Skapski, 20, went 1-0-1 with a 0.50 GAA and .978 SV% in two starts with the Rangers (both vs. BUF). He returns to the AHL where he has gone 12-7-3 with a 2.38 GAA and .914 SV% this season. His return to the minors suggests that Henrik Lundqvist will dress on Thursday.
Skapski stopped 24 of 25 shots in the Rangers 3-1 win over the Sabres back on February 20th. Tonight will be his second NHL start and he will get another go at the lowly Sabres. The 20-year-old was having a great year in the AHL before being called-up, so there is no reason to think he can’t duplicate that performance.
Skapski, 20, has gone 12-7-3 with a 2.38 GAA and .914 SV% in 24 starts with Hartford (AHL) this season. This is his first pro season and tonight he draws a great matchup in Buffalo. He is not available on DraftKings, but might make for a strong spot-start.
Skapski, 20, has gone 12-7-3 with a 2.38 GAA and .914 SV% with Hartford this season. He has been recalled to backup Cam Talbot tonight because Henrik Lundqvist is out with an upper-body injury.