The Stanley Cup Playoffs are off to a roaring start, with shutouts, fights, giveaways, and upsets. Things will continue this evening with four more matches, including the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals, who are getting important players back. While Aaron Ekblad‘s return was a bit more unexpected, Alex Ovechkin will also be back in the lineup this evening for the Capitals as they try to topple the best of the East. As teams prepare, there is still some shuffling going on between the NHL and AHL. Like always, we’ll cover it here.
Atlantic Division
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled their “Black Aces,” players that will be available for practice but unlikely to play. Joey Anderson, Mac Hollowell, Pontus Holmberg, Michael Hutchinson, Filip Kral, Dmitry Ovchinnikov, Nicholas Robertson, Kristians Rubins, Brett Seney, and Alex Steeves are all up with the team after the Toronto Marlies failed to qualify for the AHL playoffs.
Metropolitan Division
- The New York Rangers have recalled Adam Huska to what they are calling the taxi squad, meaning the extras that will be available in case of further injury. Keith Kinkaid, who was in place as the team’s third goaltender, is day-to-day with an upper-body injury according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
Central Division
Pacific Division
- The Calgary Flames have recalled Adam Werner from the AHL, who will likely serve as their emergency third goaltender. Dustin Wolf, who is likely third on the organizational depth chart, will stay and lead the Stockton Heat in the playoffs. Werner, 25, posted an .886 save percentage in 21 appearances this season and has just two games of NHL experience.
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