Zuccarello was not on the ice for Monday’s practice which makes him questionable for Tuesday’s game due to a foot infection. This would be a tough break for owners who recently picked Zuccarello up expecting him to continue his red-hot streak.
With Andreas Johnsson out a concussion, Moore returns to the Maple Leafs. Moore had three points (1G / 2A) in six games with the Maple Leafs earlier this season and is tied for the Marlies team-lead in goals (19) in 32 games.
Kuemper stopped 24 of 26 shots in the Coyotes win in Toronto on Sunday. It was another strong outing for Kuemper, who is now 5-0-1 with a 2.12 GAA, .925 SV% and one shutout in his last six starts. The Coyotes and their No.1 netminder are hot right now and draw a strong road matchup vs. a Senators team that is 12-9-4 on home-ice and have the worst team GAA (3.76) in the league.
Kuemper stopped 24 of 26 shots in the Coyotes win in Toronto on Sunday. It was another strong outing for Kuemper, who is now 5-0-1 with a 2.12 GAA, .925 SV% and one shutout in his last six starts. The Coyotes and their No.1 netminder are hot right now and draw a strong road matchup vs. a Senators team that is 12-9-4 on home-ice and have the worst team GAA (3.76) in the league.
The Blues went with seven defensemen on Thursday but will go back to six on Saturday, so Edmundson will sit and Carl Gunnarsson will remain in the lineup.
Kuemper allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Coyotes win over the Sharks on Wednesday. Kuemper shockingly extended his winning streak to four games, stopping 105 of the 113 shots (.929 SV%) that he has faced over that stretch. Tonight’s matchup will make it difficult to get to five in a row—he allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 4-0 loss in his first start vs. the Penguin (Nov.10).
Kuemper allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Coyotes win in Edmonton on Saturday. Kuemper is riding a surprising three-game winning streak, stopping 79 of the 84 shots (.941 SV%) that he faced. He will look to stay hot against the Sharks, who he beat back in December, stopping 35 of the 38 shots he faced in a shootout victory.
Moore spent some time with the Maple Leafs while Zach Hyman was sidelined, collecting one goal and two assists in six games. Moore has impressed with the Marlies as well, tying for the team-lead in goals (19) and adding seven assists (26 points) in 30 games.
Kuemper stopped all 23 shots that he faced in the Coyotes 5-0 shutout win over the Rangers on Sunday. The win snapped Kuemper’s three-game losing streak and moved him to 6-11-3 on the season. As well as he played on the weekend, Kuemper is 3-6-1 with a 3.10 GAA and .902 SV% on the road this season and should remain on your bench or the waiver wire tonight.
The Blues went with seven defensemen in their last game but with Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) returning to the lineup, Edmundson will be the defenseman to sit. Edmundson has just seven points (1G / 6A) in 34 games.
Kuemper allowed five goals on 37 shots in the Coyotes loss to the Golden Knights last Sunday. Kuemper finished December with just one win in seven games while posting a 3.18 GAA and .900 SV%. Despite a solid matchup vs. a banged up Devils team that is 4-13-3 on the road this season, Keumper remains a desperate option.
Armia has missed the last 26 games with a knee injury but will play Thursday for the first time since November 6th. Armia will skate on a line with Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Artturi Lehkonen and has three goals and four assists (seven points) in 15 games this season.
Moore continues to be sent down and called-up but these are likely just “paper moves” to save the team money. He has been solid in his brief time with the Maple Leafs, picking up two assists in three contests.
Kuemper gave up three goals on 38 shots in the Coyotes win in San Jose last Sunday. It was Kuemper’s first win since November 15th, snapping a personal six-game losing streak. Kuemper is 1-4-0 with a 3.03 GAA and .904 SV% since returning from injury but draws a solid matchup in Los Angeles. However, Kuemper has an ugly 3.22 GAA and .900 SV% on the road this year.
Moore recorded an assist in his NHL debut before the Christmas break and returns to the Maple Leafs with Tyler Ennis out. Moore has 17 goals and seven assists (24 points) in 27 games with the Marlies.
