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Georgiev will start Monday vs. the Hurricanes.

Georgiev allowed one goal on 14 shots after replacing Henrik Lundqvist in the Rangers loss in Tampa Bay last Thursday. Georgiev has posted a 2.65 GAA and .930 SV% in four games since being recalled from Hartford (AHL) and tonight he will make his fourth start of the year. Tonight he faces a Hurricanes team that has lost eight of their last 11 (3-6-2).

Alexandar Georgiev
Georgiev is in the starter's crease at the Rangers morning skate.

Georgiev allowed one goal on 14 shots after replacing Henrik Lundqvist in the Rangers loss in Tampa Bay last Thursday. Georgiev has posted a 2.65 GAA and .930 SV% in four games since being recalled from Hartford (AHL) and tonight he will make his fourth start of the year. Tonight he faces a Hurricanes team that has lost eight of their last 11 (3-6-2).

Alexandar Georgiev
Lyon will start against the Bruins on Thursday.

Lyon’s last start came on February 20th, where he stopped 25 of 27 shots en route to a 3-2 victory over the Canadiens. He has a 2.88 GAA and a .903 SV% in five appearances for the Flyers this season. He draws a tough matchup tonight against the Bruins.

Alex Lyon
Georgiev will start Saturday in Edmonton.

Georgiev allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Rangers loss to the Wild on February. Georgiev has been extremely busy in his first two NHL games, stopping 71 of the 77 shots (.922 SV%) that he has faced. He makes for a decent spot-start option against an Oilers team that has lost nine of their last 12 games coming into Saturday.

Alexandar Georgiev
Thompson was recalled from San Antonio (AHL) and is expected to play Sunday.

Thompson has split his time between the AHL and NHL this season, picking up three goals and three assists (six points) in 24 games with the Blues. During his time with the Rampage, the 20-year-old has 18 points (8G / 10A) in 30 contests. He is expected to play on Sunday afternoon, but there’s no word on who he will replace.

Tage Thompson
Georgiev will start against the Wild on Friday.

Georgiev was stellar in his NHL debut last night, allowing just two goals on 40 shots in a losing effort against the Canadiens. Coach Alain Vigneault said Rangers goalie coach Benoit Allaire wanted some more time with Henrik Lundqvist to work on his game, so Georgiev will get the call for the second straight night. He has a 12-11-2 record and a .908 SV% in 31 games for Hartford (AHL) this season. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Wild.

Alexandar Georgiev
Lyon will start Tuesday against the Canadiens.

Lyon entered Sunday’s game against the Rangers after Michal Neuvirth went down with a lower-body injury, making 25 saves on 26 shots en route to picking up the win for the Flyers. Despite his strong play on Sunday, the Flyers still felt it necessary to acquire Petr Mrazek from the Red Wings, though Lyon is still expected to see some starts so long as Neuvirth and Brian Elliot are both sidelined. He draws a strong matchup tonight at home against the Canadiens.

Alex Lyon
Lyon will make his first NHL start in New Jersey.

Lyon turned aside all five shots that he faced in relief of Michal Neuvirth in his NHL debut last night. Neuvirth reportedly did not feel well during the game, so look for Lyon to get his first career start tonight in New Jersey. The 25-year-old is a bit of an unknown and is the fourth goalie on the Flyers depth chart but with injuries he’ll get his shot—he was 13-8-2 with a 2.90 GAA and .910 SV% in Lehigh Valley (AHL).

Alex Lyon
Lyon is expected to make his first NHL start on Thursday.

Lyon turned aside all five shots that he faced in relief of Michal Neuvirth in his NHL debut last night. Neuvirth reportedly did not feel well during the game, so look for Lyon to get his first career start tonight in New Jersey. The 25-year-old is a bit of an unknown and is the fourth goalie on the Flyers depth chart but with injuries he’ll get his shot—he was 13-8-2 with a 2.90 GAA and .910 SV% in Lehigh Valley (AHL).

Alex Lyon
The Flyers have recalled Alex Lyon from Lehigh Valley (AHL).

Lyon has gone 13-8-2 with a 2.90 GAA and .910 SV% in 24 games with the Phantoms this season. With Brian Elliott (lower-body) landing on IR on Tuesday, Lyon was recalled to serve as the Flyers’ No.2 goaltender behind Michal Neuvirth.

Alex Lyon
The Blues have assigned Tage Thompson to San Antonio (AHL).

Thompson has picked up five points (3G / 2A) in 15 games with the Blues since being called up. With the Blues bye week start on Wednesday, he heads back to the AHL to keep playing. He has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 24 games with the Rampage this season.

Tage Thompson