The Wild return home vs. the Sabres on Thursday, so traveling with the team will allow Spurgeon to practice on Tuesday and could potentially be ready to play on Thursday back in Minnesota.
Spurgeon has missed the last four games with a shoulder injury that he suffered on October 30th. The Wild have not given many details on Spurgeon’s injury, but his return to the ice this morning suggests that he is not that far from a return. However, the Wild have a lot of capable NHL defensemen, so they won't rush Spurgeon.
Fleury stopped 34 of 37 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over the Jets on Thursday. He has been unreal lately, winning five in a row with a 1.18 GAA, .956 SV% and three shutouts. With Sunday off, it is no surprise it looks like the Pens will roll Fleury out there again. He is a must-start vs. the Sabres.
Fleury stopped 34 of 37 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over the Jets on Thursday. He has been unreal lately, winning five in a row with a 1.18 GAA, .956 SV% and three shutouts. With Sunday off, it is no surprise it looks like the Pens will roll Fleury out there again. He is a must-start vs. the Sabres.
Merrill, who is not with the team on its midwest trip, was slashed during Saturday's home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He won't be in the lineup tonight, but will be eligible to play in their next game on Monday. However, he will need to join the team in Boston.
Fleury stopped all 18 shots that he faced in the Penguins 5-0 win over the Sabres last Saturday. He was given Tuesday night off, but will be back in net tonight riding a four-game winning streak and having just signed a four-year, $23 million contract extension on Wednesday.
Fleury was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, but is now locked up through the 2018-19 season. Fleury is playing on a $5 million cap-hit this season, that will bump up to $5.75 million for the next four seasons. Fleury is 7-2-0 with a 1.89 GAA and .931 SV% in his first nine starts this season.
Merrill was held out of last night’s game with an arm injury. He had X-rays done and the results came back negative, but it will still keep him out of the next two games at least.
Zuccarello missed Monday’s game vs. the Blues with an undisclosed injury but he will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Red Wings. He is expected to return to the wing alongside Derick Brassard and Rick Nash.
Foligno is reportedly “banged up” but no word has been released as to what ailing him. He will sit again tonight, which means Johan Larsson will remain in the lineup vs. the Canadiens.
Zuccarello missed Monday’s game, but was back on the ice for practice on Tuesday and is skating again today, which suggests he will be in the lineup tonight vs. Detroit. After a breakout 2013-14, he has just four points (1G / 3A) in nine games this season.
Devils head coach Pete DeBoer would not elaborate on what Merrill is dealing with, but he will not play tonight and will be replaced by Eric Gelinas. Consider Merrill day-to-day.
Zuccarello did not skated for the last two days and missed last night's game, but he is back on the ice with the team this morning, which suggests he could be back in the lineup on Wednesday vs. the Red Wings.
Zuccarello was reportedly spotted limping around the Rangers dressing room on Sunday. He will not play tonight, so Ryan Malone will slide into the lineup, despite clearing waivers this afternoon. Consider Zuccarello day-to-day.
Zuccarello was not on the ice for the Rangers morning skate because he was "receiving treatment". If Zuccarello can't go and Ryan Malone is claimed off of waivers at noon, the Rangers will have to recall a forward from Hartford (AHL).
Zuccarello is "receiving treatment" this morning according to the Rangers. Alain Vigneault will address the media after the skate at which point we will update whether Zucc will be in the lineup tonight or not.
Fleury stopped all 36 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the Kings on Thursday. He has won six of eight starts with a 2.13 GAA and .926 SV% to start the year. He is an absolute must-start tonight vs. the Sabres.
Fleury stopped all 36 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the Kings on Thursday. He has won six of eight starts with a 2.13 GAA and .926 SV% to start the year. He is an absolute must-start tonight vs. the Sabres.
Brodin missed the last two games with general body soreness and what is believed to be a hand related injury. With Jared Spurgeon out, it would be key for the Wild to get Brodin back vs. the Stars.
Spurgeon was reportedly late in Thursday's game and it will cost him a few games. There is no word on the nature or severity of his injury, but he should be considered day-to-day. Jonas Brodin could be back in the lineup on Saturday to fill-in for Spurgeon.
