According to the AHL Transaction Log,
the New York Rangers have recalled goaltender Cam Talbot from the
Connecticut Whale of the AHL. There was no corresponding move to send Chad Johnson down to bring Talbot up so that means the Rangers will have three goalies on the roster for tonight which brings into question the availability of Henrik Lundqvist tonight against the Islanders.
Lundqvist took a shot off his right leg above the knee last night, but was able to stay in for the third period. It would be no surprise to see that once the adrenaline left the body and the injury had the night to set in that the issue is worse today than yesterday, but even if Lundqvist is out tonight I would expect him to be back shortly. The move for Talbot is likely one of precaution in case Lundqvist cant go so the Rangers dont end up with only one goalie available.
