Elliott was forced to miss Monday’s game after suffering a head injury in Sunday’s practice, but was back on the ice for Wednesday’s session. Alex Lyon was returned to Lehigh Valley (AHL), suggesting that Elliott will at least be able to back Calvin Pickard up on Thursday.
Hedman was on the ice in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday but head coach Jon Cooper said that he will not be available on Thursday. The Lightning are hopeful that he will return to the lineup in the near future.
Vasilevskiy made 34 saves on 35 shots in the Lightning’s win in Montreal on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has been absolutely outstanding this season and comes in having won four of his last five starts while posting a 1.80 GAA, .936 SV% and one shutout. He is also 4-2-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .935 SV% on home-ice and the Lightning will host an Oilers team that played last night.
Bjorkstrand played just 5:33 TOI in Sunday’s game in Anaheim and will come out of the lineup tonight. Lukas Sedlak will replace him on the fourth line.
Vasilevskiy made 34 saves on 35 shots in the Lightning’s win in Montreal on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has been absolutely outstanding this season and comes in having won four of his last five starts while posting a 1.80 GAA, .936 SV% and one shutout. He is also 4-2-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .935 SV% on home-ice and the Lightning will host an Oilers team that played last night.
Elliott was injured in a collision with Travis Konecny in Sunday’s practice and won’t play Monday in Arizona. The Flyers announced that he will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Philadelphia.
Elliott left Sunday’s practice after a collision with Travis Konecny. Alex Lyon was recalled from the AHL this morning, suggesting that he will backup Calvin Pickard and Elliott on the sidelines. Expect the Flyers to provide an update on Elliott's status.
Gourde was an undrafted free agent that worked his way to the NHL after playing 298 AHL games and 38 ECHL games. The 26-year-old exploded onto the scene in 2017-18, scoring 25 goals and 39 assists (64 points) in 82 games. Gourde will turn 27 in December, so this contract will take him through his age-33 season.
Hedman was already ruled out of Thursday’s game vs. the Predators, but head coach Jon Cooper said their all-start defenseman will also miss this weekend’s back-to-back. With Hedman out, Ryan McDonagh will play on the top-pairing and top power-play tonight.
Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Devils on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy has won three in a row while stopping 83 of the 88 shots (.943 SV%) that he has faced. Vasilevskiy is the clear No.1 fantasy netminder right now and is a must-start even against a Nashville team that is averaging 3.50 goals per game (t-6th in the NHL).
Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Devils on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy has won three in a row while stopping 83 of the 88 shots (.943 SV%) that he has faced. Vasilevskiy is the clear No.1 fantasy netminder right now and is a must-start even against a Nashville team that is averaging 3.50 goals per game (t-6th in the NHL).
Paul has been called up a few times already this season, but has yet to play for Ottawa. In six AHL contests, the 23-year-old two goals and four assists (six points).
Elliott surrendered two goals on 24 shots in the Flyers 3-0 loss in Boston last Thursday. Elliott has lost two in a row and is 1-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .904 SV% on the road this year. He will face a Ducks team that has scored the forth fewest goals in the NHL, but Elliott remains a risky option.
Elliott surrendered two goals on 24 shots in the Flyers 3-0 loss in Boston last Thursday. Elliott has lost two in a row and is 1-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .904 SV% on the road this year. He will face a Ducks team that has scored the forth fewest goals in the NHL, but Elliott remains a risky option.
Vasilevkskiy surrendered two goals on 31 shots in the Lightning’s win in Vegas on Friday. Vasilevskiy has won four of his last five starts (4-0-1) while posting a stellar 1.98 GAA, .933 SV% and one shutout. Vasilevskiy is the top goaltending option in fantasy and is a must-start regardless of the matchup.
Hedman will not play Tuesday vs. the Devils or Thursday vs. the Predators, but head coach Jon Cooper added that there’s a good chance he’ll also miss Saturday and Sunday’s road games. With Hedman out, Ryan McDonagh will take on a huge first-pairing role and Mikhail Sergachev is skating on the top power-play unit.
