Khudobin has won his last two starts while allowing just five goals on 61 shots (.918 SV%). Tonight he faces the Hurricanes on home ice, where he is 4-1-0 with a 1.49 GAA and .941 SV%. Carolina has won five of their last seven games (5-2-0) while averaging 3.86 goals per game.
Robinson was a healthy scratch on Saturday and with a need for a defenseman, Robinson heads back to the AHL to make room for Alexander Yelesin to be recalled. He had one goal in five games with the Flames during his call-up.
Weber will not play Monday vs. the Coyotes, won't travel on their brief two-game road trip (@BOS and @PIT) and is doubtful to play vs. the Stars when they return home on Saturday. So far, so good without Weber though, the Habs have gone 2-0 with two OT victories without their captain.
