Severson was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will return tonight vs. the Rangers. Severson has not registered a point in his last four games and comes in with 13 points (1G / 12A) in 54 games this season.
Gudbranson has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury, but he was a full participant in today’s practice, which is a positive sign that Gudbranson will be back in the lineup for Thursday’s contest.
Gudbranson will miss his seventh straight game with an upper-body. He has been skating recently but remains on IR.
Gudbranson will miss his third straight game tonight and has been placed on IR in order to create a roster spot for the Panthers to recall Garret Wilson from Portland (AHL). Gudbranson remains day-to-day.
Gaunce, 21, was the Canucks first round pick (26th overall) in 2012. The 6-foot-2, 205 lbs. winger will make his NHL debut on Thursday after scoring one goal with one assist in five games with Utica prior to his call-up. He will skate on the fourth line with Jared McCann and Derek Dorsett.
Gaunce, 21, had one goal and one assist in five games with Utica this season. With Brandon Prust out for at least the next two games, Gaunce has been recalled and could make his NHL debut on the road-trip.
Severson was a healthy scratch in Saturday’s game in Washington but will be back in the lineup tonight in Nashville. Severson is arguably the Devils’ best offensive-defenseman and he tallied three shots in the season opener.
Monahan played in all 81 games leading up to today, but will be held out of the lineup this afternoon. After scoring 22 goals in his rookie season Monahan followed it up with 31 goals and 31 assists (62 points) this year.
Gudbranson was injured in the Panthers win over the Bruins on Thursday. He will be held out of the season finale and is expected to be replaced by Steven Kampfer. Gudbranson finishes the season with 13 points (4G / 9A), a minus-4 rating and 58 PIMS in 76 games.
Gudbranson left Thursday’s game with an upper-body injury and will likely be held out of the season finale since the game means absolutely nothing for the Panthers.
Gudbranson was a healthy scratch on Thursday, but will get back into the lineup on Saturday. Gudbranson has 12 points (4G / 8A), a minus-3 rating and 54 PIMS in 69 games this season.
