Gurianov missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Canadiens. Gurianov, who was red-hot before testing positive, will be back on a line with Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn.
Gurianov missed three games while on the COVID-19 protocol list but is set to be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Gurianov was back on a line with Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin in Monday's practice session.
This could not come at a worse time for Gurianov, who had finally started to find some offence recently. After recording just eight points (4G / 4A) in his first 27 games, Gurianov had six points (2G / 4A) in his last four games.
Gurianov was questionable for Monday's game but was able to suit up. On Wednesday it looks as if the opposite will be true. Expect Joel Kiviranta to move up and skate with Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn.
Gurianov was scratched from the lineup on Saturday and will be a game-time decision on Monday. Gurianov has scored five goals with three assists (eight points) in his last nine games.
Gurianov made the jump to the NHL in 2020 and used his great shot to score 20 goals with nine assists (29 points) in 64 regular seasons games. Once the NHL returned to play he flourished in the postseason, picking up 17 points (9G / 8A) in 27 games. He has a chance to become a 25-25 player in the Stars' top-6 in 2021.
Gurianov was a healthy scratch in Washington on Tuesday and his demotion to the AHL suggests that one or both of Jason Dickinson and/or Corey Perry could be ready for Saturday’s game. Gurianov, who failed to record a point in his first three games this season, had 48 points (20G / 28A) in 57 AHL games last year.
Gurianov had a chance to showcase that he was ready for the NHL and struggled, failing to record a point while playing 9:19 ATOI in the first three games of the season. Joel L’Esperance will replace him in the lineup.
Gurianov was a healthy scratch on Tuesday but will replace Valeri Nichushkin on Thursday. Gurianov has four points (1G / 3A) in 18 games this season.
Gurianov has been in the lineup for the last seven games but will be replaced by Valeri Nichushkin on Tuesday. Gurianov had just one assist in those seven contests and only four points (1G / 3A) in 18 games this season.
Gurianov will be on the Stars fourth line on Wednesday and enters the lineup with three points (1G / 2A) in 12 games with Dallas this season.
Gurianov has been great with Texas this season, posting over a point-per-game with 34 points (13G / 21A) in 33 games. In his 12 games with Dallas, the 21-year-old has one goal and two assists (three points) in 12 games.
Gurianov had two assists and 10 shots while averaging 11:22 TOI/gm in nine games during his call-up. Gurianov returns to Texas where he has nine goals and 19 assists (28 points) in 23 games this season.
