Johansson has been sidelined with a lower-body injury for most of the last month but will return to his familiar role as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old Johansson has a 3.24 GAA and .892 SV% in 13 appearances this season (6-5-1).
Tampa Bay has been firing on all cylinders lately, outscoring their opposition 28-12 during a six-game winning streak. They will roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been outstanding lately, returning to Vezina form, posting an immaculate 1.79 GAA and .944 SV% in his last nine games (7-1-1). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as sizeable -211 home favorites against a Calgary squad with points in three straight games (2-0-1).
Tampa Bay has been firing on all cylinders lately, outscoring their opposition 28-12 during a six-game winning streak. They will likely roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been outstanding lately, returning to Vezina form, posting an immaculate 1.79 GAA and .944 SV% in his last nine games (7-1-1). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as sizeable -211 home favorites against a Calgary squad with points in three straight games (2-0-1).
Vasilevskiy will make his league-leading 45th start of the season when the Lightning host the Oilers on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy was outstanding in his first game back from the break, allowing just a single goal on 37 shots in a 4-1 victory over the Kraken on Sunday. The 11-year-veteran owns a 26-15-3 record and a sparkling .920 SV% on the season. Vasilevskiy and the Lightning enter action on Tuesday as slight favourites at -115 over Connor McDavid and the Oilers.
Pelletier was acquired in a trade from the Calgary Flames on January 30th but missed four straight games due to difficulties with his visa. The 23-year-old Pelletier averaged 12:38 time-on-ice and had 11 points (4G / 7A) in 24 games with the Flames this season.
Moser has not played since mid-December due to a lower-body injury but will likely return to the lineup on Sunday against the Seattle Kraken. Before his injury, the 24-year-old Moser had been productive from the blueline for Tampa Bay this season, averaging 19:54 time-on-ice and recording 10 points (2G / 8A) and a 13 plus/minus rating in 27 games.
Pelletier was acquired in a trade from the Calgary Flames on January 30th but missed four straight games due to difficulties with his visa. The 23-year-old Pelletier averaged 12:38 time-on-ice and had 11 points (4G / 7A) in 24 games with the Flames this season.
Kucherov was a late scratch in Tampa Bay's final game before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, tending to an upper-body injury, but was back at practice on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Kucherov is having another incredible season, among the league leaders offensively, with 82 points (25G / 57A) in 52 games this season. Tampa Bay returns to action on February 23rd against the Seattle Kraken.
A fourth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Duke is yet to make his NHL debut. He is enjoying a fairly productive first AHL season with Syracuse, registering nine goals and 13 assists in 36 games.
Pelletier will likely make his Flyers debut on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 23-year-old Pelletier averaged 12:38 time-on-ice and had 11 points (4G / 7A) in 24 games with the Flames this season.
Paul exited Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators in the first period due to an undisclosed ailment and will not play on Thursday. The 29-year-old Paul is averaging 16:23 time-on-ice and has 28 points (14G / 14A) in 46 games this season.
