Bernard-Docker will head back to Belleville (AHL) after an assist, seven PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through nine games with Ottawa. Prior to his promotion previously, he had an assist and six PIMs in eight games with Belleville and will be hoping to be back with the big club again soon.
Gibson allowed six goals on 43 shots (.860 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he picked up the loss to Nashville in his last start. The 29-year-old has had a horrendous season, with his 6-15-3 record, 3.97 GAA, and .898 SV%. He takes on the Philadelphia Flyers, who have won their last two games after a 4-2 win over Los Angeles in their last game.
Bernard-Docker has not played since Nov. 19th due to a high ankle sprain but will return to Ottawa's lineup Thursday as they take on Washington. The 2018 1st round pick (26th overall) had one assist, six SOG and seven PIMs in six games prior to his month-long injury.
Gibson's last game was Dec. 13th where he received the loss after being forced to leave after just 30:48 and stopping 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) due to injury. The 29-year-old has been having by far the worst season of his 10-year career, with his 5-14-3 record, .896 SV% and 3.99 GAA. He will face the Vegas Golden Knights, who are 11th in the NHL in goals per game (3.27) and ninth in shots per game (32.5).
Mitchell has two assists, five SOG and is a -5 plus/minus through seven games with the Blackhawks this season but will head to the press box as a healthy scratch Tuesday. Caleb Jones will be his replacement on Chicago's blueline.
Talbot stopped 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) for his fourth straight win as he beat Detroit in his last start. The 35-year-old has been enjoying a solid first season in the Nations' Capital, with his 8-7-0 record, 2.55 GAA and .916 SV%. He will face the Winnipeg Jets, who have been very sound defensively this season, ranking fourth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.58).
Larkin awkwardly took a puck to the arm/hand during Tuesday's matchup vs. Carolina and will be forced to miss Wednesday's game as he is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The Red Wings' captain has been enjoying a solid contract season, with 10 goals, 27 points, 94 SOG and a +6 plus/minus through 28 games prior to the injury.
Talbot stopped all 32 shots he faced to pick up his first shutout as a member of the Senators with a win over Anaheim in his last start. The 35-year-old has been enjoying a solid opening season in Ottawa, with his 6-7-0 record, .917 SV% and 2.55 GAA. He will take on the Montreal Canadiens, who rank 25th in goals per game (2.86) and 30th in shots (29.3).
Soderblom heads back to the Red Wings for a second time this season after scoring two goals and getting six PIMs with a -5 plus/minus through 13 games to start his career. The towering, 6'8" forward had no points in his two games with Grand Rapids (AHL) prior to his callup.
Talbot stopped all 32 shots he faced to pick up his first shutout as a member of the Senators with a win over Anaheim in his last start. The 35-year-old has been enjoying a solid opening season in Ottawa, with his 6-7-0 record, .917 SV% and 2.55 GAA. He will take on the Montreal Canadiens, who rank 25th in goals per game (2.86) and 30th in shots (29.3).
Larkin awkwardly took a puck to the arm/hand during Tuesday's matchup vs. Carolina and will be forced to miss Wednesday's game as he is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The Red Wings' captain has been enjoying a solid contract season, with 10 goals, 27 points, 94 SOG and a +6 plus/minus through 28 games prior to the injury.
John Gibson allowed four goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%) and took his fourth loss in five starts as he was downed by San Jose in his last start. The 29-year-old is having an incredibly down year, as he has a 5-13-3 record, .894 SV% and 3.99 GAA. He takes on one of the league's hottest teams the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have gotten at least a point in 15 straight contests (12-0-3).
Gustafsson missed the Capitals' previous game due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision Tuesday. The 30-year-old has 10 assists, 40 SOG and is a -10 plus/minus through 29 games in his first season in Washington.
