NHL Hockey Player News

Rinne allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Predators loss to the Stars on Saturday. Rinne has gone 1-3-1 with a 4.05 GAA and .879 SV% in his last five outings. He’ll try to right the ship tonight against Arizona, who played last night and are extremely banged up right now. Rinne remains a sold option despite his recent struggles.

Dubnyk gave up two goals on 31 shots in the Wild’s loss in Dallas last Friday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Dubnyk, who is now 11-9-0 with a 2.60 GAA, .914 SV% and one shutout on the road this season. In his first start vs. the Sabres, Dubnyk allowed three goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 loss (Nov.17).

Turris took part in Monday’s practice and Tuesday’s optional morning skate and signs are pointing towards him playing on Tuesday. Turris, who has six goals and 12 assists (18 points) in 30 games, has been out since December 27th with a lower-body injury.

McElhinney will make his first start since January 15th, a night where he allowed six goals on 28 shots in a loss in New York. Prior to that he had won four in a row but draws a tough assignment in Pittsburgh this evening. The veteran allowed three goals on 35 shots a loss the first time he faced Pittsburgh and is 4-4-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .897 SV% on the road this year.

Campbell allowed two goals on 18 shots after replacing Jonathan Quick in the Kings 7-1 loss to the Avalanche on January 19th. Campbell has seen limited playing time this season and is one game off of for the league leaders—however his 2.19 GAA and .931 SV% are both second best in the NHL behind Robin Lehner through his 17 appearances this season.

Talbot allowed five goals on 39 shots in the Oilers loss in Philadelphia on Saturday. Talbot has allowed at least three goals in five straight games, going 1-2-1 with a 4.83 GAA and .862 SV%. Tonight he plays a Blackhawks team that has won four in a row. Chicago’s power-play is also clicking at a 37.8% clip since January 1st—Edmonton’s PK is at 71.4% (worst in the NHL) over that same span.

Khudobin allowed just one goal on 39 shots in the Stars win in Nashville on Saturday. Khudobin has been phenomenal lately and will get another crack at the Predators tonight. Despite posting a 1.33 GAA, .959 SV% and one shutout in his last six starts, Khudobin has gone 3-3-0.

Carter did not return for the third period of Monday’s game in New York and is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Devils. Carter has had a tough offensive season so he shouldn’t be active in season-long leagues on a such a busy night in the NHL, especially on a back-to-back.

Fleury allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Golden Knights loss in Florida on Saturday. The Golden Knights had to cool off eventually and it has resulted in three straight losses for Fleury, who has only allowed a combined seven goals on 72 shots (.903 SV%) in those games. He allowed three goals on 23 shots in a losing effort in his first game vs. Tampa Bay.

Dubnyk gave up two goals on 31 shots in the Wild’s loss in Dallas last Friday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Dubnyk, who is now 11-9-0 with a 2.60 GAA, .914 SV% and one shutout on the road this season. In his first start vs. the Sabres, Dubnyk allowed three goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 loss (Nov.17).

Klefbom has not played since December 11th but will play Tuesday vs. the Blackhawks. Klefbom will not be back on the top power-play unit right away and returns with three goals and 12 assists (15 points) in 31 games this season.

Kuemer was banged up in a collision with Mattias Janmark on Monday and will not be available for Tuesday’s game. Adin Hill was recalled to backup Calvin Pickard.