DeBrusk has missed the last seven games with a lower-body issue but was back on a line with Charlie Coyle on Monday, so look for him to return to the lineup on Wednesday. DeBrusk had just one assist in six games this season.
Demko surrendered four goals on 32 shots in the Canucks loss in Montreal on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Demko, who is now 1-3-0 with a 3.60 GAA and .895 SVS% in four road starts this season. Things won't any easier tonight in Toronto--the Maple Leafs are 7-2-1 while averaging 3.30 goals per game (12th) in their first 10 games.
Demko surrendered four goals on 32 shots in the Canucks loss in Montreal on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Demko, who is now 1-3-0 with a 3.60 GAA and .895 SVS% in four road starts this season. Things won't any easier tonight in Toronto--the Maple Leafs are 7-2-1 while averaging 3.30 goals per game (12th) in their first 10 games.
Brannstrom was promoted from the AHL to the taxi squad on Wednesday and will likely be moved to the active roster prior to Thursday's game in Montreal. Brannstrom skated with Erik Gudbranson in Thursday's morning skate and will likely play on PP2 as well. The 21-year-old defenseman has four assists in 33 career NHL games.
Demko allowed one goal on 24 shots in the Canucks win in Winnipeg on Saturday. Demko appears to be slowly taking over the No.1 job in Vancouver, winning three in a row while stopping 100 of the 103 shots (.971 SV%) that he's faced. It's been a great turnaround after a rough start but he draws a terrible matchup tonight in Montreal.
Lankinen allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday. Lankinen continues to play exceptionally well for Chicago and will make his seventh start in their last eight games. In his last five starts, Lankinen is 3-1-1 while stopping 153 of the 160 shots (.956 SV%) that he's faced.
Lankinen allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday. Lankinen continues to play exceptionally well for Chicago and will make his seventh start in their last eight games. In his last five starts, Lankinen is 3-1-1 while stopping 153 of the 160 shots (.956 SV%) that he's faced.
DeBrusk was not available for Friday's practice and he is not expected to be ready to play Saturday in Washington. Luckily for the Bruins, it does appear that David Pastrnak will make his season debut, which will provide a massive boost to the Bruins offence.
Wolanin played 7:35 TOI before departing Wednesday's loss in Vancouver with a lower-body injury. If Wolanin can't play in Thursday's rematch, look for Josh Brown to draw back into the lineup after sitting as a healthy scratch last night. Mike Reilly would take over on PP2.
DeBrusk only played 3:30 TOI in Tuesday's OT win before leaving the game and not returning. With DeBrusk already ruled out, Craig Smith skated on the Bruins' top line with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand in Wednesday's practice. The Bruins will be in tough without David Pastrnak, Ondrej Kase and DeBrusk.
Sherwood will replace Matt Calvert, who is day-to-day with an injury. The 25-year-old winger had one assist in 10 games with the Ducks last season, giving up 13 points (6G / 7A) in 60 career NHL games to-date.
Demko gave up seven goals on 42 shots in the Canucks loss to Montreal last Thursday. It was another terrible outing for Demko, who has given up at least four goals in each of his first three starts this season. Overall, he has a putrid 5.47 GAA and .866 SV% which accompanies an 0-3-0 record. On Monday, he'll face a Senators team that has lost four in a row while averaging 2.25 goals per game.
