Theodore has been out since Dec. 9th due to a leg injury but will be a game-time decision Friday as Vegas takes on the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old was enjoying a great start to the year prior to his injury, with four goals, 18 assists, 74 SOG, six PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 29 games.
Samsonov allowed two goals on 33 shots (.939 SV%) for his third win in four appearances as he beat the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 25-year-old has been incredibly consistent in his first season in Toronto, with his 15-4-2 record, 2.21 GAA and .920 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won four of their last six games and are eighth in the NHL in shots per game (32.7).
Howden hasn't played since Nov. 23rd due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the Golden Knights' lineup Tuesday vs. the Devils. The 24-year-old has one goal, two assists, 21 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 21 games prior to his injury.
Samsonov allowed three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he lost to Montreal in overtime in his last start. The 25-year-old has been sensational in his first season in Toronto, with his 14-4-2 record, 2.22 GAA and .919 SV%. He will face the New York Islanders, who are in the middle of a four-game losing skid after a 5-2 loss to Carolina last game.
Samsonov stopped 37 of 38 shots (.974 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat the Winnipeg Jets in his previous start. The 25-year-old has been enjoying an excellent first season splitting starts in Toronto, with his 14-4-1 record, .920 SV% and 2.18 GAA. He will face the Montreal Canadiens, who are coming off a 6-2 loss to Florida and are 29th in the NHL in goals per game (2.57).
Hill stopped 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) for his second win in as many starts as he beat Florida the last time he took the crease. The 26-year-old backup has been solid this season, with his 10-3-1 record, 2.61 GAA and .909 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost three straight games and are 19th in the NHL in goals per game (3.09).
Hill stopped 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) for his second win in as many starts as he beat Florida the last time he took the crease. The 26-year-old backup has been solid this season, with his 10-3-1 record, 2.61 GAA and .909 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost three straight games and are 19th in the NHL in goals per game (3.09).
Samsonov was perfect in relief his previous time out, stopping all 11 of 11 shots as he held the Maple Leafs in the game long enough to pull out an overtime victory over Florida. The 25-year-old has been solid in his first season in blue and white, with a 13-4-1 record, 2.24 GAA and .916 SV%. He will face the Winnipeg Jets, who are first in the Central Division and have won eight of their last 10 games.
Samsonov was perfect in relief his previous time out, stopping all 11 of 11 shots as he held the Maple Leafs in the game long enough to pull out an overtime victory over Florida. The 25-year-old has been solid in his first season in blue and white, with a 13-4-1 record, 2.24 GAA and .916 SV%. He will face the Winnipeg Jets, who are first in the Central Division and have won eight of their last 10 games.
Hagg last played on Dec. 8th due to an undisclosed injury but has been activated off the injured reserve Monday. The 27-year-old had two assists, 10 PIMs, 19 SOG and a -8 plus/minus through 13 games prior to the injury.
Denisenko appeared in six games with the Panthers earlier in the season, picking up just one assist. The 22-year-old has recorded 18 points (8G / 10A) in 32 AHL games this season. It's unclear if he will draw into the lineup on Monday or if he'll serve as an extra forward.
Hill stopped two of three shots (.667 SV%) in a short relief appearance against the Los Angeles Kings his previous time between the pipes. The 26-year-old Golden Knights backup has been very successful with his 9-3-1 record, despite having fairly average stats in his .902 SV% and 2.73 GAA. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-4 win over Colorado last game.
Hill stopped two of three shots (.667 SV%) in a short relief appearance against the Los Angeles Kings his previous time between the pipes. The 26-year-old Golden Knights backup has been very successful with his 9-3-1 record, despite having fairly average stats in his .902 SV% and 2.73 GAA. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-4 win over Colorado last game.
Hill was pulled after allowing two goals on five shots (.600 SV%) just 12:26 into his previous start vs. Anaheim. The Golden Knights backup will be hoping to bounce back and improve on his 8-3-1 record, 2.78 GAA and .899 SV%. He will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will be looking to snap their current five-game skid after a 2-1 loss vs. Boston in the Winter Classic last game.
Schmid was recalled Thursday after Mackenzie Blackwood left practice due to a hand injury. The 22-year-old was excellent in his first showing with the Devils earlier in the season, with a 5-3-0 record, .932 SV% and 1.96 GAA.
