Johansson sat out the Capitals weekend back-to-back because of a suspension, but he is set to return on Thursday. Johansson, who had 26 points (10G / 16A) in 39 games this season, is expected to skate on the third line between Jason Chimera and Tom Wilson.
Fleury allowed two goals on 36 shots in the Penguins 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Wednesday. Since returning to the Penguins crease on January 2nd, Fleury has won one of three starts while posting a 2.29 GAA and .934 SV%. On Saturday, Fleury will make his third start vs. Montreal—he has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.95 GAA and .908 SV% in the first two games.
Johansson will miss the Capitals back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday, but is eligible to return next Thursday vs. the Canucks. With Johansson out, the Capitals are expected to recall a forward.
Fleury allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Penguins OT loss to the Blackhawks last night. Despite the loss, Fleury will go again tonight in Chicago. The Blackhawks are a tough matchup and Fleury is 6-5-1 with a 2.01 GAA and .935 SV% on the road the season.
Fleury allowed two goals on 40 shots in the Penguins win over the Islanders in his return to the Penguins crease on Saturday. Getting Fleury back will be a huge boost for the Penguins, who will take on the Blackhawks tonight. Fleury has gone 1-1-1 in his last three games on home ice and 8-5-1 with a 2.50 GAA and .919 SV% overall at the CONSOL Energy Center.
Fleury has missed the last eight games with a concussion, but he will return to the crease tonight vs. the Islanders. In his last outing, he allowed four goals on 34 shots in a loss to the Capitals. Overall, he has gone 13-10-2 with a 2.29 GAA and .925 SV% on the season and has arguably been the Penguins best player so far. Tonight he starts on home ice, where he is 7-5-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .916 SV% this season.
Fleury has missed the last eight games with a concussion, but it looks like he will return to the crease tonight vs. the Islanders. In his last outing, he allowed four goals on 34 shots in a loss to the Capitals. Overall, he has gone 13-10-2 with a 2.29 GAA and .925 SV% on the season and has arguably been the Penguins best player so far. Tonight he starts on home ice, where he is 7-5-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .916 SV% this season.
Foligno is a late scratch with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Foligno will be replaced by Cal O’Reilly.
Fleury sustained a concussion in Monday’s loss to the Capitals and will miss at least one week. With Fleury out, Jeff Zatkoff will be promoted to starter and Matt Murray will likely be recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Fleury reportedly didn’t feel right after Monday’s loss to the Capitals and he is undergoing concussion protocol to see if he indeed sustained a concussion. Expect an update on Fleury’s status in the next 24 hours.
Fleury allowed two goals on 40 shots in the Penguins shootout loss against the Kings on Friday. Fleury has now lost three of his last four starts despite posting an impressive 1.98 GAA and .934 SV%. Tonight will be his first start under new head coach Mike Sullivan—it comes against a Capitals team that is fifth in the NHL in scoring (2.96 G/PG).
Fleury made 24 saves on 26 shots in the Penguins win in Colorado on Wednesday. Entering Thursday, Fleury had lost three of four, so it was nice to see him get back in the win column. Fleury currently ranks fourth in the NHL in Wins (13), eighth in SV% (.926) and 12th in GAA (2.23). He draws a tough matchup with the Kings in town, but he has a career 1.95 GAA in nine games vs. L.A.
Fleury allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Penguins loss in Anaheim on Sunday. Fleury has lost three of his last four (1-2-1) despite posting a solid 2.25 GAA and .935 SV%. Fleury has gone 5-5-1 with a 2.01 GAA and .936 SV% on the road this season and tonight he takes on the Avalanche for the second time this season—he allowed three goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 loss in the first meeting.
Johansson was a late scratch on Saturday, but was on the ice for Tuesday’s morning skate and will play against the Red Wings. Johansson’s return means that Stanislav Galiev will be a healthy scratch and Andre Burakovsky will move to the fourth line. Johansson has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 24 games this season.
Johansson was a late scratch from Saturday’s game and missed today’s practice as well. He is listed as day-to-day, so he could be back on the ice tomorrow, but as of now, his status for Tuesday’s game vs. Detroit is in doubt.
Fleury allowed four goals on 36 shots in the Penguins 5-2 loss to the Kings yesterday. Because of the afternoon start on Saturday, it looks like the Pens will roll with Fleury again tonight in Anaheim. We won’t know for sure until warmups, but Fleury comes into play with a 5-4-1 record, 2.01 GAA and .938 SV% in 10 road starts this season.
Fleury allowed four goals on 36 shots in the Penguins 5-2 loss to the Kings yesterday. Because of the afternoon start on Saturday, it looks like the Pens will roll with Fleury again tonight in Anaheim. We won’t know for sure until warmups, but Fleury comes into play with a 5-4-1 record, 2.01 GAA and .938 SV% in 10 road starts this season.
Fleury allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Penguins 5-1 win in San Jose on Tuesday. Pittsburgh has a Saturday-Sunday back-to-back and it looks like Fleury will get things started today vs. the Kings. Fleury has been excellent on the road this season, going 5-3-1 with a 1.78 GAA and .944 SV% in nine road starts.
