Kevin Lankanen will be a game-time decision Wednesday vs. Toronto (undisclosed).
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Trey Fix-Wolansky has been recalled from Cleveland (AHL).
Brendan Gallagher will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks due to a lower-body injury.
Gallagher has four goals, five assists, 57 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus but is expected to now miss at least six weeks due to a lower-body injury. It is the second time this season Gallagher has been forced to miss a chunk of time.
Send Down
Aatu Raty has been reassigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
Raty had two goals, 10 SOG, and four PIMs across seven games to open his NHL career but has been reassigned to Bridgeport (AHL) Wednesday. He heads back to Bridgeport, where he had five goals, seven assists, 10 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 23 games prior to his call-up.
Goalie Start
Kevin Lankinen will start Friday vs. Washington.
Lankinen allowed five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) for his fourth loss in five starts as he was defeated by Vegas in his last game. The 27-year-old has been solid backing up the Predators this season, with his 3-4-1 record, 2.91 GAA and .916 SV%. He will take on Arizona, who ranks 32nd in the NHL in shots per game (25.1) and 25th in goals per game (2.86).
Brendan Gallagher is expected to miss a minimum of two weeks (lower body).
Gallagher has four goals, five assists, 57 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus but is expected to now miss at least two weeks due to a lower-body injury. It is the second time this season Gallagher has been forced to miss a chunk of time.
Brendan Gallagher is day-to-day and will not play Thursday vs. the New York Rangers (lower body).
Gallagher has four goals, five assists, 57 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 25 games so far this season but will miss Thursday's game vs. the Rangers due to a lower-body injury.
Jake DeBrusk has been placed on the long-term injured list (lower-body).
Debrusk was caught in a walking boot following Tuesday's Winter Classic game and will be out indefinitely as he deals with a fractured fibula. It is a huge loss for the Bruins and the 26-year-old who has been enjoying a true breakout season with 16 goals, 14 assists, 109 SOG and a +15 plus/minus through 36 games so far.
Jake DeBrusk will miss an indefinite amount of time with a fractured fibula.
Debrusk was caught in a walking boot following Tuesday's Winter Classic game and will be out indefinitely as he deals with a fractured fibula. It is a huge loss for the Bruins and the 26-year-old who has been enjoying a true breakout season with 16 goals, 14 assists, 109 SOG and a +15 plus/minus through 36 games so far.
Paul Cotter is expected to return to the Golden Knights lineup Thursday (upper body).
Cotter has been out since Dec. 15th due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return Thursday vs. Pittsburgh. The 23-year-old had four goals, two assists, 29 SOG and eight PIMs in 22 games prior to the injury.
Jake DeBrusk will be a game-time decision Thursday after being spotted in a walking boot after the Winter Classic.
Debrusk was caught in a walking boot following Tuesday's Winter Classic game and will be considered a game-time decision Thursday vs. Los Angeles (foot). If the 26-year-old is forced to miss some time it will be a huge loss for the Bruins as he has been enjoying a true breakout season with 16 goals, 14 assists, 109 SOG and a +15 plus/minus through 36 games so far.
Goalie Start
Lankinen led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
Brendan Gallagher will be back in the Canadiens' lineup Thursday vs. Florida (lower body).
Gallagher has not played since Nov. 29th due to a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision Thursday as the Canadiens take on the Panthers. The 30-year-old was having a slow start to his season prior to the injury, with only three goals and five assists with 51 SOG through 22 games.
Brendan Gallagher will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Florida (lower body).
Gallagher has not played since Nov. 29th due to a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision Thursday as the Canadiens take on the Panthers. The 30-year-old was having a slow start to his season prior to the injury, with only three goals and five assists with 51 SOG through 22 games.
Line Change
Aatu Raty will make his NHL debut Friday vs. Florida.
Raty has five goals, seven assists, 10 PIMs and was a +4 plus/minus through 23 games with Bridgeport (AHL) and will be called up for the first time in his NHL career to the Islanders. The 2021 2nd-round pick (52nd overall) will be looking to make his NHL debut if he finds his way into New York's lineup.
Paul Cotter has been placed on the injured reserve (upper body).
Cotter did not play in the Golden Knights game Wednesday and will head to the injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. Cotter had been playing well in his first full NHL season, with four goals, two assists, 29 SOG and eight PIMs through 22 games prior to the injury.
Aatu Raty has been recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
Raty has five goals, seven assists, 10 PIMs and was a +4 plus/minus through 23 games with Bridgeport (AHL) and will be called up for the first time in his NHL career to the Islanders. The 2021 2nd-round pick (52nd overall) will be looking to make his NHL debut if he finds his way into New York's lineup.
Pettersson (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Thursday.
Elias Pettersson will be a game-time decision Thursday (illness).
Pettersson has missed the Canucks last two games due to illness but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Seattle.
Line Change
Drew O'Connor will draw back into the Penguins' lineup vs. Carolina.
O'Connor will see his first taste of NHL action since Nov. 5th as he draws back into the Penguins' lineup vs. Carolina. O'Connor has been sensational in Wilkes Barre/Scranton (AHL), with eight goals, 14 assists and a +9 plus/minus across 20 games played.
