Francouz was perfect, stopping all 29 shots for his first shutout of the season as he won his third start in four tries with a victory over Ottawa last game. The 32-year-old backup started the year slow but has been sensational as of late, with his 5-6-0 record, 2.57 GAA and .919 SV%. He faces the Detroit Red Wings for an afternoon showdown Monday, who lost their last game 4-3 to Columbus and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.1).

Francouz is 4-5-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .913 SV% but has missed the Avalanche's last five games as he dealt with a lower-body injury. Francouz will backup Alexandar Georgiev if he does dress Tuesday.

Blackwood took a puck to the hand during morning practice and will be held out of the lineup for precautionary measures Thursday. The 26-year-old has been having a year to forget prior to yet another injury, with his 5-3-1 record, 3.05 GAA and .888 SV%.

Wedgewood allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to Carolina in his previous start. The Stars' backup netminder has been solid when called upon this season, with his 6-4-3 record, 3.03 GAA and .910 SV%. He will face the struggliing Anaheim Ducks, who have lost five of their last six games after a 4-1 loss to Philadelphia last game.

Wedgewood allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to Carolina in his previous start. The Stars' backup netminder has been solid when called upon this season, with his 6-4-3 record, 3.03 GAA and .910 SV%. He will face the struggliing Anaheim Ducks, who have lost five of their last six games after a 4-1 loss to Philadelphia last game.

The move doesn't affect Francouz's status much but opens up a roster spot to recall a forward with Evan Rodrigues missing Monday's game with an upper-body injury. Francouz is still expected to be sidelined on a week-to-week basis.

Francouz is 4-5-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .913 SV% but is considered day-to-day and will miss the Avalanches' game Tuesday as he deals with a lower-body injury. Jonas Johansson was recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) to replace Francouz for the time being.

Drury had two assists, 32 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus in a bottom-six role across 21 games with the Hurricanes' but will head back down to Chicago (AHL) for the second time this season. In Chigaco, he had a goal, two assists and six PIMs in eight games prior to his previous promotion.

Nichuskin left the Avalanche's previous game vs. Nashville after just 13:31 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will now be forced to miss some time as he is considered week-to-week. The 27-year-old has played well despite missing nearly 20 games already due to an ankle injury, with seven goals, nine assists, 46 SOG and a +4 plus/minus in the 15 games he has played this season.

Nelson was struck by a puck in the back of the head in the Islanders' previous contest vs. Florida and was forced to leave after playing only 10:33 TOI. The 31-year-old has been having an excellent season with 15 goals, 19 assists, 100 SOG, and a +9 plus/minus through 35 games and will be a game-time decision Tuesday.

Francouz is 4-5-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .913 SV% but is considered day-to-day and will miss the Avalanches' game Tuesday as he deals with a lower-body injury. Jonas Johansson was recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) to replace Francouz for the time being.