Stephens has split his 2020 campaign between the NHL and AHL, posting five points (2G / 3A) in 33 NHL games and 10 points (5G / 5A) in 24 AHL games. He could draw back into the Lightning lineup on Thursday with Steven Stamkos (undisclosed) out.
Murray allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Penguins 4-0 loss in Toronto on Thursday. With Tristan Jarry starting on Saturday, Murray gets set to face the Capitals for the second time this season. In his last four starts, Murray is 1-2-1 with a 2.48 GAA and .919 SV% and he stopped 29 of 32 shots in a 4-3 win in Washington on Super Bowl Sunday.
Grubauer allowed one goal on 32 shots in Colorado's win in Columbus on Saturday. Grubauer has won three straight while posting a 1.00 GAA and .963 SV%, including a win over the Senators, who he'll face again tonight. He's an obvious tonight and comes in at 8-5-2 with a 8-5-2 with a 2.87 GAA and .906 SV% on home ice.
Murray allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Penguins loss in Tampa Bay last Thursday. Tristan Jarry started in Florida on Saturday but they'll give Murray another crack at the Lightning tonight. Murray has gone 8-2-2 with a 2.73 GAA and .914 SV% on home ice this season.
Grubauer allowed one goal on 32 shots in Colorado's win in Columbus on Saturday. Grubauer has won three straight while posting a 1.00 GAA and .963 SV%, including a win over the Senators, who he'll face again tonight. He's an obvious tonight and comes in at 8-5-2 with a 8-5-2 with a 2.87 GAA and .906 SV% on home ice.
With Erik Gudbranson getting hurt on Friday both Mahura and Brendan Guhle were recalled from San Diego prior to today's game in Buffalo. One or both of them figure to draw into the lineup. For Mahura, he has four points (1G / 3A) in 11 NHL games and 13 points (3G / 10A) in 31 AHL games this season.
Grubauer stopped 25 of 26 shots in Colorado's win in Ottawa on Thursday. Grubauer has won four of his last five starts while posting a 2.02 GAA, .922 SV% and one shutout. Grubauer is 8-6-2 with a 2.69 GAA and .914 SV% on the road this year but the Blue Jackets are on a six-game home winning streak.
Grubauer allowed one goal on 24 shots in Colorado's 6-1 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. It was an extremely easy night for Grubauer, who notched his 15th victory of the season. He's won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.28 GAA and .912 SV%. Tonight he faces the Senators, who is 2-6-7 while averaging 2.53 goals per game since the Christmas break.
Murray allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Penguins win in Washington on Sunday. Murray has not lost a game since the Christmas break, going 6-0-0 with a 2.63 GAA and .922 SV% in his last six starts. He could have a tough time winning his seventh straight in Tampa Bay. The Lightning have won seven straight home games while averaging a whopping 4.86 goals per game.
Grubauer gave up five goals on 27 shots in Colorado's loss in Philadelphia on Saturday. Grubauer has lost three of his last five starts (2-2-1) while posting a 3.03 GAA and .890 SV%. His opponent on Tuesday is a Sabres team that is 1-3-0 while scoring just 1.50 goals per game in their last four games.
