Updating tonight’s lineup, it’s official. Mats Zuccarello is a scratch. Ryan Malone will take his place. Here’s an opportunity for the recently waived veteran to seize. He gets a second chance after clearing waivers this afternoon.

The goalie match-up is Cam Talbot versus Brian Elliott. Elliott was in the first time allowing 3 goals on 25 shots including Rick Nash’s winner with 1:50 left in regulation.

I’ll be real curious to see how Alain Vigneault handles the third pair of Conor Allen and Dylan McIlrath. Does he treat them with kid gloves and rely heavily on the top four or will he have the balls to play them? It should also be interesting to see if Chris Kreider snaps out of it. He’s been underwhelming and isn’t getting any criticism. Two goals in 10 games isn’t what’s expected.