Horvat is day-to-day with a lower-body injury; won't play on Tuesday.
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Palat (lower-body) is expected to play Friday in Minnesota.
Palat missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but he is expected to play tonight in Minnesota. Palat will skate on a line with Vladislav Namestnikov and Nikita Kucherov and comes into play with 25 points (10G / 15A) in 47 games this season.
Palat (undisclosed) is listed as day-to-day and not expected to play on Saturday.
Palat was hurt Thursday vs. the Senators and is not expected to be in the lineup tonight vs. the Ducks. Palat is listed as day-to-day and is expected to be replaced by Joel Vermin.
Clutterbuck (lower-body) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday.
Clutterbuck missed Tuesday’s game vs. the Capitals, but it looks like he’ll return to the lineup on Friday. The hard-hitting winger has three goals and 12 assists (15 points) in 43 games this season.
Clutterbuck (lower-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Clutterbuck was hurt during last Thursday’s game vs. the Canadiens and missed Monday’s practice. Clutterbuck is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will remain out of the lineup tonight vs. the Capitals.
Lee (illness) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday.
Lee was held out of Tuesday’s game vs. Columbus, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Canadiens. Lee will take his spot next to John Tavares back and comes into play with 17 goals, which is second on the team behind only Tavares.
Varlamov will undergo season ending hip surgery.
Varlamov has been battling a groin injury for a while now and the Avalanche deemed the best idea would be for him to undergo hip surgery to repair his injured groin. Fellow goalies Calvin Pickard and Spencer Martin will backstop the Avalanche moving forward and Varlamov might have played his final games in an Avalanche uniform.
Lee (illness) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Lee is battling an illness and will be a game-time decision tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Lee has three goals and three assists, while averaging 4.2 shots per game in his last five contests.
Clutterbuck (lower-body) will return to the Islanders' lineup on Sunday.
Clutterbuck (lower-body) is doubtful for Saturday’s game vs. the Kings.
Clutterbuck has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury and head coach Doug Weight said that there’s an 80 percent chance that he won’t play on Saturday. Consider Clutterbuck a game-time decision.
Mayfield will be back in the Islanders lineup on Thursday.
Mayfield replaced Johnny Boychuk in the lineup on Saturday and will do so again tonight. Mayfield hasn’t played much this season, but has been effective when he’s drawn into the lineup. Mayfield comes into play with one goal and three assists (four points) in just four games with the Isles.
Varlamov (groin) will be shut down until after the All-Star break.
Varlamov continues to battle a groin injury and will miss at least the next four games as he is shut down until after the break. With Varlamov out, Calvin Pickard will start on Thursday and Spencer Martin has been recalled to serve as their No.2.
Clutterbuck is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Clutterbuck missed Monday’s game in Boston and is listed a day-to-day. His day-to-day tag suggests that he won’t play on Thursday, but monitor his status during the morning skate to be sure.
Goalie Start
Varlamov will start Tuesday vs. the Blackhawks.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 32 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Predators on Saturday. Varlamov has lost his first two starts since returning to the crease, while allowing a combined six goals on 63 shots (.905 SV%). Varly is 3-9-0 with a 3.19 AGA ad .903 SV% on home ice and allowed four goals on 21 shots in a 4-0 loss in his first start vs. Chicago.
Clutterbuck (undisclosed) will not play on Monday.
Clutterbuck will come out of the lineup on Monday because of an undisclosed minor injury. With Ladd out, Stephen Gionta will get back into the lineup. Consider Clutterbuck as day-to-day.
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Varlamov will start Thursday vs. the Ducks.
Varlamov served as Calvin Pickard’s backup last Friday, but tonight he makes his first start since January 22nd. Varlamov has struggled mightily this season, going 6-14-0 with a 3.33 GAA and .901 SV% in 21 games. The Avalanche are a terrible team, which is going to limit his upside in the second half.
Varlamov (groin) will suit up whether it is as a backup or starter on Friday.
Palat (undisclosed) is expected to play on Wednesday.
Palat has missed the last five games with an undisclosed injury, but is expected to face the Canadiens tonight. Palat has had a tough season, posting just 13 points (4G / 9A) in 30 games. He will skate with some familiar linemates—Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov, who will also return to the lineup tonight.