Ceci was absent from the Oilers' morning skate on Friday due to a lingering illness and will be a game-time decision on Saturday vs. Anaheim. If the 30-year-old defenseman is unable to go, Troy Stecher will likely take his spot in the lineup. Ceci has yet to miss a game this season as he has three goals, 21 points, 86 SOG and a +6 plus/minus through 71 games played so far.
The Senators are riding a three-game winning streak, including a commanding 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres last night courtesy of Joonas Korpisalo, but will switch to Forsberg to tend the twine on the tail end of their back-to-back. Forsberg has struggled lately, losing two straight, allowing 11 goals on 64 combined shots (.828 SV%). That said, the Senators enter action as -174 home favourites against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Edmundson played only 14:50 time-on-ice in the Maple Leafs' last game and is battling an undisclosed injury. In seven games with the Maple Leafs, Edmundson has zero points, five shots, and 14 hits.
Gustafsson did not practice on Monday, despite playing 19:44 time-on-ice in the Panthers' last contest, and is questionable for their next game on Tuesday. Gustafsson has two points (0G / 2A) in his last four games while averaging nearly 21 minutes of ice time.
After a disastrous 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, the Capitals will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Kuemper has been inconsistent all season and has only played once in the last 11 games for the Capitals, a 7-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers when he allowed seven goals on 37 shots (.811 SV%). The Capitals enter action as +174 road underdogs against the Hurricanes.
After a disastrous 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, the Capitals will likely turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Kuemper has been inconsistent all season and has only played once in the last 11 games for the Capitals, a 7-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers when he allowed seven goals on 37 shots (.811 SV%). The Capitals enter action as +174 road underdogs against the Hurricanes.
After a 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins with Joonas Korpisalo between the pipes on Tuesday, the Senators will turn to Forsberg on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Forsberg didn't fare any better in his last outing, allowing seven goals on 38 shots (.816 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Senators, outscored 13-4 in their last two games (0-2-0), enter action as -126 home favourites against the Blues.
After a 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins with Joonas Korpisalo between the pipes on Tuesday, the Senators will turn to Forsberg on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Forsberg didn't fare any better in his last outing, allowing seven goals on 38 shots (.816 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Senators, outscored 13-4 in their last two games (0-2-0), enter action as -126 home favourites against the Blues.
The Kings added Turcotte is considered day-to-day with the injury. His absence makes way for the return of Viktor Arvidsson (lower-body).
The Senators are coming off a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, snapping a seven-game losing skid, courtesy of Joonas Korpisalo, but they will switch to Forsberg between the pipes on Thursday. Forsberg has not played since March 1st, when he allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. That said, the Senators enter action as -120 road favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Kuemper has not played since February 26th, but after the Capitals suffered a 3-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in their last outing, he will return to the crease on Wednesday. Despite his lack of activity between the pipes, Kuemper is riding a two-game winning streak, including saving 18 of 21 shots (.857 SV%) in his last game, a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Capitals enter action as +260 road underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
Kuemper has not played since February 26th, but after the Capitals suffered a 3-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in their last outing, he will likely return to the crease on Wednesday. Despite his lack of activity between the pipes, Kuemper is riding a two-game winning streak, including saving 18 of 21 shots (.857 SV%) in his last game, a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Capitals enter action as +260 road underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
Anderson has been sidelined since February 22nd but will return to his usual spot on the Kings' top pair on Monday night. Arthur Kaliyev will sit as the Kings are opting to dress seven defensemen.
Laughton did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness, and his status was up in the air for Thursday's contest against the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old Laughton has been tremendously productive lately, scoring 12 points (5G / 7A) in his last 11 games while averaging 16:33 time-on-ice.
