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Marchand has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but will return tonight in Toronto. Marchand will be back on the top line with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak and comes into play with eight goals and six assists (14 points) in 12 games this season.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Canucks win in Calgary on Tuesday. Markstrom has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .928 SV% in four November starts and heads into Anaheim at 3-0-0 with a 2.10 GAA and .914 SV% on the road so far this season. He makes for a decent start against a banged up Anaheim team.


Markstrom allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Canucks’ win over the Penguins on Saturday. Markstrom has won three of his last five starts (3-1-1) while allowing just eight goals on 136 shots (.941 SV%). One of those starts came against the Red Wings, who he’ll face tonight—he stopped 20 of 21 shots in a 4-1 win in Detroit two Sunday’s ago.

Marchand was not on the ice for the Bruins morning skate and will not play tonight due to an upper-body injury. With Marchand out, Anders Bjork skated on the top-line this morning and Frank Vatrano is expected to draw back into the lineup tonight. Consider Marchand as day-to-day.

Markstrom allowed one goal on 25 shots in the Canucks’ loss to New Jersey on Wednesday. Markstrom has lost his last two starts despite allowing just three goals on 54 shots (.944 SV%). Tonight he will make his 10th start of the season and seventh on home-ice, where he is 1-3-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .915 SV% this season.

Marchand was given a maintenance day on Friday, but will be in the lineup against the Capitals. Marchand is already off to a another start to the 2017-18 season, picking up eight goals and five assists (13 points) in 11 games.

Forsling will miss his his second straight game with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Saturday in Colorado. With Forsling out, Cody Franson and Connor Murphy will both remain in the lineup.

Gudas exited Wednesday’s game after being hit by Brandon Saad and will not be in the lineup tonight in St. Louis. With Gudas out, the Flyers will dig deeper into the D-man pool, bringing Will O’Neill in to make his NHL debut. Consider Gudas as questionable for Saturday’s game.

Gudas left yesterday’s game in the first period after being hit by Blackhawks’ forward Brandon Saad. This is another big blow to the Flyers’ blueline that is already without Shayne Gostisbehere, Andrew MacDonald and Samuel Morin. Consider Gudas as doubtful for Thursday's game in St. Louis.

Markstrom allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Canucks overtime loss to the Stars on Monday. It was a tough luck loss for Markstrom who has now allowed just seven goals on the last 90 shots that he has faced (.922 SV%). Tonight he faces a Devils team that is third in the NHL in scoring so far (3.80 GF/PG).

Petrovic has been a healthy scratch in three of the last five games, including vs. the Lightning on Monday, but will replace an unnamed player in the lineup tomorrow. He has just two assists in eight games this season.

Forsling left Saturday’s game in Colorado with an upper-body injury and will be out of the lineup on Wednesday. With Forsling as day-to-day, Cody Franson will draw into the lineup tomorrow.

Markstrom allowed one goal on 21 shots in the Canucks’ win in Detroit last Sunday. Anders Nilsson started both games last week, but they’ll come back to Markstrom tonight vs. the visiting Stars. Markstrom has won his last two starts while stopping 40 of 43 shots (.930 SV%). Dallas comes into the game averaging 2.91 goals for per game (20th in the NHL).

Forsling left Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury and has been listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Flyers. Forsling has had a nice start to the season, picking up four assists in 12 games while averaging 16:42 TOI/GM.

Petrovic has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace MacKenzie Weegar in the lineup tonight vs. the Ducks. Petrovic has just one assist in six games, but has collected 14 hits (2.33 hits/GP).


Markstrom allowed two goals on 18 shots after replacing Anders Nilsson in the Canucks’ loss in Boston last night. With Nilsson struggling vs. the Bruins, Markstrom is expected to face the Sabres tonight. Markstrom has a 2.88 GAA and .901 SV% in five appearances so far this season. Despite a tough start, the Sabres represent a solid matchup.

Markstrom allowed two goals on 18 shots after replacing Anders Nilsson in the Canucks’ loss in Boston last night. With Nilsson struggling vs. the Bruins, Markstrom is expected to face the Sabres tonight. Markstrom has a 2.88 GAA and .901 SV% in five appearances so far this season. Despite a tough start, the Sabres represent a solid matchup.
