Kulikov has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury and it looks like he will miss his fourth straight game on Thursday. With Kulikov out, Justin Falk will remain in the lineup. Kulikov is day-to-day and could return over the weekend.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Canucks’ win in New York last Thursday. Ryan Miller started the last two games, but Markstrom will go tonight against the Rangers, again. Markstrom has won four of his seven starts while posting a 2.23 GAA and .915 SV%. Versus the NHL’s top offence, Markstrom is a very risky option.
Tkachuk missed the last two games with a wrist injury, but he was back at practice on Monday and is expected to play on Tuesday. Tkachuk has registered six points (3G / 3A) in his first 12 career NHL games. Tkachuk is expected to skate on the Flames’ second line with Mikael Backlund and Michael Frolik.
Kulikov has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury and he will miss his third consecutive game on Tuesday. Kulikov remains day-to-day, so monitor his status prior to Thursday’s contest vs. the Lightning.
Tkachuk will miss his second straight game after having stitches on his wrist. Tkachuk remains day-to-day and could be back in the lineup on Tuesday in Minnesota.
Hathaway, 24, is a big-boy (6’2” / 210 lbs.) who plays a physical brand of hockey. Hathaway has six points (3G / 3A) in eight games with Stockton this season and three assists in 14 career NHL games.
Kulikov missed Thursday’s practice, Friday’s morning skate and will be replaced by Justin Falk in the lineup on Friday. There is no word on how serious the injury is, so consider Kulikov as day-to-day until more information is released.
Markstrom allowed on goal on 24 shots in the Canucks’ 1-0 shutout loss in Ottawa last Thursday. After winning his first three starts, Markstrom has dropped his last three games (0-2-1) while posting a 2.63 GAA and .910 SV%. Markstrom is a risky start whenever he gets the call, but even more so tonight vs. the Rangers, who lead the NHL with 4.23 goals per game.
Kulikov was banged up in Saturday’s game in Ottawa but he was on the ice for the Sabres’ morning skate and will be in the lineup in Boston. Kulikov, who is averaging 22:22 TOI, has not recorded a point and has just four shots on goal in 10 games this season.
Jones suffered the injury on Saturday in St. Louis and will miss the next three weeks. Missing three weeks would mean that Jones will miss the next 10 games, which is a huge loss for the Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old has six points (3G / 3A) in 10 games while averaging 24:14 TOI per game. Zach Werenski and Jack Johnson will likely be leaned on more heavily with Jones out.
Markstrom allowed four goals on 34 shots in the Canucks’ loss to the Capitals on Saturday. Ryan Miller started last night, so Markstrom will go tonight in Ottawa. Markstrom has had a strong start to the year as the Canucks’ backup, but won’t get much in the way of goal support. Markstrom comes in with a 2.35 GAA and .913 SV%, but is a risky start on any given night.
Forsling missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Flames. Forsling has picked up one assist and nine shots on goal while averaging 16:10 TOI in his first seven NHL games.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Canucks loss in Los Angeles last Saturday. Ryan Miller has started the last three games, including last night, so Markstorm is expected to start tonight vs. Washington. Markstrom has won three of his first four games while posting a 1.95 GAA and .923 SV%.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Canucks loss in Los Angeles last Saturday. Ryan Miller has started the last three games, including last night, so Markstorm is expected to start tonight vs. Washington. Markstrom has won three of his first four games while posting a 1.95 GAA and .923 SV%.
Forsling suffered a lower-body injury in Monday’s game and will miss Friday’s game vs. the Devils. Forsling is reportedly doing better and remains day-to-day.
Forsling was injured in Monday’s game vs. the Flames and is listed as day-to-day, but with the Blackhawks off until Friday, Forsling has a chance to be ready.
Gudas’ six-game suspension is up and he will play tonight vs. the Sabres. Gudas is often among the league’s hits leaders, but doesn’t provide a whole lot in the way of offence—Gudas had 14 points (5G / 9A) in 76 games a season ago.
Tkachuk was a healthy scratch in each of the last two games, but will replace Freddie Hamilton in the lineup tonight. Tkachuk has averaged 11:55 TOI per game and has one goal on nine shots in his first five NHL games.
Tkachuk, who has one goal on nine shots in his first five NHL games, will be a healthy scratch again tonight. With Tkachuk in the press box, Freddie Hamilton will play again.
