Smith had his four-game winning streak snapped when he gave up four goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Ducks on Wednesday. Smith has carried the Coyotes to an impressive 11-4-2 start, but he has a tough matchup tonight vs. Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals.
Kane expressed his displeasure this morning about not playing on Wednesday. He said he was healthy enough to play and was an "obvious healthy scratch". Regardless Kane will be back in the Jets lineup tonight on a line with Olli Jokinen and Devin Setoguchi.
Kane missed the last two games but should be back in the lineup tonight when the Jets take on the Predators. Kane has six goals and three assists (nine points) in 15 games.
Skinner will miss his sixth straight game tonight and if he misses two weeks, he will miss Carolina's next seven games as well.
Kane has missed the Jets contest on Monday. He could be in the lineup tonight after posting six goals and three assists in 15 games.
Smith has been unbeatable as of late. He has won four straight and six out of his last seven. Smith looks to keep things rolling tonight with the 12-3-1 Ducks in town.
Jets head coach Claude Noel says that Kane is still day-to-day but he will be reevaluated tomorrow. Monitor his status during Wednesday's morning skate.
Smith stopped 48 of 50 shots in a huge shootout win versus the Sharks on Saturday. Smith has been on fire as off late, winning three straight starts and five out of his last six. In his last two starts he has made 89 saves en route to a 1.44 GAA and .967 SV%. He's got a tough matchup tonight vs. the Canucks.
Kane did not play in the Jets 4-2 win over the Red Wings on Monday, and did not skate on Tuesday. Monitor Kane's status during tomorrow's gameday skate prior to their game with the Jets.
Kane missed practice on Sunday and Monday's gameday skate. He was questionable and a game-time decision, but it appears he is out. Anthony Peluso is in.
Kane has missed Jets practice yesterday and Monday's gameday skate. Monitor his status as puck-drop nears.
Skinner has been out since October 24th, but was expected to potentially return this week. He was not on the ice with the Hurricanes this morning, hopefully the second opinion does not reveal a serious injury for Skinner. He had three goals and six assists (nine points) in his first 10 games.
It was reported that Kane was given a maintenance day on Sunday, but he was also absent from today's gameday skate. The Jets take on the Red Wings tonight, so Kane's absence likely suggests that he will not be in the lineup. Monitor his status prior to puck-drop.
Smith was outstanding on Tuesday, turning aside 41 of 42 shots in a win over the Kings. He will face a great Sharks team tonight, a team who has already handed Smith a loss this season.
Skinner has missed Carolina's last two games with an upper-body injury. He has already been ruled out for Friday and Saturday's games against the Lightning and the Rangers. Consider Skinner questionable to return on Tuesday.
Smith will get a second crack versus the Kings after being pulled after the first period just five days ago. He allowed four goals on 15 shots and didn't return to the crease for the second stanza. Historically he has been good vs. LA (9-4-0) but how much weight does that matter in 2013-14?
Skinner will miss his second straight game tonight. The Hurricanes are hopeful that they will get their leading scorer back on Friday vs. Tampa Bay.
Skinner missed Friday's contest and is doubtful for tomorrow's game vs. Pittsburgh.
Smith was pulled on Thursday after giving up four goals on 15 shots in a loss to the Kings. It was Smith's first bad outing in his last four starts, he will look to jump back into the win column today vs. an up-and-down Oilers team.
It doesn't sound like Kane is injured. Could be the flu. The Jets say they will know in a few hours if he can play tonight. Monitor his status as puck drop approaches.
