Smith missed Saturday’s game with a lower-body injury, but will be available to play tonight vs. the Ducks. Smith has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.50 GAA and .915 SV%.

Kane missed Tuesday’s practice and the Sabres have listed him as day-to-day. Kane has played just three games since returning from a knee injury and at this time there is no word whether or not he re-aggravated that injury. He is in danger of missing Wednesday’s game, but monitor his status during the morning skate.

Demers was injured in Saturday’s game vs. the Sabres, but is expected to play on Tuesday. Demers has been solid for the Stars this season, posting 10 points (4G / 6A) in 19 games. Monitor his status in the Stars’ morning skate.

Smith allowed five goals on 21 shots in the Coyotes loss in Columbus last Saturday. Anders Lindback started on Monday, so look for Smith to go tonight in Montreal. Smith is 3-2-0 with a 2.94 GAA and .899 SV% in five starts in November. Smith draws a terrible matchup vs. the 14-3-2 Montreal Canadiens. Smith is 4-3-1 with a 2.88 GAA and .904 SV% on the road.

Kane has been out since October 24th but it looks like he will be back tonight vs. the Blues. Kane had one goal and two assists in eight games with the Sabres and it looks like he will skate on the Sabres’ second line with Jack Eichel and Tyler Ennis.

Smith allowed five goals on 21 shots in the Coyotes loss in Columbus last Saturday. Anders Lindback started on Monday, so look for Smith to go tonight in Montreal. Smith is 3-2-0 with a 2.94 GAA and .899 SV% in five starts in November. Smith draws a terrible matchup vs. the 14-3-2 Montreal Canadiens. Smith is 4-3-1 with a 2.88 GAA and .904 SV% on the road.

Kane has been out since October 24th with a knee injury but he has a chance to play on Thursday. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate.

Nugent-Hopkins returned to practice on Tuesday after missing Saturday’s game and Monday’s practice. RNH’s return to the ice is a good sign that he is feeling well enough to return to the lineup on Wednesday.

Kane has been sidelined since October 24th with an MCL injury but returned to the ice on Tuesday. Kane is three weeks into a 4-6 week timetable, so it looks as if he is on pace to return at the front-end of that timetable.

Nugent-Hopkins missed Saturday’s game and now Monday’s practice, which clouds his status for Wednesday’s game vs. the Blackhawks. Monitor RNH’s status as the week progresses.

Smith made 27 saves on 28 shots in the Coyotes win vs. the Oilers. Smith has won each of his last two starts while stopping 60 of 63 shots (.952 SV%). Tonight Smith draws a strong matchup in Columbus—he has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.58 GAA and .918 SV% in seven road starts this season.

Murray was danced a few times on Tuesday and has posted a minus-4 rating in his last two games. Under old coaching, you likely wouldn’t see Murray getting scratched, but with John Tortorella at the reigns, Murray will get a break.

Smith allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Coyotes win in Los Angeles on Tuesday. It was a nice outing for Smith after a couple of blunders last week. Smith is terribly inconsistent which makes him very hard to trust. He draws a solid match tonight with the 6-10-0 Oilers in town—Smith has gone 2-2-0 with a 4.06 GAA and .882 SV% at home this season.

Pickard has yet to lose in regulation in the AHL this season, going 6-0-3 with a 2.27 GAA and .935 SV% in nine games. Picard, who performed very well with Colorado last season, will serve as Reto Berra’s backup on Thursday in Boston.

Smith was pulled after allowing three goals on 17 shots in the Coyotes’ 4-1 loss to the Rangers last Saturday. Anders Lindback got the start last night, Smith will start tonight in Los Angeles. Smith has been horrible recently—he has lost three of four while recording an ugly 5.20 GAA and .827 SV%.

Smith was pulled after allowing three goals on 17 shots in the Coyotes’ 4-1 loss to the Rangers last Saturday. Anders Lindback got the start last night, so it looks like Smith will start tonight in Los Angeles. Smith has been horrible recently—he has lost three of four while recording an ugly 5.20 GAA and .827 SV%.

Smith allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Coyotes win over the Avalanche on Thursday. He snapped an ugly two-game winning streak that saw him allow a combined eight goals in less than four periods. The winning will likely be brought to a halt again tonight when the Rangers come to town.