

Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) as he picked up his second straight loss in a defeat to Seattle his last time out. The 34-year-old has been having a horrific season, posting a .884 SV%, 3.58 GAA and a 5-8-1 record. He takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have won their last two games but are 27th in the NHL in shots per game (29.6)

Petry is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury after it was announced Monday that he would be missing the Penguins' contest vs. the Stars. The 35-year-old has had a solid first season in Pittsburgh, with three goals, 12 points, 18 PIMS, 44 SOG and a +4 plus/minus through 28 games this season.

Tarasov has not been great in the AHL with Cleveland, as shown by his .850 SV% and 4.29 GAA through four starts but has still earned himself the call-up to Columbus Monday. He has been solid with the Blue Jackets through seven appearances this season, with a 2-3-1 record, .912 SV% and 3.17 GAA.



Bobrovsky stopped 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%) in relief his previous time out picking up no result vs. Winnepeg. The 34-year-old has been uncharacteristically horrendous this season, posting. 4-6-1 record, 3.72 GAA, and .880 SV%. HE takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have won their last two games after beating Tampa 4-2 in their last game.

Barkov is expected to return to the lineup Thursday after missing six games due to pneumonia. The Panthers' superstar had five goals, 13 assists, 74 SOG and nine PPP in 19 games prior to the unfortunate injury.

Lundell has missed the Panthers' previous two games due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday. The 21-year-old has four goals, 13 points and a +9 plus/minus in 24 GP this season.

Barkov is expected to return to the lineup Thursday after missing six games due to pneumonia. The Panthers' superstar had five goals, 13 assists, 74 SOG and nine PPP in 19 games prior to the unfortunate injury.

Greer heads to the press box as a healthy scratch yet again Wednesday as Boston takes on Colorado. The 25-year-old will not get the chance to play against his old team after having three goals, seven points and 20 SOG through 19 games played this season.



Tarasov will head back to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) after Elvis Merzlikins was activated from the injured reserve (hip) Thursday. Tarasov did a fine job while called up to Columbus, posting a 2-3-1 record with a .912 SV% and 3.17 GAA.

Svechnikov was a healthy scratch for the Sharks' win Tuesday vs. Montreal but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday. The 26-year-old has three goals and three assists with 17 SOG through 18 games played while playing bottom-six minutes averaging only 10:41 TOI.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) for his fifth loss in seven starts as he was downed by Columbus his last time out. The 34-year-old has fought the puck all season as shown by his 3.62 GAA, .888 SV% and 4-5-1 record. He faces the Calgary Flames, who find themselves in the middle of a three-game losing streak but still ranking fourth in the NHL in shots on goal (34.8).

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) for his fifth loss in seven starts as he was downed by Columbus his last time out. The 34-year-old has fought the puck all season as shown by his 3.62 GAA, .888 SV% and 4-5-1 record. He faces the Calgary Flames who find themselves in the middle of a three-game losing streak but still ranking fourth in the NHL in shots on goal (34.8).

Tarasov enjoyed his busiest start of the season his last time out, stopping 47 of 50 shots (.940 SV%) in a win over Florida. The 23-year-old has been decent in limited action with the Blue Jackets, posting a 2-3-0 record with a 3.46 GAA and .906 SV%. He takes on the Vegas Golden Knights who rank first in the Pacific Division but have lost their last two contests.

Barkov continues to battle an illness and will not start the trip with the team but could join the team when he's feeling better, according to head coach Paul Maurice. With Barkov out, the Panthers recalled Aleksi Heponiemi from the AHL, and Sam Bennett will centre the top line.

