Clutterbuck was hurt in the Islanders 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2 and missed Tuesday’s practice. Michael Dal Colle will replace Clutterbuck in the lineup for Game 3 if he can’t play. Head coach Barry Trotz called him day-to-day, which makes him questionable for Game 3.

Rittich allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Flames win in Los Angeles on Monday. Rittich has won five of his last six starts while posting a 2.35 GAA and .913 SV%. Rittich has been excellent but he is a bit of a risky start with seven of the Flames regulars sitting out tonight in Anaheim.

Rittich allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Flames win in Los Angeles on Monday. Rittich has won five of his last six starts while posting a 2.35 GAA and .913 SV%. Rittich has been excellent but he is a bit of a risky start with seven of the Flames regulars sitting out tonight in Anaheim.

Schneider allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Devils loss to St. Louis last Saturday. Schneider finished March at 2-4-2 with a 2.72 GAA and .913 SV% and will make his 23rd start of the season on Thursday. The 33-year-old is 2-9-1 with a 3.73 GAA and .889 SV% on the road this year and draws a tough assignment in Carolina.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 36 shots in Colorado’s loss to Anaheim on March 15th. Philipp Grubauer started the last eight games, including last night, but they’ll come back to Varlamov vs. the Oilers. Varlamov has stopped 41 of the 45 shots (.911 SV%) in two starts against Edmonton this season.