Pageau has recorded two goals in 21 games for the Senators this season. His return to the minors suggests that Chris Neil is ready to return to the lineup after missing the last five games.

Pageau has recorded two goals in 21 games for the Senators this season. His return to the minors suggests that Chris Neil is ready to return to the lineup after missing the last five games.

Varlamov stopped 25 of 27 shots in a win over the WIld on Saturday. The win was his 21st of the season which ties him with Carey Price for sixth in the NHL. Varly also ranks 16th in GAA (2.35) and 7th in SV% (.926). Tonight he takes on Chicago, he stopped 36 of 37 shots in a 5-1 win over the Hawks in their first meeting, he also stopped all 13 shots after replacing J.S Giguere in the third period of a 7-2 rout in late December. Overall he is 1-0-0 with a 0.75 GAA and .980 SV% vs. Chicago this season.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Islanders last night. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak, but he will get a chance to bounce back right away when he takes on the Wild tonight. Varly is 1-0-1 with a 1.38 GAA and .953 SV% against Minnesota this season.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 32 in a win over the Senators on Wednesday. Varly has now won each of his last four starts while allowing 10 goals and posting a .925 SV%. He will make his 22nd home start tonight vs. the Islanders, he is 14-5-2 with a 2.27 GAA and .929 SV% in previous 21 starts at the Pepsi Center.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 33 shots in a win over the Sharks on Saturday. It was his third consecutive win and 19th of the season for Varly. Tonight he will take on the Senators in Colorado, he is 13-5-2 with a 2.23 GAA and .930 SV% at home.

Varlamov stopped 29 of 30 shots in a win over the Flyers on Thursday. It was his second straight win and 18th of the season. He carries an 18-8-4 record with a 2.33 GAA and .928 SV% into Saturday's meeting with the Sharks. In his first start vs. San Jose he stopped 41 of 45 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss.

Varlamov allowed three goals on 38 shots in a win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. It was Varly's 17th win of the season and snapped a four-game losing streak. He will start at home tonight vs. the Flyers, he is 11-5-2 with a 2.26 GAA and .929 SV% in Colorado.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 37 shots in a 2-1 OT loss to the Jets on Sunday. Varly has lost three consecutive starts, but will look to close out December on a high-note when he faces the Blue Jackets tonight. Varlamov enters play with a 3-2-4 record, 2.78 GAA and .914 SV% this month.

Varlamov stopped all 13 shots that he faced after replacing J.S Giguere in Friday's loss to the Blackhawks. On Sunday he draws a good matchup at home taking on the visiting Jets. Varly has posted a 10-5-1 record with a 2.24 GAA and .928 SV% at home.

Varlamov gave up two goals on 39 shots in a shootout loss to the Kings on Saturday. The loss moved Varly to 3-2-2 with a 2.92 GAA and .904 SV% in December. He will be in tough tonight in San Jose.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 29 shots in a win over the Oilers on Thursday. Varly got his revenge for allowing eight goals the last time he faced the Oilers. He will need to be at his best today when he takes on a Kings team who have won eight of their last nine contests.

Varlamov, 25, charged with third-degree assault November 22. The case was dismissed because prosecutors say they could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. It appears Varlamov's legal troubles are now behind him and he can focus on hockey once again.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 33 shots in a win over the Stars on Sunday. The win was his 15th of the season and he will be looking for number-16 tonight against the Oilers. He is 9-5-1 at home and is 2-2-1 with a 3.32 GAA and .887 SV% in December.

Schenn suffered a neck injury when he was nailed from behind by Capitals' forward Tom Wilson on Tuesday. Schenn skated this morning and will be in the lineup tonight. He has four assists in his last six games and has a total of seven goals and 12 assists (19 points) in 34 games.

We won't know any further updates on Schenn until later today. The hit looked painful, however, so if you are riding Schenn, you may want to look to the wire.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 27 shots in 2-1 shootout loss against the Wild on Saturday. It was a strong outing for Varlamov but the Avalanche were stymied by Josh Harding. He will get the nod for the third time against the Stars tonight in Colorado. He is 2-0-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .943 SV% in the first two games.

Varlamov gave up two goals in five minutes on Thursday, but settled in and allowed just one more through regulation and overtime. He face 38 shots total in the Avs 4-3 shootout win over the Jets. He will face the Wild for the second time in two weeks. He stopped 35 of 37 shots in a 3-2 shootout win vs. Minnesota on November 30.

Cizikas left Thursday's game in the first period and did not return. He took a high hit that obviously caught him in the jaw. No word on the severity of Cizikas' injury, for now consider him day-to-day. This injury guarantees that Ryan Strome will make his NHL debut tonight. Cizikas

Varlamov allowed three goals on 25 in a loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday. He gets the call tonight in Winnipeg. Varly is 5-3-0 with a 2.59 GAA and .915 SV% on the road this season.

Pageau recorded one goal in eight games with the Senators earlier this season. In his time with Binghamton he had six goals and 10 assists in 15 games. He is expected to dress tonight on the third line with Chris Neil and Colin Greening.
