Johansson is day-to-day with a lower-body ailment he is dealing with after Sunday’s loss in Tampa Bay. Jean-Sebastian Dea will draw into the lineup for Johansson.

Zuccarello remains sidelined with a nagging groin injury. Zuccarello returned to the lineup on Friday but was scratched on Saturday and will miss his second straight game on Monday. With Zuccarello out again, Tim Gettinger was recalled and will play his second NHL game.

Petersen allowed six goals on 31 shots in the Kings loss to the Avalanche on Wednesday. It was the first bad performance of Petersen’s young career. So far the has a 2.75 GAA and .922 SV% in four starts and one relief appearance. Even when he’s playing well, wins are going to be difficult to come by while the Kings rank last in the NHL in scoring.

Petersen allowed six goals on 31 shots in the Kings loss to the Avalanche on Wednesday. It was the first bad performance of Petersen’s young career. So far the has a 2.75 GAA and .922 SV% in four starts and one relief appearance. Even when he’s playing well, wins are going to be difficult to come by while the Kings rank last in the NHL in scoring.

Zuccarello returned to the Rangers lineup on Friday but will be sidelined again on Saturday. It’s unclear if they Rangers are being cautious with the groin injury or if he suffered a setback, yet again. Tim Gettinger will replace him against the Capitals.

Zuccarello has missed six of the last seven games but is expected to play on Friday. Zuccarello has three goals and seven assists (10 points) in 16 games this season.

Zuccarello has played just once in the last seven games, but hopes to be back on Friday afternoon. Zuccarello would replace Cody McLeod, who is out with a fractured hand, and returns with 10 points (3G / 7A) in 16 games this season.

Petersen stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Kings shutout win in St. Louis on Monday. Petersen has been great since coming up from the AHL, going 2-1-0 while stopping 101 of 106 shots (.953 SV%) in three games. Petersen will try to keep his roll going against an Avalanche team that is currently third in the NHL in scoring (3.55 GF/pg).

Petersen stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Kings shutout win in St. Louis on Monday. Petersen has been great since coming up from the AHL, going 2-1-0 while stopping 101 of 106 shots (.953 SV%) in three games. Petersen will try to keep his roll going against an Avalanche team that is currently third in the NHL in scoring (3.55 GF/pg).

Petersen allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Kings loss in Nashville on Saturday. Petersen has been excellent in his first two NHL starts, turning aside 72 of the 77 shots (.935 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he will be making his third start in four nights against a Blues team that is averaging 3.11 goals for per game (13th in the NHL).

Zuccarello returned to the Rangers lineup on Thursday, but is nicked up again and will not play on Saturday. The newly acquired Ryan Strome will replace Zuccarello and make his Rangers debut.

Eriksson will sit on Saturday so he can “reset” according to head coach Bruce Boudreau. Zach Parise (illness) is expected to draw back in to replace him.

Petersen stopped 15 of 16 shots after replacing Peter Budaj in the Kings 5-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. With Budaj sick, Petersen will likely make his first career start tonight in Chicago. The 24-year-old has a career .903 SV% in 51 career games with the Ontario Reign (AHL).

Petersen stopped 15 of 16 shots after replacing Peter Budaj in the Kings 5-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. With Budaj sick, Petersen will likely make his first career start tonight in Chicago. The 24-year-old has a career .903 SV% in 51 career games with the Ontario Reign (AHL).

The Rangers did not hold a morning skate on Thursday, but Zuccarello practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play on vs. the Islanders. Zuccarello has missed the last three games and has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 15 games this season.

Gleason had one assist in two games with the Stars during his call-up. He heads back to Texas where he has recorded six points (2G / 4A) in 11 games.