Kucherov returned to the game after the hit and is not feeling any ailments after being levelled by Kronwall. Luckily for the Lightning, they will have Kucherov while the Red Wings will not have Kronwall as a result of the hit.
Elliott surrendered five goals on 32 shots in the Blues win in Dallas last Friday. Jake Allen has started four of the last five and played extremely well so Elliott will need a good outing tonight if he wants to start game 1 of the playoffs. He has gone 0-2-0 with a 5.11 GAA and .800 SV% in his first two starts against Minnesota.
Hedman missed the last three games, but he will be back in the lineup vs. the Devils. Hedman has posted 37 points (10G / 27A) in 57 games this season and will be a huge part of the Lightning’s success in the playoffs.
Hedman has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but he could be back in the lineup on Thursday vs. the Devils. Even if he doesn’t return against New Jersey, he is expected to be ready for the playoffs.
Elliott allowed three goals on 21 shots in the Blues 4-1 loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. Jake Allen started last night, but the Blues will go back to Elliott tonight in Dallas. Elliott has gone 1-1-0 against the Stars this season—he won in their first meeting, but was yanked after allowing three goals on six shots in the second matchup.
Hedman will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury. He missed the morning skate so his status for Saturday’s game in Florida remains cloudy.
Vasilevskiy is scheduled to get one start per week and with the Lightning on the tail-end of a back-to-back, he is expected to get the nod tonight vs. Toronto. Vasilevskiy made 33 saves in a 4-3 win over Florida in his last start. Vasilevskiy is an excellent option tonight against a Maple Leafs team who have lost seven of eight.
Vasilevskiy is scheduled to get one start per week and with the Lightning on the tail-end of a back-to-back, he is expected to get the nod tonight vs. Toronto. Vasilevskiy made 33 saves in a 4-3 win over Florida in his last start. Vasilevskiy is an excellent option tonight against a Maple Leafs team who have lost seven of eight.
Hedman was listed as questionable after suffering a lower-body injury last night, but has now been officially given a “day-to-day” tag, which suggests that he will not play tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Slater Koekkoek has been recalled from Syracuse (AHL) and is expected to make his NHL debut.
Hedman left yesterday’s game with an undisclosed injury and did not return. The injury could keep him out of Tuesday’s game in Toronto and would be a massive blow to the Lightning’s blue line, who recently lost Jason Garrison and Andrej Sustr.
Elliott allowed three goals on just 16 shots in the Blues loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He has allowed seven goals on the last 32 shots that he has faced (.781 SV%). Despite the recent struggles, Ken Hitchcock has committed to Elliott as his number-1 guy, so he will stick with him tonight vs. Vancouver. Elliott has gone 12-7-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .912 SV% in 22 starts at home.
Elliott was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in the Blues loss in Minnesota last Saturday. Jake Allen started the last two games but Elliott is expected to start the vast majority of the remaining games. Elliott has gone 4-3-1 with a 2.10 GAA and .919 SV% in March.
Point, 19, was a third round pick of the Lightning (79th overall) in 2014. In 60 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL), Point collected 38 goals and 49 assists (87 points).
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Jets on March 14th. Vasilevskiy has gone 6-4-1 with a 2.35 GAA and .918 SV% in 11 starts and two relief appearances this season. Tonight he will start against a Panthers team who have won five of his last seven starts.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Jets on March 14th. Vasilevskiy has gone 6-4-1 with a 2.35 GAA and .918 SV% in 11 starts and two relief appearances this season. Tonight he will start against a Panthers team who have won five of his last seven starts.
Elliott stopped 33 of 34 shots in the Blues 2-1 shootout loss to the Jets on Thursday. He has won four of his last six starts while posting a 1.47 GAA and .938 SV%. One of the losses came against the Wild last Saturday—he allowed three goals on 19 shots.
Elliott stopped all 25 shots that he faced in a shutout win over the Flames on Tuesday. He has won four of his last five while positing a 1.58 GAA, .929 SV% and two shutouts. Tonight he starts in Winnipeg having gone 12-5-1 with a 1.97 GAA and .930 SV% on the road.
Elliott allowed three goals on 19 shots in the Blues loss to the Wild on Saturday. Jake Allen started on Sunday, but it will be Elliott tonight in Calgary. Elliott has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.14 GAA and .911 SV% in his last five starts. He had 23 saves in a 4-1 win over the Flames back in October.
Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Lightning’s 5-4 win over the Stars last Saturday. Tonight will be his one start of the week, that he is expected to get for the remainder of the season. He has won each of his last two starts while stopping 59 of 63 shots (.937 SV%). He has never faced the Jets and has never lost at home—3-0-0 / 2.02 GAA / .934 SV%.
Elliott stopped all 28 shots that he faced in the Blues 1-0 shootout win over the Flyers on Thursday. He comes into play on Saturday having won three in a row while posting a 1.62 GAA and .926 SV%. This will be his first start against Minnesota, but his 21st at home—Elliott has gone 12-5-1 with a 2.20 GAA and .918 SV% on home ice.
