Perry has been out since December 5th with a sprained knee. Despite skating again on Monday, neither Perry or coach Boudreau would commit to Perry playing tomorrow vs. the Sharks. Monitor Perry’s status during the Ducks’ morning skate tomorrow.
Kuemper missed his start on Saturday due to food poisoning but he said that he feels good and will be back in goal tonight. He allowed four goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Flyers in his last start. In five starts this month he is 1-3-0 with a 3.69 GAA and .864 SV%.
Kuemper missed his start on Saturday due to food poisoning but he said that he feels good and that he should be back in the crease on Monday. We should get confirmation shortly after the morning skate.
Dumoulin was sent down yesterday, but his recall today suggests that Paul Martin is not ready to return and that Kris Letang will likely be unavailable for tonight with a lower-body injury.
Perry took part in the Ducks optional morning skate, but will not play tonight vs. the Canucks. The next game he is eligible to return in would be Wednesday against the Sharks. Monitor his status leading up to Wednesday.
Forsberg was with the Blue Jackets on an emergency recall because Sergei Bobrovsky was ill on Saturday. His return to the AHL suggests that Bob will be good to go on Wednesday vs. the Wild.
Dumoulin, 23, registered one goal in seven games with the Penguins during his recall. He heads back to WBS where he has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 22 games.
Kuemper started on Tuesday when he wasn't scheduled to because NIklas Backstrom got sick, now John Curry will start because Kuemper is sick. With Backstrom on IR, Kuemper will still dress and serve as Curry's backup.
Perry is not with the team in Arizona he is back skating in Anaheim. This suggests that Perry likely won’t be in the lineup tomorrow either. With Perry out, Devante Smith-Pelly is expected to skate on the first line.
The Ducks did not have a morning skate so there is no indication whether Perry will return to the lineup tonight or not. If Perry does not play, Devante Smith-Pelly should move back to the top-line. There should be an announcement when the team arrives at the rink at 6 PM ET, if not we will have to monitor his status during pre-game warmups at 7:30 PM ET.
Kuemper gave up four goals on 29 shots in the Wild’s loss to the Flyers on Tuesday. Kuemper has gone 0-3-1 with a 4.57 GAA and .846 SV% over his last four starts. It has been ugly for Kuemper, who will face a surprising Winnipeg team tonight.
Forsberg, 22, has gone 14-3-0 with a 1.75 GAA and .938 SV% in 18 games with Springfield this season. He has been recalled to backup Curtis McElhinney tonight vs. Boston.
Kuemper was pulled after he allowed three goals on 14 shots in a loss to the Predators on Saturday. He has struggled as of late, going 1-2-0 with a 3.55 GAA and .864 SV% in four starts in December.
Armia, 21, was the Sabres’ first round pick (16th overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft. He has registered 16 points (7G / 9A) in 21 games with Rochester this season. Armia is expected to make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Red Wings.
Perry will miss his ninth straight game with a knee injury. He was on the ice this morning and took part in the morning skate line rushes, but stayed on with extras which meanss he will not play tonight vs. the Sharks.
Perry took part in Ducks practice on Sunday but will be held out of his eighth consecutive game with a knee injury. With Perry missing Monday’s game, the next game he could return for would be Saturday in Arizona.
Perry was targeting a return for Monday and his availability for Sunday’s practice keeps that option open, but he skated as an extra which suggests that he likely won’t be back until after the Christmas break. The Ducks have gone 5-2-0 without Perry in the last seven games.
Kuemper (illness) missed his scheduled start on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday, but he will be back between the pipes tonight in Nashville. Kuemper allowed two goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Sharks in his last start. Despite his recent struggles, Kuemper is 7-3-0 at home this season—however his .885 SV% at Xcel Energy Center is alarming.
Kuemper (illness) missed his scheduled start on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday, but it looks like he will be back between the pipes tonight in Nashville. Kuemper allowed two goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Sharks in his last start. Despite his recent struggles, Kuemper is 7-3-0 at home this season—however his .885 SV% at Xcel Energy Center is alarming.
