Kulikov has been out since March 12th due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. Chicago. The 32-year-old had only been able to play in four games with Pittsburgh before going down with injury and has three goals, and 13 assists. 82 SOG, 30 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 65 games with Anaheim and Pittsburgh this season.
Bjornfot had five goals, seven assists, eight PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 47 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) and has been recalled to Los Angeles on Monday. The 22-year-old returns to the Los Angeles Kings, where he has an assist, six PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 10 games with the Kings during his previous call up.
Bobrovsky has missed the last five games with an illness, but Mack Guzda was sent back to the AHL, suggesting that Bobrovsky will at least be healthy enough to serve as the backup on Saturday. Alex Lyon has been incredible with Bobrovsky sidelined, winning five in a row while stopping 172 of the 179 shots (.961 SV%) that he's faced.
Entwistle was a healthy scratch for the Blackhawks' previous game and will draw back into the lineup for Anders Bjork on Tuesday vs. Calgary. The 23-year-old right winger has three goals, six assists, 43 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 60 games this season.
Bennett has been out of the Panthers' lineup since March 20th due to an undisclosed injury and is expected to miss at least the next two games for Florida. The 26-year-old has 16 goals, 40 points, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 63 games prior to the injury.
Bobrovsky has missed the Panthers' previous three games due to illness and could return and serve as the backup netminder Tuesday vs. Buffalo. The 34-year-old has had a rough overall season, with his 24-20-3 record, 3.07 GAA and .901 SV%.
Foote had a goal, four SOG, and was a +2 plus/minus through six games this season with New Jersey but has been reassigned to Utica (AHL) on Friday. The 22-year-old returns to Utica, where he had 18 goals, 30 points and 25 PIMs through 49 games played this season.
Bjornfot has five goals, seven assists, eight PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 47 games with Ontario (AHL) and has been recalled to Los Angeles Friday. The 21-year-old has an assist and six PIMs through eight games with the Kings already this season.
Bobrovsky missed the Panthers' game Wednesday and will now be forced to miss Thursday as well as he deals with an illness. The 34-year-old has had a rough season but is very needed for the Panthers right now, as he has a 24-20-3 record, 3.07 GAA and .901 SV%.
Jones has 10 goals, 22 assists, 158 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -32 plus/minus through 64 games this season but will be a game-time decision Thursday as he deals with an illness. The 28-year-old should know his status at warmups, prior to the game.
Boqvist missed the Devils' previous two games due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to return Thursday as the team takes on the New York Rangers. The 24-year-old has eight goals, eight assists, 59 SOG, two PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 62 games prior to his injury.
Bennett has been out for the Panthers' previous four games due to an undisclosed injury and will be out of the lineup again Tuesday vs. Toronto. The 26-year-old had 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 63 games this season prior to his injury.
Marchand missed the Bruins' previous game Sunday due to an undisclosed injury but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as they take on the Nashville Predators. The 34-year-old has 20 goals, 43 assists, 163 SOG, 66 PIMs and a +26 plus/minus through 64 games this season.
Greer was suspended for one game for cross-checking Montreal's Mike Hoffman but will return to the Bruins' lineup Tuesday vs. Nashville. The 26-year-old has five goals, six assists, 54 SOG, 85 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 53 games played prior to his suspension.
Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 42 shots (.905 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the New York Rangers in his previous start. The 34-year-old has had a season of ups and downs, with his 24-19-3 record, 3.05 GAA and .902 SV%. He takes on the Ottawa Senators, who have lost seven of their last nine games but are seventh in the NHL in shots on goal (33.2).
