NHL Hockey Player News

Fleury allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Golden Knights 6-3 win over the Sharks in Game 3. Fleury has not been at his best, allowing at least three goals in all three games and posting a .897 SV%, but he has outplayed Martin Jones and that has been enough. He should be able to do the same in Game 4 and that should give Vegas a 3-1 series lead.

Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Lightning’s 3-1 loss in Columbus in Game 3. It was Vasilevskiy’s best performance of the series but he has now allowed 11 goals on 82 shots (.866 SV%) through three games. The Lightning’s season is on the line tonight in Columbus so they will need Vasilevskiy to have his best showing of the playoffs

Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Jets 6-3 win in St. Louis in Game 3. Hellebuyck hasn’t had the greatest series, allowing nine goals on 87 shots (.897 SV%) but the Jets are down just 2-1 after three games. Hellebuyck is 3-0-1 in his last four road starts and will look to stay hot in a pivotal Game 4.

Jones surrendered six goals on 40 shots in the Sharks loss in Vegas in Game 3. Jones was the Sharks big question mark heading into the playoffs and he has struggled mightily through three games, allowing a combined 11 goals on 73 shots (.849 SV%) and now the Sharks find themselves down 2-1 in the series.

Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Lightning’s 3-1 loss in Columbus in Game 3. It was Vasilevskiy’s best performance of the series but he has now allowed 11 goals on 82 shots (.866 SV%) through three games. The Lightning’s season is on the line tonight in Columbus so they will need Vasilevskiy to have his best showing of the playoffs.

Lehner stopped 25 of 26 shots in the Islanders 4-1 win in Pittsburgh in Game 3. Lehner has shown that the regular season was no fluke by stopping 98 of the first 103 shots (.951 SV%) that he has faced in the playoffs to give the Islanders a 3-0 series lead. Lehner will look to turn in another stellar performance tonight and punch New York’s ticket into the second-round.

Sanford played just 5:09 TOI in Game 3 and will be replaced by Robby Fabbri in the lineup for Game 4. Sanford has not recorded a point or shot in 21:42 TOI total through three playoff games.

Fabbri has been a healthy scratch for the first three games of the playoffs but will replace Zach Sanford on the fourth line. Sanford had an extremely quiet season, scoring two goals with four assists (six points) in 32 games.

Murray allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Penguins 4-1 loss to the Islanders in Game 3. The Penguins have fallen behind 3-0 with Murray allowing a combined 10 goals on 102 shots (.902 SV%). Murray has been drastically outplayed by Robin Lehner through three games and will need to be great in Game 4 if the Penguins are going to keep their season alive.

Binnington allowed six goals on 29 shots in the Blues 6-3 loss to the Jets in Game 3. The Jets finally got to Binnington after he stood on his head in the first two games of the series. Binnington was 6-0-0 with a .941 SV% after a loss in the regular season and if he can continue that streak, the Blues will take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Killorn was forced to leave Game 3 with an undisclosed injury but was on the ice for the morning skate and is officially listed as a game-time decision for Game 4. Killorn has one goal on six shots while averaging 12:13 TOI/gm through the first three games of the series.

The writing was on the wall for Hedman to miss Game 4 but he has now been downgraded to out by head coach Jon Cooper. Braydon Coburn will remain on the blueline with Hedman sidelined.

Bobrovsky stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Blue Jackets 3-1 win over the Lightning in Game 3. Bobrovsky has been excellent for the Blue Jackets, pushing them to a 3-0 series lead after a disappointing first period in Game 1—since then, Bobrovsky has stopped 69 of the 71 shots (.972 SV%) he has faced. Bobrovsky has put past playoff disappointments behind him and has the Blue Jackets in a spot to sweep the Lightning tonight.

Binnington allowed six goals on 29 shots in the Blues 6-3 loss to the Jets in Game 3. The Jets finally got to Binnington after he stood on his head in the first two games of the series. Binnington was 6-0-0 with a .941 SV% after a loss in the regular season and if he can continue that streak, the Blues will take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Thornton will miss Game 4 in Vegas after being suspended for one game and is expected to be replaced by Joonas Donskoi. Thornton is eligible to return to the lineup for Game 5 in San Jose.