Toronto Maple Leafs News
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Murray (lower-body) will make his return to the Penguins crease in Vegas.
Murray has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but is ready to go tonight as he goes head-to-head with his former teammate Marc-Andre Fleury. Murray has gone 5-5-0 with a 3.49 GAA and .882 SV% on the road this season and tonight he runs into a really good home team in Las Vegas.
Matthews (upper-body) did not skate on Wednesday and will not play on Thursday.
Matthews (upper-body) will miss his second straight game on Tuesday.
The Penguins have activated Matt Murray (lower-body) from IR.
Murray (lower-body) will not be available on Monday.
Murray will miss his sixth straight game with a lower-body injury but was on the ice for the Penguins morning skate, so he is definitely getting close. Murray could be back in the Penguins crease on Thursday and could go head-to-head with Marc-Andre Fleury in Vegas.
Matthews (upper-body) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play vs. Edmonton.
Murray is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Murray left Monday’s game vs. the Flyers after a collision with Jakub Voracek. With Murray out, the Penguins may look to acquire a goaltender, but for the meantime they will roll with Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith as their goaltending duo. Jarry and DeSmith have a combined 312:45 of NHL experience.
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Murray will start Monday vs. the Flyers.
Murray allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Penguins loss in Boston last Friday. Tristan Jarry had an impressive win vs. the Lightning on Saturday, but Murray is still expected to start tonight vs. the Flyers. Murray is 6-2-1 with a 2.33 GAA and .930 SV% on home ice this season.
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Murray is projected to start Monday vs. the Flyers.
Murray allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Penguins loss in Boston last Friday. Tristan Jarry had an impressive win vs. the Lightning on Saturday, but Murray is still expected to start tonight vs. the Flyers. Murray is 6-2-1 with a 2.33 GAA and .930 SV% on home ice this season.
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Murray gets the call Wednesday vs. the Canucks.
Murray allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Penguins loss to Chicago on Saturday. Murray has gone 6-1-1 with a 2.12 GAA and .935 SV% at PPG Paints Arena so far this season. In his first start of the season against the Canucks, Murray allowed four goals on 21 shots in a 4-2 loss.
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Murray is expected to start Wednesday vs. the Canucks.
Murray allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Penguins loss to Chicago on Saturday. Murray has gone 6-1-1 with a 2.12 GAA and .935 SV% at PPG Paints Arena so far this season. In his first start of the season against the Canucks, Murray allowed four goals on 21 shots in a 4-2 loss.
Banning (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Call up / Send down
The Coyotes have sent Dakota Mermis to Tucson (AHL).
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Murray will start Saturday vs. the Blackhawks.
Murray allowed one goal on 22 shots in the Penguins win in Ottawa on Thursday. Murray has won three of hi last four and 11 of his first 17 despite posting below average numbers (2.85 GAA / .906 SV%). The first time the Penguins and Blackhawks played this season, Murray came in in relief and allowed six goals on 31 shots in a 10-1 loss.
Matthews (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Matthews took part in the Maple Leafs optional morning skate and was off of the ice ahead of the scratches, which suggests that he will return to the lineup tonight. Monitor his status when the Leafs hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Matthews (upper-body) practiced on Friday but remains a question mark for Saturday’s game in Ottawa.
Matthews has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but skated on the top line in Friday’s practice and his status for Saturday’s game will be determined after their morning skate.