Vasilevskiy stopped all 30 shots that he faced in the Lightning’s shutout won over the Maple Leafs on January 27th. It was Vasilevskiy’s eighth win and first shutout of the season. He gets the nod tonight in Ottawa with Ben Bishop starting on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy has gone 4-3-0 with a 2.64 GAA and .912 SV% on the road this season.
McDonagh will not play on Monday after suffering a concussion on Saturday. He suffered the injury when he was punched in the head by Flyers’ forward Wayne Simmonds. With McDonagh out, Dylan McIlrath will return to the lineup. There’s no timetable for McDonagh’s return.
Vasilevskiy stopped all four shots that he faced after replacing Ben Bishop in the Lightning’s loss in Florida on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has won his last four starts while posting a 2.71 GAA and .904 SV% and tonight he will face the Maple Leafs for the second time this season. He gave up four goals on 37 shots in a 5-4 OT win in the first meeting, but that was when Toronto could score.
Carlson took part in Tuesday’s practice and has been upgraded to “possible” for Wednesday’s game. Monitor his status during the Capitals morning skate.
Girgensons missed the last four games but will return to the lineup on Monday vs. the Rangers. Girgensons, who has just three goals and five assists in 40 games this season, will skate on the second line with Jack Eichel and Matt Moulson.
Carlson practiced again on Thursday, but he remains doubtful for Friday’s contest. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate, but it doesn’t look like he will be in the lineup.
Carlson traveled to Columbus with the team, but will sit out for the 12th consecutive game. With Carlson out and Aaron Ness back in Hershey (AHL), Ryan Stanton will play on Tuesday.
Vasilevskiy gave up four goals on 40 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Penguins on Friday. Vasilevskiy has won his last four starts while posting a 2.85 GAA and .909 SV% and will make his 11th start tonight vs. the Oilers. Vasilevskiy has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.93 GAA and .908 SV% on home ice this season.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Lightning’s win in Vancouver last Saturday. Vasilevskiy has won three straight games while posting a 2.52 GAA and .913 SV%. He hasn’t had a lot of work this season, but he has played OK when called upon. Tonight he takes on a Penguins team that has lost three of four.
Carlson will miss his eighth consecutive game with a lower-body injury, but he is not expected to be out much longer. Look for Carlson to be back in the lineup next week—his first chance will come on Thursday when the Capitals take on the Canucks.
Vasilevskiy made 30 saves on 32 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Wild last Saturday. With Ben Bishop starting last night, Vasilevskiy will start tonight in Vancouver. Overall, Vasilevskiy is 4-4-0 with a 2.78 GAA and .911 SV% on the season, including 3-3-0 with a 2.90 GAA and .910 SV% on the road.
Vasilevskiy made 30 saves on 32 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Wild last Saturday. With Ben Bishop starting last night, look for Vasilevskiy to start tonight in Vancouver. Overall, Vasilevskiy is 4-4-0 with a 2.78 GAA and .911 SV% on the season, including 3-3-0 with a 2.90 GAA and .910 SV% on the road.
Carlson was always considered doubtful for today’s matinee but now he has officially been ruled out of his seventh consecutive game. He remains questionable for Sunday’s contest. The Capitals will not have a morning skate, so we won’t know Carlson’s status until head coach Barry Trotz meets with the media.
Carlson has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury and is expected to miss both games this weekend. It sounds like he defiantly will not play on Saturday, but Sunday remains a possibility.
