The 32-year-old will go for his fifth win in a row, coming off of victories over Nashville, Philadelphia, Columbus and Edmonton. Friday against the Blue Jackets he went 19-for-19 for his third shutout of the season and then allowed just one in a 2-1 victory over the Oilers on Sunday. His 29 wins are also tied for the league lead.
Within the forward group, Derek Stepan could come back in the lineup for the first time since Monday, February 21 in Philadelphia. Rod Brind'Amour said that he "may" try and get the veteran in at his post-skate media availability. One of the four skaters listed on the fourth line below will not play.
Given that the team only has six healthy defenseman currently, no changes are expected there.
The projected lineup for the nationally televised broadcast is:
Forwards:
Svechnikov - Aho - Teravainen
Kotkaniemi - Trocheck - Necas
Niederreiter - Staal - Fast
Martinook - Stepan - Lorentz - Jarvis
Defensemen:
Slavin - Bear
Skjei - Pesce
Cole - Chatfield
Starting Goalie:
Andersen
Injuries:
Tony DeAngelo
Brendan Smith
Scratches:
TBD
Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff
Worth A Click:
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