Lehner was 18-10-2 with a 2.12 GAA and .938 SV% in the AHL this season and is 4-6-0 in his NHL career. This will be Lehner's first start this season and the matchup can't get any harder for the 21 year old. Ottawa takes on Tuukka Rask and the Bruins who are 12-2-2 this season. However Lehner did post a 32-save shutout vs. Boston last season.
With Craig Anderson going down with an ankle injury the Senators have recalled Lehner. He is 18-10-2 in the AHL this season with a 2.12 GAA and .938 SV%.
Kessel leads the league in shots on goal this season but still doesn't have a goal. Now it is not like he isn't playing well, because he is. He's generated tons of chances and hit iron multiple times. It is only a matter of time before he gets a goal. Could it be tonight? And once he does get that monkey off his back, will the flood gates open?
Hopefully this is the boost the Blues need to get back into the series.
Same old day-to-day, upper body story from the Blues coaches on the hit by Dwight King. Keep an eye on him before the game.
Smith gets a look on the top line. He has no points in his first two games.
Smith gets back into the lineup tomorrow. He has no points in two career games.
McNabb gets another look with the team. He scored a goal and five points in his first 21 games with the Sabres.
Smith will make his NHL debut on the fourth line tonight.
Smith just finished his third season at Miami University (Ohio), scoring 30 goals and 48 points. He could possibly help out the NHL club.
McNabb goes back to the AHL with seven healthy d-men and Tyler Myers back from a suspension. The rookie scored a goal and five points in 21 games.
McNabb gets another look this season. He scored a goal and five points in 20 games.
Lehner had a nice run but will return to the minors for more seasoning. After winning his first three decisions of the season, the rookie lost consecutive games, allowing four goals on 28 shots during his last appearance.
Lehner faces the Panthers for the first time in his career.
Lehner faces the Blackhawks for the first time in his career.
Lehner lost his only career start against the Bruins, allowing four goals on 33 shots.
In two career appearances against the Isles, Lehner has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.05 GAA and .896 SV%.
In two career appearances against the Isles, Lehner has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.05 GAA and .896 SV%.
With Anderson out, Lehner should be recalled. In fact, the young Swede likely sees a good deal of action should Andy miss significant playing time.
Pietrangelo clearly deserves to be the Blues' number one defender. Through 57 games he now has 10 goals and 34 points.
