Dickinson has not registered a point in four games with Dallas but has picked up an impressive 13 goals and one assist (14 points) in 20 games with Texas. Dickinson will likely replace Antoine Roussel (elbow) in the lineup and will centre the fourth line.
Brossoit allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Oilers loss to the Flyers on Wednesday. Since Cam Talbot got hurt, Brossoit has allowed a combined 13 goals on 101 shots (.871 SV%) in three starts. He has struggled mightily all season-long and will be in tough tonight as he goes head-to-head with Carey Price in Montreal.
Burakovsky has been out since October 21st but with Tyler Graovac being placed on waivers and Travis Boyd being sent to Hershey (AHL) the Capitals cleared the way for Burakovsky to play Friday. Prior to getting hurt, Burakovsky had one goal and three assists (four points) in nine games.
Brossoit allowed five goals on 34 shots in the Oilers win in Calgary on Saturday. Since Cam Talbot went down with injury, Brossoit has allowed a combined 10 goals on 69 shots (/855 SV%) in two starts. The young netminder has had a tough season, making him a risky spot start, even against a struggling Philadelphia team.
Toninato, 23, recorded one assist in eight games with the Avalanche during his call-up. Toninato returns to the AHL with Colin Wilson back to 100 percent—he has three goals and three assists (six points) in 13 games with the Rampage.
The Stars have recalled Dickinson because Martin Hanzal was placed on IR with a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old has scored nine goals and one assists (10 points) in 17 games with Texas this season. Dickinson has just there goals in 15 career NHL games.
Brossoit surrendered five goals (one from his own team) on 35 shots in the Oilers 6-4 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday. With Cam Talbot sidelined, the Oilers will need more out of Brossoit if they’re going to stay afloat in the Western Conference over the next few weeks. Brossoit is 0-2-1 with a 2.53 GAA and .914 SV% on the road this season but does have a win in the Scotiabank Saddledome in his young career.
Weber has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but took part in today’s morning skate and it looks like he will play tonight vs. the Red Wings. Weber skated with Jordie Benn this morning and will likely take his spot back on the top power play unit as well. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups, but it looks like the hulking defenseman will play tonight. He has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 20 games this season.
Brossoit allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Oilers loss in Buffalo last Friday. With Cam Talbot (upper-body) out for at least two weeks, the Oilers will lean heavily on Brossoit. The 24-year-old has posted a 3.31 GAA and .881 SV% in three starts and three relief appearances this season and draws a rough matchup tonight vs. the vision Maple Leafs.
Brossoit allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Oilers loss in Buffalo last Friday. With Cam Talbot (upper-body) out for at least two weeks, the Oilers will lean heavily on Brossoit. The 24-year-old has posted a 3.31 GAA and .881 SV% in three starts and three relief appearances this season and draws a rough matchup tonight vs. the vision Maple Leafs.
Weber took part in the Canadiens’ morning skate but will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury. With Weber out, Jakub Jerabek will remain on the Canadiens’ blueline.
