The Maple Leafs did not have an update on McCabe's status after he departed Wednesday's game with an undisclosed injury. McCabe left after logging 24:31 TOI. Expect an update on McCabe before Saturday's game vs. the Blue Jackets.
Stolarz was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings, and will return to the crease on Wednesday against his former team, the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Stolarz has a solid 2.35 GAA and .919 SV% through 29 games this season (16-8-3). The Maple Leafs enter Wednesday's contest as -121 home favorites against a Panthers team that blew a 2-1 lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the final seconds last night en route to an eventual 3-2 overtime loss.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, Bobrovsky will be tending the twine for the Panthers against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bobrovsky struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 36-year-old goalie has a 2.44 GAA and .906 SV% in 49 games this season (31-16-2).
The Blue Jackets are desperately trying to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will turn to Merzlikins between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 30-year-old Merzlikins struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) despite recording the victory in a 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks. He has a 3.09 GAA and .895 SV% in 48 appearances this season (24-19-5). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as -191 home favorites against a Predators team that lost 2-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers last night.
Jimmy Vesey will draw back into Colorado's lineup on Monday against the Calgary Flames, sending Wood to the press box as a healthy scratch. Wood has four points (2G / 2A) in 32 games this season and only has one assist in his last 19 contests.
Sissons exited Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights after only 3:35 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and will be sidelined week-to-week. The 31-year-old Sissons is averaging 14:22 time-on-ice and has 21 points (7G / 14A) in 72 games this season.
Blueger is battling an illness and his status for Friday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets is up in the air. The 30-year-old Blueger is averaging 14:20 time-on-ice and has 23 points (8G / 15A) in 72 games this season.
The Panthers have not played since Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, when Bobrovsky saved 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%). He will return to the crease on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.46 GAA and .907 SV% in 47 games this season (30-15-2). Florida enters Friday's contest as considerable -225 home favorites against a Utah team that played last night and lost in a disastrous 8-0 effort against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Blue Jackets snapped a six-game losing skid in their most recent outing when Merzlikins saved 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. They will roll Merzlikins between the pipes on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks as they try to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has a 3.03 GAA and .896 SV% in 47 games this season (23-19-5). The Blue Jackets enter Friday's contest as -125 home favorites against a Canucks squad riding a two-game winning streak.
The Panthers have not played since Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, when Bobrovsky saved 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%). He will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.46 GAA and .907 SV% in 47 games this season (30-15-2). Florida enters Friday's contest as considerable -225 home favorites against a Utah team that played last night and lost in a disastrous 8-0 effort against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Joel Kiviranta will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, allowing Wood to re-enter the lineup. The 29-year-old Wood is averaging 11:17 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 30 games this season.
Stolarz has only started one of the previous four games but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 31-year-old Stolarz was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers. He has a solid 2.42 GAA and .918 SV% in 27 games this season (14-8-3) but has a less impressive 3.44 GAA and .876 SV% in his last five appearances (1-3-0). The Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -252 home favorites against a Flyers squad amid a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).
Wood has only played one game in the last two weeks and will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 29-year-old Wood is averaging 11:17 time-on-ice, recording 40 hits, 48 penalty minutes, and four points (2G / 2A) in 30 games this season.
