Hawryluk has missed the last seven games and head coach Joel Quenneville expects him to miss at least one more week (four games). They do expect Hawryluk to return to practice at some time this week, which leaves the door open for the winger to play next week.
Larsson was a healthy scratch in St. Louis on Saturday but is expected to replace Josh Mahura on Monday. Larsson isn't known for his offensive ability, having scored just one goal and one assist in 19 games this season.
Ullmark gave up three goals on 34 shots in the Sabres loss to the Lighting in the first game in Sweden. He hasn't played a lot this year but has had some strong outings, going 3-3-1 with a .915 SV% overall. A home start against a Senators team that played last night makes Ullmark an intriguing spot-start option.
Anderson gave up two goals on 23 shots in the Senators win in New Jersey on Wednesday. Anderson has gone 1-2-0 with a 4.34 GAA and .865 SV% in his first four appearances in November and will make his 10th start of the season on Saturday. Anderson had great numbers vs. the Sabres last season, going 2-1-0 witha. 2.24 GAA, .946 SV% and one shutout in three games.
Anderson allowed four goals on 24 shots after replacing Anders Nilsson in the Senators blowout loss in Carolina on Monday. Anderson has allowed at least four goals in three straight outings, posting an .852 SV% in those games. Overall, he has an .891 SV% on the season and is a rough option vs a Devils team that has managed to score 3.63 goals per game on home ice.
MacEwen comes up because Brandon Sutter was hurt early in Tuesday's win over the Predators. MacEwen has just one assist in four career NHL games and will likely make his season debut on Thursday. The 23-year-old has eight points (3G / 5A) in 13 games with Utica this season.
Ullmark gave up six goals on 34 shots in the Sabres loss in Washington last Friday. It was an ugly outing for Ullmark, who will start in his native country on Friday afternoon. He has allowed at least three goals in four of his six starts and has a tough assignment vs. the Lightning, who are averaging 3.31 goals per game (10th in the NHL) through their first 13 games.
Holden has played in all 16 games this season but is expected to be replaced by Deryk England on Thursday. Holden has two goals and two assists in 16 games this season.
Anderson gave up five goals on 32 shots in the Senators' loss in Boston on Saturday. Anders Nilsson gave him a breather last night, so that means Anderson will get the red-hot Islanders tonight. The Isles are on a nine-game winning streak while averaging 3.33 goals per game, so Anderson might night be the best option on a busy Tuesday.
Amadio served as a healthy scratch for the last two games but will return to the lineup on Saturday. Amadio comes in with four points (2G / 2A) in 11 games this season.
Ullmark stopped all 41 shots that he faced in the Sabres shutout win in Detroit last Friday. He will start the front-end of the Sabres back-to-back, which leaves Carter Hutton to face the Islanders on Saturday. Ullmark has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.21 GAA, .938 SV% and one shutout. He’ll be in tough against a Capitals team that is third in goal scoring (3.79 GF/gm).
Larsson has appeared in all 14 games so far this season, collecting just one assist while playing 17:19 ATOI. With Hampus Lindholm healthy, Larsson will come out and Josh Mahura will stay in.
Hawryluk was absolutely destroyed by Nikita Zadorov in the Panthers/Avalanche game on Wednesday. With no reserve forwards, the Panthers will need to recall or a forward or go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen on Saturday.
Anderson made 34 saves on 36 shots in the Senators win over the Sharks last Sunday. The Senators have had a lot of time off but return to ice with a terrible matchup on Saturday. The Bruins are the best team in the NHL right now at 9-1-2 (.833 P%) and are currently averaging the 10th most goals per game (3.42) through 12 games.
