Leason will draw out of the lineup along with Sam Colangelo and Drew Helleson when the Ducks take on the Lightning on Thursday. Ross Johnston, Nikita Nesterenko, and Olen Zellweger will draw into the lineup.
The Golden Knights will turn to Samsonov for the 17th time this season when they travel to Nashville to take on the Predators on Tuesday. Samsonov played well in a losing effort his last time out, stopping 24 of the 26 shots he faced in a 2-1 defeat in New York on Saturday. The 27-year-old netminder owns an impressive 11-4-1 record and a .908 SV% in his first season with the Golden Knights. Vegas enters action as slight favourites on Tuesday at -130 on the money line.
Wennberg did not play the Sharks' previous game due to an illness but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 30-year-old Wennberg is averaging 18:30 time-on-ice and has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 44 games this season.
Wennberg did not play the Sharks' previous game due to an illness but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 30-year-old Wennberg is averaging 18:30 time-on-ice and has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 44 games this season.
Dellandrea has not played since December 31st but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club, replacing an injured Nikolai Kovalenko (upper body). The 24-year-old Dellandrea is averaging 11:48 time-on-ice, recording four points (1G / 3A), 25 blocks, and 80 hits in 33 games this season.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Sharks will turn to Askarov between the pipes on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild. The Sharks' only two wins in their last 11 games have come with Askarov in their crease (2-8-1). The 22-year-old Askarov has been impressive in limited NHL action this season, posting a solid 2.30 GAA and .923 SV% in seven games (3-2-2).
The Jets snapped a three-game losing skid in their most recent outing, a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators when Connor Hellebuyck saved 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%), but the team will turn to Comrie on Friday. Comrie has lost six straight (0-6-0) but has been serviceable in limited action this season, posting a 3.05 GAA and .904 SV% in nine games (3-6-0). The Jets enter Friday's contest as -121 home favorites against a Los Angeles Kings club that is riding a four-game winning streak but has not played since January 4th.
The Jets snapped a three-game losing skid in their most recent outing, a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators when Connor Hellebuyck saved 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%), but the team will likely turn to Comrie on Friday. Comrie has lost six straight (0-6-0) but has been serviceable in limited action this season, posting a 3.05 GAA and .904 SV% in nine games (3-6-0). The Jets enter Friday's contest as -121 home favorites against a Los Angeles Kings club that is riding a four-game winning streak but has not played since January 4th.
The Penguins have lost four straight (0-1-3) and will turn to Nedeljkovic between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Nedeljkovic struggled in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. He has a 3.22 GAA and .888 SV% in 17 appearances this season (6-6-4). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +183 home underdogs against an Oilers club outscoring their opposition 15-5 during a four-game winning streak.
The Golden Knights have won eight of their last nine (8-1-0) and will turn to Samsonov between the pipes on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Samsonov has been excellent lately, allowing only seven combined goals in his last five games (5-0-0) and posting a tremendous .942 SV%. He has 2.69 GAA and .907 SV% in 14 games this season (10-3-1). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as significant -251 road favorites against a Sharks club riding a two-game winning streak.
The Golden Knights have won eight of their last nine (8-1-0) and will likely turn to Samsonov between the pipes on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Samsonov has been excellent lately, allowing only seven combined goals in his last five games (5-0-0) and posting a tremendous .942 SV%. He has 2.69 GAA and .907 SV% in 14 games this season (10-3-1). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as significant -251 road favorites against a Sharks club riding a two-game winning streak.
The Sharks are amid their second eight-game losing skid of the season and will attempt to return to the win column with Askarov between the pipes on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Askarov played well in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. The 22-year-old Askarov has a 2.62 GAA and .915 SV% in five NHL games this season (1-2-2). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +227 road underdogs against a Lightning club coming off a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
The Golden Knights' six-game winning streak snapped with a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. The team will revert to Samsonov between the pipes against the Philadelphia Flyers. Samsonov was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 31 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames for his first shutout as a Golden Knight. He has a 2.74 GAA and .906 SV% in 13 games this season (9-3-1). The Golden Knights enter Thursday's contest as -194 home favorites against a Flyers club coming off a 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks.
