Stutzle has missed the Senators' previous four games as he's dealt with a shoulder injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. the Capitals. If he does return, it will be a massive boost for Ottawa, as he has 10 goals, 17 assists, 67 SOG and 20 PIMs through 28 games played.
Zub has two goals, two assists, 10 PIMs, and 15 SOG while averaging 22:01 ATOI across 14 games played and will now be signed in the Nation's capital for four more years, at an average of $4.6 million per year. The 27-year-old has 11 goals, 29 assists, 96 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus across 142 career games played in three NHL seasons.
Reimer stopped 39 of 41 shots (.951 SV%) but picked up the hard-fought overtime loss in his previous start vs. Los Angeles. The 34-year-old has been his usual, solid self this year, with a 6-8-3 record, 2.86 GAA and .907 SV%. He will face the Calgary Flames, who will be looking for a second victory in as many games over the Sharks after a 5-2 win their last game.
Gilbert left the Flames' previous contest Sunday after just 3:51 TOI after a spirited fight led to him leaving the game due to an undisclosed injury. It is a tough bounce for the 26-year-old, who was playing in his first game since Nov. 25th and only has one assist and five SOG through eight games this season.
MacDermid has been out since Nov. 12th due to a lower-body injury but will return to Colorado's lineup Monday. Prior to the injury, the bruising defensemen had one assist, 14 PIMs and just three SOG through eight games played.
Ellers has six goals, 12 points, 14 SOG and 20 PIMs through 30 games played but will play Thursday even though he deals with an undisclosed injury. If he is forced to miss time, the Capital's replacement will need to cover his 15:05 ATOI.
Lycksell has been recalled to the big club for the second time this season after a short one-game showing earlier in the year. The 23-year-old has had a successful season with Lehigh (AHL) prior to the call-up, with five goals, 16 points and a -3 plus/minus through 16 games in the minors.
Ellers has six goals, 12 points, 14 SOG and 20 PIMs through 30 games played but will be a game-time decision Thursday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. If he is forced to miss time, the Capital's replacement will need to cover his 15:05 ATOI.
It seems good news for Tim Stutzle as it was announced Wednesday that the Senators' star would likely only miss a week due to a should strain that he had picked up in Tuesday's game. The 20-year-old was having a very solid third NHL season prior to the injury, with 10 goals, 27 points, 20 PIMs, 67 SOG and a -9 plus/minus through 28 games this season.
Reimer has been on the injured reserve since Nov. 28th due to a lower-body injury but will return for the Sharks Tuesday as they take Arizona. Reimer has struggled at times this season as shown by his .902 SV%, 3.00 GAA and 5-8-2 record. He will be hoping a clean bill of health can lead to a success similar to his .911 SV% from 2021-22. He faces the Arizona Coyotes who are last in the NHL in shots on goal per game with 23.6).
Reimer has been on the injured reserve since Nov. 28th due to a lower-body injury but will return for the Sharks Tuesday as they take Arizona. Reimer has struggled at times this season as shown by his .902 SV%, 3.00 GAA and 5-8-2 record. He will be hoping a clean bill of health can lead to a success similar to his .911 SV% from 2021-22.
Spence has been recalled as a replacement for the injured Drew Doughty Monday. In 22 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL), he has two goals and 21 points with 18 PIMs and will be looking to make his season debut the next time the Kings take the ice.
Ullmark stopped 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) to pick up his sixth consecutive win with a victory over Colorado in his last start. The 29-year-old is leading Vezina Trophy considerations due to him leading the NHL in SV% (.936), GAA (1.93) and Wins (14-1-0). He takes on the injured Colorado Avalanche, who have dropped three of their last four games average 1.33 GF in each of the losses.
