Grieg left the Senators' game vs. Los Angeles after just 2:05 TOI due to a lower-body injury and is expected to miss some time going forward. The 21-year-old rookie was enjoying a great start to his 2023-24 season, as he had two goals, five assists, 18 SOG, four PIMs and a +7 plus/minus in nine games prior to the injury.
Greig played only three shits on Thursday, 2:05 time-on-ice, before being forced to leave the game with an undisclosed injury. Though Greig's injury isn't considered overly concerning, he is still expected to miss the next few games. Greig has seven points (2G / 5A) through nine games and was having a noticeable impact as a rookie for the Senators this season.
Zub has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury and initially appeared like might return on Thursday but has now officially been ruled out of the contest against the Los Angeles Kings. In four games this season, Zub has amassed three points (1G / 2A), eight hits, and nine blocks while averaging 17:57 time-on-ice.
Zub has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury and could return to action as soon as Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. In four games this season, Zub has amassed three points (1G / 2A), eight hits, and nine blocks while averaging 17:57 time-on-ice.
Ullmark will return to the Bruins' crease on Monday after Jeremy Swayman got the call in Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Red Wings. Ullmark and the Bruins remain undefeated in regulation on the season, but they both suffered their first overtime loss of the year in Ullmark's most recent start on Thursday against the Ducks. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner allowed four goals on 32 shots enroute to the 4-3 defeat. He'll be hoping to get back in the win column tonight with the Bruins currently being favoured at -165 over the Panthers.
Shepard recently made his NHL debut with the Capitals, saving 18 of 22 shots in a 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils. With Charlie Lindgren set to return from an upper-body injury, Shepard is being returned to the Bears (AHL), where he had a 2.88 GAA and .885 SV% in two games this season (2-0-0).
Jenik had a goal, two assists, and a +2 plus/minus in three games with Tucson (AHL) to start the 2023-24 season and has been recalled to Arizona on Friday. The 23-year-old right-winger returns to the Coyotes for his fourth NHL season and has four goals, five points, and 25 SOG in 17 career NHL games played.
Chabot unfortunately finds himself in familiar territory, being forced to miss a significant amount of time due to injury as he will be recovering from a fractured hand. Over the past three seasons, Chabot has missed between 14 to 33 games due to various injuries. In seven games this season, Chabot accumulated three points (0G / 3A), 18 shots, and a -1 plus/minus rating. Fortunately for the Senators, they have several strong options on the blueline that will be able to eat into Chabot's minutes, namely Jake Sanderson and Jakob Chychrun.
Spence has been recalled from Ontario (AHL) just a day after being sent down in what was mostly a paper transaction. The 22-year-old defensemen has appeared in five games so far in 2023-24 and has an assist, three SOG, and a +1 plus/minus. He should be back in the Kings' lineup for their next game Friday vs. Arizona.
The NHL has issued an unprecedented 41-game suspension for Shane Pinto for activities relating to sports wagering, the first suspension for gambling in hockey in 75 years. Pinto, currently without a contract after unsuccessful offseason negotiations, would be eligible to return on January 21, 2024. The Senators forward had 35 points (20G / 15A) in 82 games last season.
The Bruins' goaltending duo of Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman have paved the way for their 6-0-0 start to the season. Ullmark is proving that last year's Vezina trophy was not a fluke as he has a 1.00 GAA and .962 SV%. A league-best 1.17 goals allowed per game for the Bruins has overshadowed any expected shortcomings after losing key offensive pieces in the offseason. The Bruins are expected to keep the winning streak going as they are massive -303 home favourites against the Anaheim Ducks.
Spence had an assist, three SOG, and a +1 plus/minus in five games while averaging only 14:15 TOI on the Kings' blueline and has been loaned to Ontario (AHL) Wednesday. The 22-year-old returns to Ontario, where he was incredibly successful in 2022-23, putting up four goals and 45 points in 56 games.
Jenik served as a healthy scratch for the Coyotes Tuesday after being called up on Monday afternoon. Jenik has since been reassigned to the Tuscon Roadrunners of the AHL, where he has three points (1G / 2A) in three games this season.
Shepard is a 27-year-old career AHLer, who has gone 2-0-0 while allowing six goals on 52 shots (.885 SV%) in his first two starts with Hershey this season. Shepard impressed in a 33-game stint with the Bears last season, posting a .916 SV% and a 2.18 GAA to go along with a 20-8-5 record. He draws a difficult matchup in his NHL debut with the Capitals being +205 road underdogs in New Jersey.
Shepard is a 27-year-old career AHLer, who has gone 2-0-0 while allowing six goals on 52 shots (.885 SV%) in his first two starts with Hershey this season. He replaces Clay Stevenson on the Capitals' roster and figures to serve as Darcy Kuemper's backup vs. the Maple Leafs.
