Ekholm will probably take the place of defenseman Kevin Klein, who has what Predators coach Barry Trotz called a “below the neck” injury. The last time Ekholm wore a Predators sweater was Oct. 20, 2011.
Ekholm is not expected to have any fantasy relevance.
Smith allowed just one goal on 30 shots in a 3-1 win over the Oilers on Wednesday. He has a great matchup tonight vs. the Flames, start him with confidence.
Smith allowed just one goal on 41 shots in a 2-0 loss to the Canucks on Monday. He has posted a 0.51 GAA and .985 SV% in two starts since returning from his upper-body injury. He faces a skilled Oilers team that can score at any time.
Given that he's missed most of this season, Murray is expected to need another year of seasoning before cracking the 2013-14 CBJ roster.
Smith posted a 24-save shutout vs. the Avalanche on Saturday. It was his first game game since suffering an upper-body injury that forced him to miss six games. He has a tough matchup tonight against the Canucks who are 8-2-0 in their last 10.
Demers has missed the Sharks last four games with a concussion. He will return to the lineup tonight and take Tennyson's spot on the blueline.
Smith has missed the Coyotes last six games with an upper-body injury. Phoenix did pretty well without their #1 goalie, going 3-1-2 in those six games. Smith will likely start the vast majority of the Coyotes remaining 10 games after tonight. The matchup with the Avs is a good one.
Smith missed the Coyotes last six games with an upper-body injury.
Demers will miss his fourth straight game with a concussion.
Smith will miss his sixth straight game with an upper-body injury. Monitor his status prior to Saturday's game with the Avalanche.
Smith will miss his fifth consecutive game tomorrow because of an upper-body injury. The next game Smith could start is Thursday vs. the Red Wings.
Malone had 10 goals and 14 assists in 63 games in the AHL this season.
Demers was not at the Sharks’ morning skate. “Not feeling good today, won’t play tonight,” head coach Todd McLellan said. He is not a fantasy relevant player having scored just one goal in 15 games this season.
Smith will miss his third straight game tonight with an upper-body injury. It doesn't sound like Smith will play on Saturday in San Jose. Monitor his status on Saturday, if he is unavailable the Coyotes next game is on Tuesday, at home vs. Los Angeles.
The Coyotes play Wednesday and Thursday so earliest Smith could be back is Saturday against San Jose.
RNH missed the Oilers last two games with strep throat, but he is ready to return tonight. After scoring 52 points in 62 games last season RNH has struggled this year only recording 11 points in his first 27 games.
The Coyotes don't play until Monday, so Smith has some time to heal. We'll have to wait and see if he will start Monday vs. Detroit.
It doesn't look like RNH will make the road-trip with the Oilers, he is suffering from strep throat.
Head Coach Dave Tippett said Smith could return to practice as soon as Sunday. Smith was run into yesterday by Daniel Sedin, and then hit behind the net by Alexander Edler. Smith had some tests done today because he was dealing with a headache last night. It does not sound like he suffered a serious injury.
