Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy will start Saturday vs. the Islanders.
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Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at the Lightning's morning skate.
The Lightning have recalled Gage Goncalves from Syracuse (AHL).
Goncalves was "demoted" in a paper transaction on Friday, but has been recalled to the Lightning roster ahead of Saturday's game vs. the Islanders. Goncalves has skated in each of the last two games and has three points (1G / 2A) in 28 games this season.
Gourde underwent successful surgery to repair a sports hernia and is expected to miss the next 5-7 weeks.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd and will miss another five-to-seven weeks after undergoing sports hernia surgery. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and his return to the lineup should coincide with the upcoming March 7th trade deadline.
Goncalves has been reassigned to Syracuse (AHL).
Goncalves has played a career-high 28 games with Tampa Bay this season, scoring three points (1G / 2A) and averaging 11:47 time-on-ice, but has been reassigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL). The 24-year-old started the season with Syracuse where he tallied 14 points (4G / 10A) in 11 games.
The Flyers have acquired Jakob Pelletier, Andrei Kuzmenko, a second-round pick and a seventh-round pick from the Flames for Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost.
Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy led the Lightning onto the ice for warmups for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Despite being questionable with an illness, Vasilevskiy will in fact get the nod in goal when the Lightning host the Kings on Thursday. Vasilevskiy took an unfortunate loss his last time out, allowing just one goal on 31 shots in a 2-0 loss in Detroit on Saturday. His record sits at 20-15-2 on the season to go along with a .915 SV%. Vasilevskiy and the Lightning enter action on Thursday at -160 on the money line.
Callahan will be a healthy scratch on Thursday vs. Winnipeg.
Brandon Carlo will return to Boston's lineup after missing one game due to an illness, resulting in Callahan returning to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Callahan has only played four games with the Bruins this season, averaging 15:45 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
Vasilevskiy (illness) will be a game-time decision vs. Los Angeles on Thursday.
Vasilevskiy is battling an illness and his status for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings is up in the air. If Vasilevskiy is not able to play, expect to see Jonas Johansson between the pipes for a second consecutive games.
Sabourin has been reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
Sabourin has been limited to only four NHL games in the last four seasons. The 32-year-old Sabourin has primarily been an AHL player in his career, including scoring 13 points (5G / 8A) in 35 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season.
Vasilevskiy (illness) will not be available for Tuesday's vs. the Blackhawks.
The Lightning recalled Goncalves from Syracuse (AHL) on Monday.
Goncalves returns to the Lightning after a successful stint in Syracuse, racking up four goals and ten assists in 11 games. He has just one goal and one assist in 26 NHL games this season.
Lilleberg has been suspended for two games for interference against Detroit’s JT Compher.
Lilleberg was issued a two-minute penalty for interference on J.T. Compher of the Detroit Red Wings and was ultimately given a two-game suspension after a hearing with the Department of Player Safety. The 23-year-old Lilleberg is averaging 15:51 time-on-ice and has 11 points (0G / 11A) in 45 games this season.
Crozier was reassigned to Syracuse (AHL).
Cernak (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Detroit on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy will start in Detroit on Saturday.
Cernak (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Saturday but is expected to play.
The Lightning have acquired Ryder Korczak from the Rangers for Lucas Edmonds.
Sabourin has been recalled from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
Sabourin has been limited to only three NHL games in the last four seasons. The 32-year-old Sabourin has primarily been an AHL player in his career, including scoring 13 points (5G / 8A) in 35 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season.
Callahan will draw into the Bruins lineup on Thursday.
Callahan will slide in for Jordan Oesterle, who is a healthy scratch. It's just the second game of the season for Callahan, who made his NHL debut on January 14th against the Lightning.