Barkov has missed the last two games with an illness, but is expected to be back in tonight vs. the Jets. Barkov has just three goals and five assists in 29 games this season. Brandon Pirri will come out of the lineup to make room for Barkov.

Kulikov missed Thursday’s game with an illness, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Oilers. Kulikov has one goal and 11 assists (12 points) in 34 games this season.

The Panthers are expected to go with the same group of defnsemen tonight vs. the Oilers, which means Kulikov will miss his second straight game with an illness.

The Panthers are expected to ice the same group of forwards as Friday night, which means that Barkov is expected to miss his second straight game with an illness.

Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 31 shots in the Blue Jackets 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs last night. Despite the rough night, he will be in goal again tonight vs. the Islanders. He is 1-2-0 with a 4.41 GAA and .864 SV% in his first three starts in 2015.

Despite the Blue Jackets being extremely banged up all year long, Bobrovsky has managed to go 15-10-2 with a 2.75 GAA and .917 SV%. He is emerging as one of the NHL’s premier goaltenders and is now being paid like it. Bob was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season, but is now signed through the 2018-19 season.

Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Stars on Tuesday. It was a nice bounce-back for Bob who had a rough outing vs. the Coyotes on the weekend. Tonight he will face a Maple Leafs team in a state of flux—they have a new head coach and have dropped eight of their last 10 games.

Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Stars on Tuesday. It was a nice bounce-back for Bob who had a rough outing vs. the Coyotes on the weekend. Tonight it looks like he will face a Maple Leafs team in a state of flux—they have a new head coach and have dropped eight of their last 10 games.

Bobrovsky was pulled after allowing six goals on 31 shots in the Blue Jackets loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He had been sensational for the entire month previous, so he was due for a bad game. He comes in having lost three of five with a 3.89 GAA and .892 SV%.

Bobrovsky made 28 saves on 29 shots in the Blue Jackets 3-1 win over the Wild on Wednesday. The win polished off a fantastic December for Bob, who went 9-1-1 with a 2.14 GAA and .937 SV%. He draws a great matchup tonight vs. an Arizona team who 25th in scoring.

Bobrovsky gave up four goals on 30 shots in the Blue Jackets loss to the Predators last Monday. He missed this past Satruday’s game with an illness, but will be back in goal tonight vs. the Wild. December wraps up today, but it has been an excellent month to Bob—he is 8-1-1 with a 2.25 GAA and .934 SV% this month.

Bobrovsky was scratched on Saturday due to an illness, but emergency recall Anton Forsberg was sent back to Springfield this morning, which is a good sign that Bobrovsky should be ready to start on Wednesday against the Wild.

Bobrovsky was not on the ice for the Blue Jackets' morning skate and the belief is that he is not feeling well. Curtis McElhinney will get the start against the Bruins and Anton Forsberg is likely to be recalled to serve as the backup.

Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 41 shots in the Blue Jackets shootout victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday. Despite a plethora of injuries in Columbus, the one constant remains Bobrovksy. He is 8-0-1 with a 2.01 GAA and .940 SV% in nine December starts.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 36 shots in the Blue Jackets OT loss to the Capitals on Thursday. The loss snapped his seven game winning streak. He will look to get back in the win column tonight, but it won’t be easy with the Blackhawks in town. Chicago comes into town having won 10 of their last 11 contests.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 36 shots in the Blue Jackets OT loss to the Capitals on Thursday. The loss snapped his seven game winning streak. He will look to get back in the win column tonight, but it won’t be easy with the Blackhawks in town. Chicago comes into town having won 10 of their last 11 contests.

Bobrovsky stopped all 30 shots and two out of three shootout attempts in Tuesday’s 1-0 shootout win over the Red Wings. It was Bob’s first shutout of the season and his seventh straight victory. He has posted a ridiculous 1.63 GAA and .950 SV% over the seven-game span and he will look to stay hot tonight vs. the Capitals. He made 39 saves in a 3-2 OT win in Washington last Thursday.

Bobrovsky made 33 saves in Saturday’s 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins. Goalie Bob has been on fire, winning his last six consecutive starts with a 1.91 GAA and .943 SV%. Tonight he will face a Red Wings team looking to avoid a season-high fourth straight loss. The Wings are the league’s seventh highest scoring team, but the way Bob is going right now, he is a safe start.

Barkov has missed the last six games with a hand injury that he suffered on December 1st. With Barkov returning, Vincent Trochek is expected to take a seat and could be headed back to San Antonio. Barkov has had a slow start, posting just two goals and two assists in 19 games.

Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 41 shots in Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Capitals. He is red-hot right now, having won all five of his December starts with a 1.73 GAA and .949 SV%. He will look to keep things rolling tonight and he catches a break with Sidney Crosby not in the Penguins lineup.