With Ryker Evans battling an undisclosed ailment, Mahura will re-enter the lineup for Seattle. The 26-year-old Mahura has played 19 games this season, averaging 12:52 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A), 12 blocks, and 21 hits.
Evans seemingly played through an injury on Saturday, ending the contest with 20:17 time-on-ice, but was not at practice on Monday. The 22-year-old Evans is averaging 20:53 time-on-ice, recording an impressive 16 points (3G / 13A), 42 blocks, and 40 hits. Josh Mahura will draw into the lineup as his replacement.
Daniel Sprong will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Winterton to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Winterton has only played three games this season, averaging 10:08 time-on-ice.
Stephenson did not play on Saturday due to an illness but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Stephenson has 16 points (2G / 14A) in 24 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in 13 of his last 18.
Samoskevich was sent down to make room for Chris Driedger, who is projected to back up Spencer Knight in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as Sergei Bobrovsky did not travel with the team due to the impending birth of his child. Samoskevich is likely to be quickly recalled to the Panthers once Bobrovsky returns.
Evans seemingly played through an injury on Saturday, ending the contest with 20:17 time-on-ice, but was not at practice on Monday. The 22-year-old Evans is averaging 20:53 time-on-ice, recording an impressive 16 points (3G / 13A), 42 blocks, and 40 hits.
Grubauer will start for the first time since November 17th. The 33-year-old netminder has an ugly 3.11 GAA and .881 SV% in seven games this season (1-6-0). Seattle enters Friday's contest as -148 road favorites against the San Jose Sharks.
Daniel Sprong will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Winterton to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Winterton has 10 games of NHL experience, one this season, but has yet to score a point. He has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 16 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season.
Toronto's Head Coach told the media postgame that forward Bobby McMann was day-to-day with a lower-body injury after leaving Wednesday's game vs. Florida early and not returning. The 28-year-old had been filling in admirably while Toronto dealt with its vast array of injuries; with his six goals, seven points and 52 SOG in 21 games played this season. Expect updates on the extent of McMann's injury on Thursday.
It's unclear when McMann suffered the injury, but he was unable to join his teammates on the bench for the start of the third period. We should get an update on his status ahead of Toronto's game in Tampa Bay on Saturday.
For the fourth straight game, and for the eighth time in the last nine games, Seattle will turn to Daccord between the pipes. Daccord has been sensational in Seattle's crease this season, posting a 2.28 GAA and .922 S% in 15 games (10-4-1). The 28-year-old Daccord has been even more impressive lately, allowing two or fewer goals in six straight (5-1-0), boasting an exquisite .940 SV%. Seattle enters Wednesday's contest as -196 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club in the bottom tier of the NHL offensively, averaging only 2.5 goals per game.
For the fourth straight game, and for the eighth time in the last nine games, Seattle will turn to Daccord between the pipes. Daccord has been sensational in Seattle's crease this season, posting a 2.28 GAA and .922 S% in 15 games (10-4-1). The 28-year-old Daccord has been even more impressive lately, allowing two or fewer goals in six straight (5-1-0), boasting an exquisite .940 SV%. Seattle enters Wednesday's contest as -196 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club in the bottom tier of the NHL offensively, averaging only 2.5 goals per game.
In a three-game stint with Seattle, Meyers averaged 7:56 time-on-ice, tallying zero points and three hits. The 26-year-old will return to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) where he has eight points (2G / 6A) in 11 games this season.
For the seventh time in the last eight games, Seattle will turn to Daccord between the pipes. The 28-year-old Daccord has been excellent in the Seattle crease this season, posting a 2.30 GAA and .922 SV% in 14 games (9-4-1). He has allowed two or fewer in five straight (4-1-0), posting a dazzling .945 SV%. Seattle enters Monday's contest as -154 road favorites against the Anaheim Ducks, the lowest-scoring team in the league (2.52 GF / GP).
