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Merrill has missed the last four games with an arm injury and will miss at least one more week. With Merrill out, the Devils recalled Seth Helgeson from Albany (AHL).

Johansson suffered an upper-body injury in last Wednesday’s loss to the Flyers. He missed Mnoday’s practice and is not expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday. With Johansson listed as doubtful, the Capitals have recalled Zach Sill from Hershey (AHL).

Fleury was banged up for four goals on 32 shots, but still walked away with the win over the Canucks on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Fleury has now won three in a row on home ice and is 11-5-2 with a 2.49 GAA and .918 SV% at CONSOL Energy Center this season. Tonight he faces a Devils team that has rattled off four victories in a row.

Fleury gave up three goals on 32 shots in the Penguins win over the Flyers on Thursday. That is back-to-back wins for Fleury, who will be between the pipes this afternoon vs. the Canucks. Fleury has gone 6-2-2 with a 2.58 GAA, .918 SV% and one shutout in his last 10 starts on home ice. This afternoon he takes on a Canucks team hat has won three of their last four.

Fleury stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the Penguins’ shutout win over the Hurricanes on Sunday. Jeff Zatkoff started on Monday, so they’ll go back to Fleury tonight vs. the Flyers. Fleury has gone 3-1-3 with a 2.24 GAA and .923 SV% in his last seven starts and tonight he takes on a Flyers team that is 5-1-1 overt the same stretch.

Fleury allowed five goals on 25 shots in the Penguins loss in Tampa Bay on Friday. Fleury is now 2-1-3 with a 2.61 GAA and .914 SV% since returning from a concussion. One of those extra time losses came against the Hurricanes, who he will face again this afternoon. Fleury is 8-5-2 with a 2.52 GAA and .918 SV% on home ice this year.

Fleury allowed five goals on 25 shots in the Penguins loss in Tampa Bay on Friday. Fleury is now 2-1-3 with a 2.61 GAA and .914 SV% since returning from a concussion. One of those extra time losses came against the Hurricanes, who he will face again this afternoon. Fleury is 8-5-2 with a 2.52 GAA and .918 SV% on home ice this year.

Fleury allowed three goals on 21 shots in the Penguins OT loss in Carolina on Tuesday. Fleury is 2-1-2 with a 2.16 GAA and .932 SV% in January and tonight will be his sixth consecutive start. He will take on a Tampa Bay Lightning team that has won three in a row, outscoring their opponent 10-4.

Fleury allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Penguins win in Montreal on Saturday. Fleury has gone 2-1-1 with a 1.97 GAA and .943 SV% since returning to the Penguins crease on January 2nd. He draws a strong matchup vs. the 18-18-7 Hurricanes—Fleury is 7-6-1 with a 1.94 GAA and .939 SV% on the road this season.

Johansson sat out the Capitals weekend back-to-back because of a suspension, but he is set to return on Thursday. Johansson, who had 26 points (10G / 16A) in 39 games this season, is expected to skate on the third line between Jason Chimera and Tom Wilson.

Fleury allowed two goals on 36 shots in the Penguins 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Wednesday. Since returning to the Penguins crease on January 2nd, Fleury has won one of three starts while posting a 2.29 GAA and .934 SV%. On Saturday, Fleury will make his third start vs. Montreal—he has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.95 GAA and .908 SV% in the first two games.

Johansson will miss the Capitals back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday, but is eligible to return next Thursday vs. the Canucks. With Johansson out, the Capitals are expected to recall a forward.

Grosenick was with the Sharks while Alex Stalock was on a conditioning stint. Grosenick did not get into a game—he heads back to San Jose (AHL) where he is 7-4-3 with a 3.03 GAA and .902 SV% this season.

Fleury allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Penguins OT loss to the Blackhawks last night. Despite the loss, Fleury will go again tonight in Chicago. The Blackhawks are a tough matchup and Fleury is 6-5-1 with a 2.01 GAA and .935 SV% on the road the season.

Fleury allowed two goals on 40 shots in the Penguins win over the Islanders in his return to the Penguins crease on Saturday. Getting Fleury back will be a huge boost for the Penguins, who will take on the Blackhawks tonight. Fleury has gone 1-1-1 in his last three games on home ice and 8-5-1 with a 2.50 GAA and .919 SV% overall at the CONSOL Energy Center.

Fleury has missed the last eight games with a concussion, but he will return to the crease tonight vs. the Islanders. In his last outing, he allowed four goals on 34 shots in a loss to the Capitals. Overall, he has gone 13-10-2 with a 2.29 GAA and .925 SV% on the season and has arguably been the Penguins best player so far. Tonight he starts on home ice, where he is 7-5-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .916 SV% this season.

Fleury has missed the last eight games with a concussion, but it looks like he will return to the crease tonight vs. the Islanders. In his last outing, he allowed four goals on 34 shots in a loss to the Capitals. Overall, he has gone 13-10-2 with a 2.29 GAA and .925 SV% on the season and has arguably been the Penguins best player so far. Tonight he starts on home ice, where he is 7-5-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .916 SV% this season.