Price gave up six goals on 34 shots in the Canadiens loss in Florida on Sunday. Price has lost three of his last four starts (1-3-0) while posting a hideous 4.37 GAA and .857 SV%. Charlie Lindgren gave him the night off on Tuesday but that didn't help. Tonight he faces the Lightning for the third time--he is 0-2-0 with a 4.15 GAA and .846 SV% in the first two meetings.
Liljegren has been promoted frequently lately but still hasn't made his NHL debut. It remains to be seen if he will play Tuesday but with Jake Muzzin out for an extended period of time, there should be a chance for the 20-year-old to play.
Liljegren could make his NHL debut Saturday vs. the Rangers. It's hard to imagine the Maple Leafs recalling one of their top defensive prospects to sit as a healthy scratch when they already have seven healthy blueliners on the roster. Liljegren has three goals and 14 assists to lead all Marlies defensemen with 17 points in 27 games.
Price allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Canadiens' 6-2 win in Winnipeg on Monday. Price has now won three of his last four and six of his last eight (6-2-0) while posting a 2.00 GAA and .930 SV%. He'll look to stay red-hot against a Lightning team that has gone 6-4-1 while scoring 3.27 goals per game in their first 11 games of December.
Skinner was forced to leave Friday's game with an upper-body injury and Buffalo announced that he will miss at least three weeks. Skinner has been stuck in a tough stretch, point just one assist in his last nine games but this is still a horrible loss for the Sabres. Skinner will be out until at least mid-to-late January.
Price made 38 saves on 39 shots in the Canadiens' win in Vancouver on Tuesday. Price has been terrific against the Canucks throughout his career but has been average against the Flames. He is 7-3-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .929 SV% on the road this year and tonight he faces a Flames team that is 6-2-0 while scoring 3.25 goals per game since their coaching change.
Leddy missed the last three games with a lower-body issue but is expected to replace Noah Dobson against the Predators. Leddy has 11 points (2G / 9A) and a plus-5 rating in 23 games this season.
Marincin has often been called up but has only appeared in seven NHL games this season. He is often squeezed back to the AHL due to cap reasons but has been recalled again, along with Timothy Liljegren, because Tyson Barrie was hurt on Saturday.
Tyson Barrie was hurt on Saturday so Liljegren could get his first taste of the NHL this week. The 20-year-old defenseman was the No.17 overall pick in 2017 and has registered 13 points (2G / 11A) in 24 AHL games this season.
Price stopped 33 of 34 shots in the Canadiens' win in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Cayden Primeau started the following night, so Price is well-rested coming into this superb matchup with the Red Wings. He has won three straight while stopping 83 of the 87 shots (.954 SV%) that he has faced. He is a must-start and arguably the best option on a busy Saturday slate.
Leddy has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but head coach Barry Trotz said that he will take part in warmups on Saturday afternoon, making him a game-time decision. Leddy would likely replace Noah Dobson if he plays.
Price stopped 33 of 34 shots in the Canadiens' win in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Cayden Primeau started the following night, so Price is well-rested coming into this superb matchup with the Red Wings. He has won three straight while stopping 83 of the 87 shots (.954 SV%) that he has faced. He is a must-start and arguably the best option on a busy Saturday slate.
Leddy participated in Thursday's morning skate and head coach Barry Trotz said that "he's progressing quite well but you won't see him tonight." Leddy will miss his second straight game which means that rookie Noah Dobson will remain in the lineup.
