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Vasilevskiy starts Friday in Winnipeg.
Maroon (undisclosed) is expected to return to the Lightning lineup on Friday.
Maroon has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but is expected to play Friday in Winnipeg. Alexander Volkov has been sent back to the AHL, opening up a spot in the lineup for Maroon.
The Lightning have sent Alexander Volkov to Syracuse (AHL).
Volkov appeared in the last four games with Tampa Bay but has been sent back to the AHL with Patrick Maroon set to return to the lineup on Friday. Volkov has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 25 AHL games this season.
Maroon will not play Thursday; will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Maroon will miss his third straight game in Minnesota but is a possibility to be back in the lineup tomorrow in Winnipeg. Expect an update a few hours before puck-drop on Friday since they won't hold a morning skate on the back-to-back.
McDonagh (upper-body) will draw back into the Lightning lineup on Thursday.
McDonagh missed the last six games with an upper-body injury but will play Thursday in Minnesota. McDonagh will be back on the second-pair next to Erik Cernak and comes in with one goal and 10 assists (11 points) in 40 games.
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McElhinney will start Thursday in Minnesota.
McElhinney gave up two goals on 19 shots in the Lightning's 3-1 loss in New Jersey on Sunday. It was a rare night where holding the opposition to two goals wasn't good enough for a Lightning netminder and moved McElhinney to 3-3-1 with a 3.17 GAA and .906 SV%. The Wild offence has been solid as of late, so he'll probably give up a couple of goals but should reward his owners with a 'W' tonight.
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McElhinney is in the starter's crease at the Lightning morning skate.
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Vasilevskiy will start Tuesday vs. the Kings.
Vasilevskiy stopped all 23 shots that he faced in the Lightning’s shutout win in Philadelphia on Saturday. Curtis McElhinney started and lot in New Jersey on Sunday, so they’ll obviously come back to the red-hot Vasilevskiy tonight vs. the Kings. He has posted back-to-back shutouts and has won eight in a row while posting a 1.63 GAA and .946 SV%.
Source: Joe Smith 01/14/20, 5:35 pm EST
Palat (lower-body) will return to the Lightning lineup on Sunday.
Maroon (undisclosed) will not play on Sunday.
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McElhinney led the Lightning onto the ice for warmups.
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Vasilevskiy led the Lightning onto the ice for warmups.
The Lightning recalled Alexander Volkov from Syracuse (AHL).
With Ondrej Palat listed as day-to-day, Volvo comes up and could draw into the lineup on Saturday. Volkov has no points in four NHL games this year while picking up 15 points (2G / 13A) in 25 AHL games.
Source: Joe Smith 01/11/20, 5:26 pm EST
McDonagh (upper-body) will miss at least two more games.
McDonagh has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury and will miss the Lightning's back-to-back on Saturday/Sunday. Brayden Coburn will remain in the Lightning lineup while McDonagh is out.
Palat is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Palat was forced to leave Thursday's game vs. the Coyotes after being on the receiving end of a knee from Taylor Hall. Palat did not return to the game and is questionable to play in their back-to-back over the weekend.
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Vasilevskiy will start Thursday vs. the Coyotes.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Lightning's win over the Canucks on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy extended his winning streak to six games, posting a 2.17 GAA and .932 SV% in the process. Tonight he takes on a Coyotes team with their third-string netminder but also riding a four-game winning streak.
McDonagh (upper-body) will miss at least two more games.
McDonagh will miss both games on the Lightning's short home-stand and is listed as "out indefinitely." Brayden Coburn is expected to remain in the lineup while McDonagh is sidelined.
Source: Joe Smith 01/7/20, 11:30 am EST
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Vasilevskiy will start Tuesday vs. the Canucks.
Vasilevskiy allowed one goal on 29 shots in the Lightning's 3-1 win in Carolina on Sunday. Vasilevskiy has won five consecutive games while posting a 2.20 GAA and .935 SV%. The entire team is playing great hockey right now, making Vasilevskiy a great option vs. the Canucks. They've won seven in a row but have lost seven of their last 11 road games.
McDonagh (upper-body) will not play on Sunday.
McDonagh was hurt last night in Ottawa and will not be available for tonight's game in Carolina. With McDonagh out, Brayden Coburn will draw back into the Lightning lineup.
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Vasilevskiy will start Sunday in Carolina.
Source: Joe Smith 01/5/20, 10:23 am EST