Goalie Start
Ullmark will start on Saturday vs. Florida.
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Stutzle (upper body) is out on Saturday vs. New Jersey and considered day-to-day.
Chabot (lower body) will return on Saturday vs. New Jersey.
Chabot (lower body) appears likely to return on Saturday vs. New Jersey.
Tyler Kleven stepped in for Chabot the last several games but will return to the Belleville Senators (AHL) on Friday. Chabot has missed the last four games and had six points (2G / 4A) in six games before his injury.
Kleven has been reassigned to Belleville (AHL) on Friday.
With Thomas Chabot set to return to Ottawa's lineup, Kleven will be returning to Belleville (AHL). The 22-year-old scored one point (0G / 1A) in nine games with Ottawa this season.
Chabot (lower body) will not play on Thursday but is very close to returning and may play this weekend
Chabot has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury and will not play on Thursday but is nearing a return. Before his injury, Chabot had six points (2G / 4A) in his last six games.
MacDermid (lower body) will return to New Jersey's lineup on Wednesday vs. the Rangers.
MacDermid has missed the Devils' previous four games due to a lower-body injury but will return for the second half of their back-to-back on Wednesday vs. the Rangers. The 30-year-old bruising hybrid player chose a good day to return as many are expecting him to finally square up with New York's Matthew Rempe. He has an assist, three SOG and 30 PIMs in 10 games played with the Devils since being acquired at the trade deadline.
Line Change
Cousins will draw back into Florida's lineup on Tuesday in Montreal.
Cousins was a healthy scratch Monday in Toronto, but he will replace Matthew Tkachuk (illness) in the lineup on Tuesday. Cousins could be in the top-6 with Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe out, but he has just 10 points (5G / 5A) in 62 games this season.
Goalie Start
Ullmark will start on Tuesday in Nashville.
Ullmark has lost two straight but will return to the crease for the Bruins on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Despite recent struggles to collect wins, Ullmark has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (3-2-1), including saving 28 of 30 (.933 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Bruins enter action with even -105 odds on the road.
Line Change
Cousins is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Toronto.
Cousins and Steven Lorentz will be healthy scratches on Monday as Jonah Gadjovich and Ryan Lomberg will draw back into the lineup. Cousins has been held off the scoresheet in 11 straight games and has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 62 games this season.
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Ersson will start Monday vs. the Islanders.
The Flyers have lost four straight and will turn to Ersson between the pipes on Monday against the New York Islanders. Ersson has lost three in a row, allowing five or more goals two times, including five on 24 shots (.792 SV%) in his most recent outing, a disappointing 5-1 blowout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. The Flyers enter action as -114 home favourites.
Line Change
Blais will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Saturday vs. San Jose.
Chabot (lower body) is day-to-day and has a chance to return on Tuesday in Minnesota.
Goalie Start
Ersson will start Saturday vs. the Blackhawks.
Line Change
Kleven will draw back into the Senators' lineup on Thursday vs. Chicago.
Kleven was recalled from Belleville (AHL) in response to Thomas Chabot exiting Wednesday's contest with a lower-body injury. The 22-year-old Kleven has 17 points (3G / 14A) in 45 games with Belleville and will suit up for Ottawa on Thursday as Chabot is unable to play.
Chabot (undisclosed) will be out on Thursday vs. Chicago.
Chabot recorded an assist on Wednesday but played only 14:54 time-on-ice before exiting the game with a lower-body injury. The Senators have recalled Tyler Kleven from Belleville (AHL) to replace Chabot, who has six points (2G / 4A) in his last six games.
Goalie Start
Ersson will start Thursday in Montreal.
The Flyers have two straight but will ride with Ersson in the crease for the second consecutive game on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. Ersson is coming off one of his worst performances of the season, allowing six goals on 27 shots (.778 SV%) in a 6-5 loss to the New York Rangers. Ersson was solid in his last outing against the Canadiens, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout victory in January.
Kleven has been recalled from Belleville (AHL) on Thursday.
Kleven was recalled from Belleville (AHL) in response to Thomas Chabot exiting Wednesday's contest with a lower-body injury. The 22-year-old Kleven has 17 points (3G / 14A) in 45 games with Belleville and will likely suit up for Ottawa on Thursday if Chabot is unable to play.
Chabot (lower body) left Wednesday's game early and is questionable on Thursday vs. Chicago.
Chabot recorded an assist on Wednesday but played only 14:54 time-on-ice before exiting the game with a lower-body injury. The Senators have recalled Tyler Kleven from Belleville (AHL) as a precautionary measure if Chabot is unable to play on Thursday. Chabot has six points (2G / 4A) in his last six games.
Goalie Start
Ullmark will start in Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Boston's goaltender carousel will continue on Wednesday as Linus Ullmark looks to pick up Boston's fifth win in their last eight games. The 30-year-old reigning Vezina Trophy winner has enjoyed another strong 2023-24, with his 19-8-7 record, 2.66 GAA and .914 SV%. He will host the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, who have won seven of their last eight games and have the top powerplay in the NHL (29.0%).