NHL Hockey Player News

Saros gave up three goals on 10 shots in relief of Pekka Rinne in the Predators 7-2 loss to Chicago on Saturday. It was an ugly outing for the entire team and dropped Saros' November SV% to .895. He really hasn't played well this season, so he's not the great spot-start option he's been in recent years. Winnipeg is also on a four-game road winning streak and have won six of their last seven away from home while averaging 3.71 goals per game.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 28 shots in Colorado's win over the Maple Leafs last Wednesday. Thomas Greiss started Saturday but the goalie rotation will continue tonight in Pittsburgh. The 31-year-old has gone 2-0 while allowing just one goal on 60 shots (.983 SV%) in his two road starts. He allowed four goals on 39 shots in a 4-3 OT loss in his first start vs. the Penguins.

Andersen allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Bruins last Friday. Andersen has lost three in a row while allowing a combined nine goals on 94 shots (.904 SV%). He will be tasked with trying to end Toronto's five-game losing streak but has a tough matchup in Vegas, where the Golden Knights are averaging 3.64 goals per game.

Price allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Canadiens win in Washington last Friday. Keith Kinkaid started Saturday, so Price gets the nod Tuesday in Columbus. Price has won three in a row while stopping 90 of the 96 shots (.938 SV%) that he's faced. One of those wins came against the Blue Jackets, who he'll face again tonight--he stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 shootout win over Columbus last Tuesday.

Koskinen surrendered five goals on 36 shots in the Oilers overtime loss to the Stars on Saturday. Through 10 starts, Koskinen has just one loss in regulation while posting a 2.42 GAA and .921 SV%. He's played well on the road, going 3-1-0 with a. 2.22 GAA and .924 SV% but has a tough assignment in San Jose. The Sharks have won four straight while scoring 4.50 goals per game.

Francouz has missed the last two games but will serve as Philipp Grubauer's backup on Tuesday. Colorado will get both of their goalies back tonight, but look for Francouz to start soon to ensure that Grubauer eases back into things.

Grubauer has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but will start Tuesday in Calgary. Prior to getting hurt, Grubauer lost three in a row while posting a 3.36 GAA and .905 SV%. He draws a nice matchup in his return, as the Flames have lost four in a row and have been shutout in back-to-back games.

Stamkos missed the morning skate but head coach Jon Cooper expects him to play on Tuesday. Cory Conacher was brought up from the AHL in case Stamkos can't play. Stamkos is currently on a five-game point streak, posting two goals and six assists (eight points) during that stretch.

Markstrom surrendered four goals on 29 shots in the Canucks loss to the Stars last Thursday. Markstrom and Thatcher Demko have been alternating starts lately and tonight is Markstrom's turn in the crease. He has lost five consecutive outings (0-3-2) while posting a 2.60 GAA and .912 SV%. He'll be in tough against a Stars team that has won three in a row and seven of their last eight (7-0-1) while averaging 3.75 goals per game.

Jones allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Sharks' win over the Red Wings on Saturday. Don't look now, but Jones is on a six-game winning streak but that is largely due to goal support. The Sharks have scored 4.50 goals per game in front of him while Jones has posted a 2.76 GAA and .891 SV%. Tonight he faces an Edmonton that isn't great on the road, as they come in at 3-4-1 while averaging 2.13 goals per game outside of Edmonton.

Fleury stopped all 34 shots that he faced in the Golden Knights shutout win over the Flames on Sunday. The shutout snapped a brief two-game losing skid for Fleury, who will make his 17th start of the season on Tuesday. He is 5-4-1 with a 3.13 GAA and .900 SV% on home-ice this season and faces a struggling Maple Leafs team on Tuesday. Toronto is on a five-game losing streak and they've been outscored 23-to-13 in the process.

Hamonic was forced to leave Sunday's game in Vegas and will miss Tuesday's game against the Avalanche. With Hamonic out, Brandon Davidson will drawn into the Flames lineup vs. Colorado.

Bennett was a late-scratch for Sunday's game in Vegas and now he is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. Zac Rinaldo was called-up from Stockton (AHL) and will fill-in for Bennett on Tuesday.