Blankenburg missed the Blue Jackets' previous three games due to an upper-body injury but will return to Columbus' lineup Friday as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old has three goals, four assists, 24 SOG, and a -6 plus/minus through 15 games prior to the injury.
Oesterle has two goals, two assists, 38 SOG, six PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 35 games but will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. Calgary. The 30-year-old defensemen will be replaced by Robert Hagg in Detroit's lineup.
Saros allowed four goals on 39 shots (.897 SV%) but still picked up his third-straight win as he beat New Jersey in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been a wall for Nashville all season, with his 19-13-5 record, 2.74 GAA and .920 SV%. He takes on the Vegas Golden Knights, who are in the midst of a four-game losing streak and are 18th in the NHL in goals per game (3.08).
Saros allowed four goals on 39 shots (.897 SV%) but still picked up his third-straight win as he beat New Jersey in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been a wall for Nashville all season, with his 19-13-5 record, 2.74 GAA and .920 SV%. He takes on the Vegas Golden Knights, who are in the midst of a four-game losing streak and are 18th in the NHL in goals per game (3.08).
Smith has two goals, nine assists, 47 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 42 games this season and has earned himself a one-year, $775,000 contract extension Monday. This is great news for the 27-year-old who has 51 career NHL games under his belt.
Gravel had failed to pick up a point through five games with the Predators, with six SOG, and a -4 plus/minus but has been recalled from Milwaukee (AHL) Monday. Gravel had a goal, 10 assists, 16 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 39 games with Milwaukee prior to his previous promotion Monday.
Blankenburg has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury and was not on the ice for Monday's practice. Consider Blankenburg questionable to play Tuesday vs. the Capitals.
Gravel had failed to pick up a point through five games with the Predators, with six SOG, and a -4 plus/minus but has been reassigned to Milwaukee (AHL) on Friday. Gravel had a goal, nine assists, 16 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 36 games with Mulwaukee prior to his previous promotion.
Saros stopped 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Winnipeg in his previous start. The 27-year-old has kept the Predators in every game he's taken the crease for, leading to an impressive 18-13-5 record, .920 SV% and 2.70 GAA. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who have won eight of their last nine games and are sixth in the NHL in goals per game (3.47).
Saros stopped 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Winnipeg in his previous start. The 27-year-old has kept the Predators in every game he's taken the crease for, leading to an impressive 18-13-5 record, .920 SV% and 2.70 GAA. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who have won eight of their last nine games and are sixth in the NHL in goals per game (3.47).
Michael McCarron was just reinstated from the NHLPA Player Assistance Program and has been reassigned to Milwaukee (AHL). The 27-year-old had one goal, one assist, 21 SOG and 17 PIMs through 17 games with Nashville prior to his demotion.
Lucchini had one goal, 14 SOG, and was a -2 plus/minus through 11 games with the Senators but has been reassigned to Belleville (AHL) after clearing waivers earlier Wednesday. Lucchini heads back to Belleville (AHL) where he had seven goals, 16 assists, two PIMs and a -12 plus/minus through 25 games prior to being promoted.
Saros allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) for his second straight loss as he was defeated by Buffalo in his previous start. The 27-year-old star netminder has been a rock for the Predators this season, with his 15-12-5 record, 2.73 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won their last two games and are third in the NHL in shots per game (34.9).
Blankenburg last played on Nov.10th due to an ankle injury but was activated off the injured reserve Thursday. The 24-year-old had two goals, one assist, 13 SOG, and four PIMs through seven games prior to his injury.
