Bobrovsky has been stellar in consecutive losses (0-2-0), saving 68 of 72 shots (.944 SV%), but has failed to receive ample goal support from his teammates. He has a 2.76 GAA and .901 SV% in 27 games this season (17-9-1). The Panthers have scored two or fewer goals in four of their last six games (2-4-0) and enter Wednesday's contest as -129 road favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, losers of six of their last seven (1-4-2).
Josh Brown will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, sending Stecher to sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Stecher is averaging 14:12 time-on-ice and has six points (3G / 3A) in 35 games this season.
McCabe played 7:12 TOI in Sunday's victory over the Philadelphia Flyers before getting injured in a fight with Garnet Hathaway. McCabe has been a steadying force on Toronto's blue line this season and will be out of the lineup indefinitely with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old McCabe is averaging 20:52 time-on-ice and has 11 points (1G / 10A), 68 blocks, and 72 hits in 36 games this season.
McCabe played 7:12 TOI before getting injured in a fight with Garnet Hathaway. McCabe has been a steadying force on Toronto's blue line this season and will be out of the lineup until at least January 14th against the Dallas Stars. The 31-year-old McCabe is averaging 20:52 time-on-ice and has 11 points (1G / 10A), 68 blocks, and 72 hits in 36 games this season.
With Jake McCabe (upper body) placed on Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs have recalled Rifai from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). The 26-year-old Rifai has yet to play and NHL game this season. He has four points (2G / 2A) in 26 contests with the Marlies in the AHL.
The Panthers will return to Bobrovsky between the pipes on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. Bobrovsky was excellent in his previous outing, saving 37 of 39 shots (.949 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.78 GAA and .899 SV% in 26 games this season (17-8-1) but has been more impressive lately, allowing only 10 goals in his past five games (3-2-0), posting a stellar .936 SV%. The Panthers enter Monday's contest as +108 road underdogs against an Avalanche club that has scored four or more goals in six of their last seven (6-0-1).
Joshua played 10:23 time-on-ice in Vancouver's 3-0 loss to the Nashville Predators on January 3rd and has not played since due to a leg injury. Joshua will be out of the lineup until at least January 10th, when the Canucks visit the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Joshua has four points (2G / 2A), 20 penalty minutes, and 83 hits in 24 games this season. The Canucks have recalled Jonathan Lekkerimaki in a corresponding move.
Joshua played 10:23 time-on-ice in Vancouver's 3-0 loss to the Nashville Predators on January 3rd and has not played since due to a leg injury. Joshua will be out of the lineup until at least January 10th, when the Canucks visit the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Joshua has four points (2G / 2A), 20 penalty minutes, and 83 hits in 24 games this season. The Canucks have recalled Jonathan Lekkerimaki in a corresponding move.
McCabe played 7:12 TOI before getting injured in a fight with Garnet Hathaway. McCabe should be considered day-to-day and questionable for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia until the team provides more details.
Pezzetta will fill in for Patrik Laine, who was a surprise scratch due to an illness. Pezzetta has appeared in three games this season for the Habs and is yet to register a point.
Mermis has only played one game this season, recording a -2 plus/minus in 10:47 time-on-ice. The 30-year-old Mermis is an undrafted defenseman with 75 games of NHL experience. He played a career-high 47 games with the Minnesota Wild last season, recording eight points (3G / 5A).
Myers has only played 11 games this season but has been a bruting force when in the lineup, racking up 29 hits. The 28-year-old towering 6'5 defenseman is averaging 17:08 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) this season.
Rifai was recalled last week as Oliver-Ekman Larsson was battling an illness, but did not draw into the lineup. The 26-year-old Rifai has four points (2G / 2A) in 24 games with the Marlies this season.
The Panthers were shut out 4-0 in consecutive games last week but responded with a 5-3 win over the New York Rangers, in which Bobrovsky saved 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%). The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, recording a 2.81 GAA and .896 SV% in 25 games (17-7-1). The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -119 home favorites against a Carolina Hurricanes club coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Ekman-Larsson missed his first game of the season on Tuesday but will likely return to the lineup on Thursday. The 33-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has 13 points (1G / 12A), 52 hits, and 34 blocks in 37 games.
Matthews has participated at practice the past few days but will miss a sixth straight game on Thursday. The 27-year-old Matthews has had an injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign and is pacing for his lowest offensive output since his rookie season, with 23 points (11G / 22A) in 24 games.
With Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) out of the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders, Myeres will re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Myers is averaging 17:06 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in nine games this season.
With Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) out of the lineup, the Maple Leafs have recalled Rifai from the Marlies (AHL). The 26-year-old Rifai has four points (2G / 2A) in 24 games with the Marlies this season.
Ekman-Larsson did not practice on Monday due to an illness and will not play on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 33-year-old defenseman had played all 37 games for the Maple Leafs this season, averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and recording 13 points (1G / 12A), 52 hits, and 34 blocks.
