A sore left wrist will keep Brett Lebda out of the lineup tonight against Phoenix. Lebda has practiced the past three days, but the training staff determined that rest might help his injury. Lebda said that the sore wrist hampered his shooting and passing.
Lebda has played in all 51 games this season. The Illinois native said that he might be available for Friday's home game. He had an MRI on the wrist, Tuesday, and his status for the weekend will be discussed with the training staff tomorrow.
Derek Meech will dress, getting into his 11th game of the season.
Up front, Aaron Downey and Matt Ellis will be healthy scratches tonight and Chris Osgood will start in net.