Pulock has been a healthy scratch for the last four games, but he will replace Scott Mayfield in the lineup tonight vs.the Senators. Pulock has one goal and two assists (three points) in 11 games this season.
Drouin left last night’s win vs. the Senators with a lower-body ailment and it will force him to miss at least tonight’s game vs. Detroit, but his status for Saturday’s home game remains up in the air. This is a tough break for the Habs, who have won three in a row and appeared to be getting back on track. Drouin leads the team with 17 points (5G / 12A) in 25 games this season.
Cizikas is expected to miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury, but the Islanders are hopeful that he will return to the lineup next week. With Cizikas out again, Anthony Beauvillier will likely remain in the lineup on Friday.
Varlamov allowed five goals on 24 shots in Colorado’s loss in Nashville on November 18th. The Russian netminder has missed the last four games with an illness but will return to the crease tonight vs. the Jets. Varlamov has gone 4-0-1 with a 3.00 GAA and .918 SV% at the Pepsi Center this season but he’ll face a Jets team that has won seven of their last nine.
Varlamov missed the last four games with an illness, but says he’s ready to go and will be available on Wednesday. Jonathan Bernier filed in pretty well for Varlamov, going 2-1-1 while allowing just eight goals on 107 shots (.925 SV%), but if Varlamov is available he will likely start vs. the Jets.
Andreoff was hurt in Sunday’s win over the Ducks and will miss at least four games while he remains in Los Angeles. According to head coach John Stevens, Andreoff didn’t break anything but he just needs rest and recovery.
Islanders head coach Doug Weight said that he doesn’t think Cizikas’ injury is serious but it looks like he will miss some time and could be out for up to one week. With Cizikas out, Anthony Beauvillier figures to play on Tuesday.
Schneider allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Devils’ win over the Canucks on Friday. Keith Kinkaid started on Saturday, so look for Schneider to start his 18th game of the season tonight vs. the Panthers. Schneider made 32 saves on 33 shots in a 2-1 win over Florida on November 11th.
Schneider allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Devils’ win over the Canucks on Friday. Keith Kinkaid started on Saturday, so look for Schneider to start his 18th game of the season tonight vs. the Panthers. Schneider made 32 saves on 33 shots in a 2-1 win over Florida on November 11th.
Rittich is a 25-year-old goaltender that came over from the Czech Republic last year and started 31 games for Stockton (AHL). In six starts with the Heat this season, Rittich has gone 5-1-0 with a 2.17 GAA and .931 SV%, leading to him replacing the struggling Eddie Lack as Mike Smith’s backup. Rittich will make his first NHL start tonight and it will come against an Avalanche team that is averaging 3.33 goals per for.
Martin was a healthy scratch for the first time in his career last night in Carolina, but will draw back into the lineup tonight vs. Washington. Martin, who has just seven points (1G / 6A) in 22 games this season and will replace Josh Leivo tonight.
Soshnikov appeared in the last two games with the Maple Leafs, but will be replaced by Dominic Moore in the lineup tonight vs. Washington. Soshnikov has et to record a point in three games with the Maple Leafs.
Schneider allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Devils’ win in Minnesota on Monday. November has been an average month for Schneider, who is 3-3-2 with a 2.56 GAA and .925 SV% in eight starts, but Monday was a big road win for the Devils. Tonight he faces a Bruins team that is 2-1-0 on their current road trip.
Pulock and Thomas Hickey have been playing together, but the pairing will come out of the lineup tonight to allow Scott Mayfield and Dennis Seidenberg to play for the first time in a few games.
Schneider allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Devils’ win in Minnesota on Monday. November has been an average month for Schneider, who is 3-3-2 with a 2.56 GAA and .925 SV% in eight starts, but Monday was a big road win for the Devils. Tonight he faces a Bruins team that is 2-1-0 on their current road trip.
Mayfield will replace Thomas Hickey on the Islanders blueline as they continue to rotate this third pairing from time-to-time. Mayfield has been a healthy scratch for the last three games but returns with two goals and two assists (four points) in 12 games this season.
