Sergei Bobrovsky was hurt on Thursday and Spencer Knight has been out since January 8th, so Guzda figures to serve as Alex Lyon's backup on Saturday. The 22-year-old has gone 9-4-2 with a 2.72 GAA and .908 SV% in 16 AHL games this season.
Knight has been out since January 8th, so he'll go to the AHL for conditioning. With Sergei Bobrovsky getting hurt on Thursday, Knight may have to shoulder the load for the Panthers moving forward. It's unclear if Knight will return to the NHL for Saturday's game or not.
Nosek missed the Bruins' game Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on the New York Islanders. The veteran 30-year-old has three goals, five assists, and 34 PIMs through 41 games this season.
Bjornfot has two goals, two assists, four PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) and has been recalled for a second time this season by the Kings. In his previous stint with Los Angeles this season, the 21-year-old had one assist through four games.
Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak with an overtime loss to Toronto. The 34-year-old has improved his play as of late, but still holds an ugly .897 SV%, 3.25 GAA and 12-13-2 record on the season. He takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who have won their last two games but are 29th in the NHL in goals for per game (2.58).
Bobrovsky stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat Buffalo in his previous start Monday. The 34-year-old starts back-to-back games for the first time this season and is 12-13-1 with a 3.19 GAA and .899 SV%. He will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are hoping to get back in the win column after two straight losses.
Bobrovsky stopped 35 of 38 shots (.921 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Vancouver in his previous start. Bobrovsky has been better as of late, which has helped improve on a horrific season start, amounting to an 11-13-1 record, 3.27 GAA and .896 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over Nashville last contest and are 1st in the league in goals per game (3.85).
Kiersted had a goal, three assists, 14 SOG, six PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 20 games with the Panthers but has been reassigned to Charlotte (AHL) for the second time this season. In 12 games with the Checkers previously, he had one assist and 16 PIMs.
Knight has a 9-7-3 record, 3.05 GAA and .906 SV% but will miss Tuesday's game vs. Colorado and has been placed on the injured reserve. He is considered day-to-day and Alex Lyon will backup the Panthers' net while Knight is on the mend.
Knight has a 9-7-3 record, 3.05 GAA and .906 SV% but will miss Tuesday's game vs. Colorado due to an undisclosed injury. He is considered day-to-day and Alex Lyon will backup the Panthers' net while Knight is on the mend.
Bobrosky allowed two goals on 31 shots (.935 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat Detroit in his previous time out. The 34-year-old is one of many veteran netminders who have struggled this season, with his 9-12-1 record, .895 SV% and 3.26 GAA. He will face the Colorado Avalanche, who just snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime win over Edmonton in their previous game.
Boqvist has been a health scratch for the Blue Jackets' last two games but will draw back into the lineup as he replaces Vladislav Gavrikov (upper body). The 22-year-old has two assists, seven SOG and a -3 plus/minus through nine games so far in 2022-23.