Griffith had just two shots on goal while averaging 8:13 TOI in two games during his call-up. The 23-year-old returns to Providence, where he is tied for second in the AHL in scoring with 67 points (22G / 45A) in 51 games. His return to the AHL means that Jimmy Hayes will get back into the lineup on Tuesday.

Smith stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the Coyotes’ shutout win over the Capitals on Saturday. Smith has won three of his last four starts while posting a 1.50 GAA, .953 SV% and one shutout. In his first start against the Blues, Smith allowed three goals on 21 shots in a 4-1 loss. St. Louis has won five of their last six.

Hyman, 23, collected four goals and two assists in 16 games with the Maple Leafs.He heads back to the Marlies where he has 33 points (13G / 20A) in 54 games.

Kapanen was called-up earlier in March, but failed to record a point in his first four NHL games. During his time with the Marlies, the 19 year old has scored nine goals with 16 assists (25 points) in 41 games.

Smith made 34 saves on 35 shots in the Coyotes win over the Flyers last Saturday. Smith and Louis Dominuge have been splitting starts and tonight he will start in Dallas. Since returning to the Coyotes’ crease in early March, Smith has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.20 GAA, .965 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces a Stars team that has won five of their last six.

Griffith, 23, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 32 career NHL games with the Bruins. Griffith leads Providence in scoring with 67 points (22G / 45A). He has one point in two games with the Bruins this season.

Koekkoek, 22, has one assist in six games with the Lightning this season. He has been recalled because Anton Stralman is out indefinitely with a fractured leg he suffered on Friday. Koekkoek has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 55 games with Syracuse this season.

Smith gave up two goals on 29 shots in the Coyotes win over the Oilers on Tuesday. Smith has won three of four starts since returning to the Coyotes’ crease, posting a 1.25 GAA, .963 SV% and one shutout in the process. Tonight he will look to do some damage to the Flyers’ hunt for the playoffs—Philly comes in having won seven of 10.

Smith turned aside 33 of 35 shots in the Coyotes loss in San Jose on Sunday. Smith has played extremely well since returning to the Coyotes crease, going 2-1-0 with a 1.00 GAA, .972 SV% and one shutout. That shutout came against the Oilers, who he’ll face again tonight. That evening he turned aside all 44 shots and should make for a strong start again tonight.

Smith stopped all 44 shots that he faced in the Coyotes shutout win over the Oilers in his return to the crease last Saturday. Not a bad return at all for Smith, who has gone 11-9-1 with a 2.91 GAA and .908 SV% this season. Tonight he faces a Sharks team that has won seven of their last nine games while averaging 3.11 goals per game.

Nurse was suspended for three games for fighting an unwilling Roman Polak. With his suspension up, Nurse is expected to return tonight vs. St. Louis. The young blueliner has just eight points (2G / 6A) in 59 games this season.

Smith has been sidelined since December 8th, missing the last 40 games with a lower-body injury. Smith will get back between the pipes and make his 23rd start of the season. He has gone 10-9-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .901 SV% this season and one of those wins came in a 27-save performance vs. the Oilers back in Edmonton.