Spurgeon will miss the next three games, so the move to IR is just a formality to create a roster spot to recall someone.
Spurgeon was already ruled out of tonight’s game and has now been ruled out for the next two games. He remains day-to-day and will likely be moved to the IR to create a roster spot.
Spurgeon will miss his third straight game with what is being speculated as a possible concussion. There was no real update on Spurgeon’s status, just that he will not play tomorrow vs. the Oilers.
Hartman, 20, did not record a point in five games with the Blackhawks.He heads back to the AHL where he has registered 18 points (8G / 10A) in 47 games with Rockford.
Fleury allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Penguins loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. Despite positing a 1.65 GAA and .947 SV%, Fleury has lost each of his last three starts. Tonight he will take on Al Montoya and the Panthers, who he is 1-0-1 with a 1.92 GAA and .952 SV% against this season.
Spurgeon was hit in the face with a shot on Wednesday and he will miss tonight’s game as he is being evaluated for a concussion. Spurgeon is a native of Edmonton, so you know he wanted to be in this game tonight. He will be replaced by Christian Folin.
Fleury allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Penguins 3-1 loss to the Capitals on Tuesday. Despite losing two in a row, Fleury has played very well, stopping 61 of 64 shots (.953 SV%).He comes into tonight with a 3-2-1 record, 1.32 GAA and .948 SV% in six starts in February. He faces a Blue Jackets team who have averaged 3.86 goals per game this month.
Fleury made 31 saves on 32 shots in the Penguins 2-1 shootout loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday. Despite the loss, Fleury was great again, giving him a ridiculous 0.49 GAA and .980 SV% in his last four starts. Tonight he will face the Capitals, who he is 0-2-0 with a 3.56 GAA and .900 SV% against this season.
Fleury allowed one goal on 24 shots in the Penguins 4-1 win over the Red Wings on Wednesday. He has been great as of late, winning three in a row while allowing just one goal on 67 shots (.985 SV%). In his first start vs. the Blackhawks, he allowed two goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss.
Hartman, 20, will replace Ben Smith in the Blackhawks lineup on Friday vs. the Devils. The 2013 first round pick has eight goals and 10 assists (18 points) in 47 games with Rockford (AHL) this season. He is expected to skate on the fourth line with Marcus Kruger and Patrick Sharp.
Hartman, 20, was the Blackhawks first round pick (30th overall) in 2013. The young bluliner has eight goals and 10 assists (18 points) in 47 games in his first full season with Rockford. The Blackhawks have a pretty veteran D-corp, but he could slide in for David Rundblad sometime in the near future.
Bogosian, 24, was the third overall pick in 2008, but has had a hard time staying healthy early in his career. Bogosian has mixed 15 games this season and a total of 74 games (27.6% of games) since 2011-12. Injuries have slowed down his development, but the young blue liner has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 41 games this season. A change of scenery should help Bogosian, especially because he should play a massive role in Buffalo.
Fleury stopped all 21 shots that he faced in the Penguins 4-0 shutout win over the Flames last Friday. He was given Saturday off, but will be back in goal tonight riding a two-game shutout streak. He has stopped 43 straight shots two earn back-to-back shutouts, which gives him a league-leading eight on the year.
Foligno has been out since December 21st, but will replace Cody Hodgson in today’s lineup vs. the Islanders. Foligno has nine points (5G / 4A) in 28 games this season.
Foligno has been out since December 21st, but he is getting really close to being back in the Sabres lineup. He is not expected to play tonight vs. the Stars, but he could return tomorrow vs. the Islanders.
Fleury stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the Penguins shutout win over the Oilers on Wednesday. Fleury now leads the NHL with seven shutouts—he is also eighth in wins (24), GAA (2.30) and 13th in SV% (.920). Tonight he will face a Flames team that just won’t go away—they have won four of five since the All Star break.
Fleury stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the Penguins shutout win over the Oilers on Wednesday. Fleury now leads the NHL with seven shutouts—he is also eighth in wins (24), GAA (2.30) and 13th in SV% (.920). Tonight he will face a Flames team that just won’t go away—they have won four of five since the All Star break.
Foligno has been out since December 21st after he underwent hand surgery. He was expected to miss six weeks, but today marks the five and a half week point. He participated in practice with a non-contact jersey, so he will need to shed that sweater before he returns.
Fleury allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Penguins 4-0 shutout loss to the Predators on Sunday. Fleury has gone 1-4-1 with a 3.63 GAA and .868 SV in his last six starts, but should be able to get in the win column tonight in Edmonton. He has gone 8-4-2 with a 2.53 GAA and .911 SV% on the road this year.
Johansson was skating with Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin in the morning skate. That spot bas been a revolving door all season and Johansson looks like he will be the latest player to skate with Ovi and Backstrom. He has registered 29 points (13G / 16A) in 50 games this season.