McCann was hurt in a practice session earlier in the week and will miss at least a week with a lower-body issue. With McCann out week-to-week, it creates a hole on the Penguins' third-line, which could be filled by Zach Aston-Reese (shoulder) on Thursday.
A couple of days after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list, Kakko was on the ice for practice on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday. This suggests that Kakko had a false positive test, which is great news for the Rangers, who are already without Filip Chytil and Colin Blackwell. Kakko skated on a line with Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome in Wednesday's practice.
Hayden has been a healthy scratch for the last four games but will replace Christian Fischer (undisclosed) in the lineup on Tuesday. Hayden did not register a point in 9:43 TOI in his season debut.
Grubauer allowed one goal on 20 shots in Colorado's win in Minnesota on Saturday. Hunter Miska gave him the night off on Sunday, so Grubauer will be back between the pipes tonight vs. the Wild. Grubauer has won three straight games while allowing just four goals on 71 shots (.944 SV%).
Grubauer allowed one goal on 20 shots in Colorado's win in Minnesota on Saturday. Hunter Miska gave him the night off on Sunday, so Grubauer will be back between the pipes tonight vs. the Wild. Grubauer has won three straight games while allowing just four goals on 71 shots (.944 SV%).
Stephens has been out since January 23rd with a lower-body injury and is expected to be out until early-April. With Stephens out, Alexander Volkov is expected to remain a regular in the Lightning lineup.
Schultz was listed as day-to-day after taking a puck to the face on Thursday night. Schultz has performed very well since being moved to PP1 in Alex Ovechkin's absence, so it would be a shame for fantasy owners if he isn't available Saturday, since his run on PP1 is coming close to an end.
Grubauer allowed two goals on just 14 shots in Colorado's loss in Anaheim on Sunday. Grubauer has allowed two goals in three straight starts and is 3-1-0 while stopping 92 of the 98 shots (.939 SV%) that he's faced in his last four games. Grubauer will continue to be one of the best fantasy options between the pipes and should be in your lineups tonight vs. the 3-3-0 Sharks.
Grubauer allowed two goals on just 14 shots in Colorado's loss in Anaheim on Sunday. Grubauer has allowed two goals in three straight starts and is 3-1-0 while stopping 92 of the 98 shots (.939 SV%) that he's faced in his last four games. Grubauer will continue to be one of the best fantasy options between the pipes and should be in your lineups tonight vs. the 3-3-0 Sharks.
Stephens was forced to leave Saturday's game in Columbus with an ugly looking lower-body injury. His leg buckled underneath him awkwardly and head coach Jon Cooper confirmed it will sideline him indefinitely on Monday morning. With Stephens out, Alexander Volkov will likely draw into the lineup on Thursday.
Hayden was a healthy scratch for the first three games of the season but will replace Barrett Hayton (undisclosed) in the lineup on Wednesday. Hayton is dealing with a minor injury, so Hayden's stay in the lineup could be short-lived.
