Goligoski was a game-time decision for Thursday’s game in Philadelphia and only lasted 1:21 TOI before league the game with a lower-body ailment. The veteran blueliner has been ruled out for Saturday’s game in Pittsburgh, which means that Ilya Lyubushkin will likely play.
Goligoski missed Wednesday’s practice, but could play Thursday in Philadelphia. Goligoski is listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status as the Coyotes hit the ice for warmups.
Goligoski remained in Arizona to be with his wife as they expect the birth of their second child. Andrew Campbell has been recalled from Tucson (AHL) and is expected to replace Goligoski.
Goligoski missed the Coyotes’ final game before the All Star break with an illness but the Coyotes announced that he is “fine” and will play Thursday. Goligoski has had a solid offensive season, posting 22 points (5G / 17A) in 49 games but playing in Arizona has led to a minus-21 rating.
Arizona traded for Goligoski’s rights last Thursday with the hope they would be able to sign him before July 1st. Goligoski is coming off of a 37-point (5G / 32A) season in 82 games with the Dallas Stars. He has averaged 38.3 points per season in his last three years with Dallas.
Goligoski is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st, but the Coyotes have acquired his rights and plan to sign him before June ends. The 30-year-old blueliner had 37 points (5G / 32A) in 82 games with Dallas this season.
Goligoski has one goal and four assists in his last seven games and is now just one point behind Trevor Daley (14) for the team lead in points among blue liners.
Goligoski took a maintenance day on Monday because he has been playing through an injury as of late. Monitor his status during the Stars’ morning skate tomorrow.
Goligoski was reportedly cut by a skate on Tuesday night and he is also dealing with an undisclosed "nagging" injury. The Stars are hopeful that Goligoski will be in the lineup on Friday in New Jersey.
Dallas came out on the wrong end of the deal in 2011 when they sent James Neal and Matt Niskanen to Pittsburgh for Goligoski. He has really come out of the gate on a sour note posting no point and a minus-10 rating through eight contests. He will be paired with Jordie Benn this evening.
Goligoski has struggled so far, with a minus-10 rating in eight games. Kevin Connauton will enter the lineup if Goligoski is out.
It is unlikely that he will play forward any time soon.
It is unknown if Goigoski will stay at forward or what the Stars are doing. He has had a tough start to the season, failing to record a point with a minus-10 rating in eight games.
Goligoski has two goals and five assists in his last nine games.
Goligoski was a healthy scratch in the Stars last game but will be back in the lineup tonight as the Stars take on a hot Ducks team. He has 3 assists and is a +2 in 10 games this season.
Goligoski was traded for James Neal and Matt Niskanen in 2011, I wonder if the Stars are starting to wish they got a little more in return. Make sure you get Goligoski out of your lineup tonight.
Goligoski will be paired with Robidas tonight due to Souray's injury. He has seven goals and 21 points in 42 games which includes five points in his last five games.
Goligoski hasn't played up to the same level as he did last season but he is the center of the current defense. The former Penguin has five goals and 15 points through 36 games this season.
