NHL Hockey Player News

Luongo has missed the last five games with a knee injury but has a chance to start on Tuesday. Luongo is officially listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game, so monitor his status when the Panthers hit the ice for pre-game warmups. The veteran netminder has gone 2-0-0 while allowing just three goals on 58 shots (.948 SV%) in two games on home-ice this season.

Meier has missed the last three games but skated with Joe Thornton and Marcus Sorensen in Tuesday’s practice, suggesting he’ll be back on Wednesday. Monitor his status when the Sharks hit the ice for tomorrow’s morning skate.

Hanzal has missed the first 28 games of the season but could play in the Stars next game on Friday. Hanzal has been sidelined since undergoing back surgery last March. The 31-year-old centre has always had a tough time with injury but had a difficult time offensively in his first year in Dallas too—registering just 10 points (5G / 5A) in 38 games.

Eaves has been out since November 9th with a broken rib that he tried to play through it but that caused back spasms. Eaves remains out indefinitely.

According to GM Bob Murray, Fowler is making positive progression following surgery and could be back on the ice in 7-10 days. Fowler will begin working out this week and will be re-evaluated before he returns to the ice.

Hill allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Blues win over the Blues on Saturday. After being pressed into duty when Antti Raanta got hurt in Minnesota on Tuesday. Hill ended up stopping 59 of 60 shots (.983 SV%) to win three straight games. The 22-year-old netminder had an impressive showing and could keep things rolling tonight vs. a Kings team that ranks last in the NHL in goal-scoring (2.11 GF/pg).

Pacioretty has been absolutely red-hot as of late, scoring eight goals with three assists (11 points) in his last eight games. Pacioretty is fighting a sickness and is officially listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game vs. the Capitals. Keep an eye on his status as the Golden Knights hit the ice for warmups at 9:30 pm.

Goldobin will be scratched on Tuesday because “he needs a reset” according to head coach Travis Green. Goldobin has just one assist in his last five games.

Beagle has been out since October 13th but will be back on the Canucks fourth line on Tuesday. Beagle had just one assist in five games before getting injured.

Lewis has been out since November 13th and is expected to miss at least a couple more weeks after suffering a setback. The Kings recently added Nikita Scherbak and Brendan Leipsic, so their Kings bottom-6 will be O.K. without Lewis.

Dubnyk gave up four goals on 22 shots in the Wild’s loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Dubnyk has given up four goals in four consecutive games and allowed a combined 19 goals on 120 shots (.842 SV%) in his last five outings (0-4-0). He has gone 1-1-0 with a 3.05 GAA and .895 SV% in his first two starts against the Canucks this season.

Nilsson allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Canucks loss to the Stars on Saturday. Since returning to the Canucks crease, Nilsson has stopped 45 of 51 shots (.882 SV%) to lose both games. On the season, Nilsson is 3-5-0 with a 2.77 GAA and .905 SV%. Despite the rough season, Nilsson takes on a Wild team that has lost three in a row and five of their last seven.

Barrie has missed the last four games but will play Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Mark Alt is expected to be a healthy scratch with Barrie back in. Barrie has 20 points (3G / 17A), a plus-13 rating and 53 shots on goal in 23 games this season.

Holtby gave up six goals on 25 shots in the Capitals loss to the Ducks on Sunday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Holtby, who will face the Golden Knights for the first time since the Stanley Cup Finals. Holtby is 3-2-1 with a 3.16 GAA and .907 SV% on the road this season.

Varlamov stopped all 24 of the Red Wings shots in Colorado’s 2-0 shutout win in Detroit on Sunday. Varlamov has been fantastic, winning six of his last seven (6-0-1) with a 1.83 GAA, .935 SV% and one shutout. The 30-year-old has been great on the road too, going 6-3-1 with a 2.21 GAA and .932 SV% in 10 starts.