The Panthers have lost five of their last six, recording their only win with Stolarz between the pipes. Stolarz was terrific on Sunday, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, his sixth straight win. The Panthers enter action as -192 home favourites against a New York Islanders club that has lost seven of their last eight (1-6-1).
Rielly missed his first game of the season due to injury on Tuesday due to a lower-body injury and is at risk of not playing again Thursday vs. Washington as he is questionable to dress. The 30-year-old All-Star defenseman has enjoyed a very strong year leading the Maple Leafs' point, with seven goals, 51 points, 165 SOG, 27 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 65 games played.
Rielly is battling an undisclosed injury and his status for Tuesday's game against the New Jersey Devils was up in the air. The 30-year-old Rielly has found himself demoted to the second powerplay unit in recent games but has still managed five points (0G / 5A) in his last six games.
The Blue Jackets have lost four straight and will turn to Merzlikins for the third time in the last five games. Merzlikins has allowed six goals in each of his last two contests (0-2-0), including a 45-save outing (.882 SV%) in his last contest, a 6-1 losing effort to the Colorado Avalanche. The Blue Jackets enter action as +137 road underdogs against the Arizona Coyotes.
Rielly is battling an undisclosed ailment and his status for Tuesday's game against the New Jersey Devils is up in the air. The 30-year-old Rielly has found himself demoted to the second powerplay unit in recent games but has still managed five points (0G / 5A) in his last six games.
The Panthers snapped a four-game losing skid on Sunday thanks to a stellar performance from Anthony Stolarz but will return to Bobrovsky on Tuesday. Bobrovsky has allowed three or more goals in four straight (0-3-1) but has managed to post a save percentage above .900 in three of those contests. The Panthers are -137 home favourites against the Boston Bruins.
The Blue Jackets have been outscored 10-4 in their past two games (0-1-1) and will turn to Merzlikins to tend the twine on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. Merzlikins has lost three straight, including a forgettable performance in his last outing, allowing six goals on 27 shots (.778 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Blue Jackets enter action as enormous +329 road underdogs.
Groulx will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Ben Meyers draws back into the lineup. Groulx is yet to score a goal in 41 games this season.
Ben Meyers will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, making Groulx a healthy scratch. Groulx failed to score a point while appearing in the last nine games for the Ducks.
The Panthers, amid a two-game losing skid, have been away from action for five days and will attempt to re-enter the win column with Bobrovsky tending the twine. Bobrovsky has played the last three games for the Panthers (1-2-0), allowing three or more goals in each contest. The Panthers enter action as -174 home favourites against a red-hot Nashville Predators club that has points in 15 straight (13-0-2) and is coming off an 8-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
The Panthers, amid a two-game losing skid, have been away from action for five days and will attempt to re-enter the win column with Bobrovsky tending the twine. Bobrovsky has played the last three games for the Panthers (1-2-0), allowing three or more goals in each contest. The Panthers enter action as -174 home favourites against a red-hot Nashville Predators club that has points in 15 straight (13-0-2) and is coming off an 8-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Adam Beckman will draw into the lineup in favour of Lettieri on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. Lettieri had played 19 straight for Minnesota, tallying three points (0G / 3A) in that span.
Tanner Pearson will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Pezzetta to re-enter the lineup. Pezzetta has only suited up twice in the last month, averaging fewer than seven minutes of ice time.
The Panthers do not play until Thursday, March 21st, so Bobrovsky's absence from practice due to illness could be a moot point by then. The veteran netminder has been terrific this season but has struggled lately, allowing three or more goals in three straight (1-2-0), including allowing four goals on 15 shots (.733 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in his last outing.
