NHL Hockey Player News

Gibson allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Ducks overtime loss to the Coyotes on Wednesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Gibson, who has an impressive 1.44 GAA, .955 SV% and one shutout to start the 2018-19 season. The 25-year-old did not face Dallas last season, but they come in averaging 4.00 goals for per game in their first three games.

Eriksson Ek missed Friday’s practice with “soreness” and is considered a game-time decision for Saturday’s game vs. the Hurricanes. If Eriksson Ek does not play, look for Charlie Coyle to move to centre and for J.T. Brown to play on the right wing of that third line.

Rittich stopped all eight shots that he has faced in relief this season but struggled to a 2.92 GAA and .904 SV% in 21 appearances with the Flames last year. Rittich will have some spot-start value through the season, but he will be in tough tonight. The Avalanche, particularly their top-line is absolutely dominant on home-ice.

Campbell stopped all 40 shots that he faced to earn his first career shutout in Montreal on Thursday. Campbell has been extremely busy in his first three starts of the season, facing an average of 39 shots per game—he has stopped 113 of 117 (.966 SV%). Campbell is a solid option against the Senators, who will be without three of their regulars this afternoon.

Varlamov allowed one goal on 31 shots in Colorado’s win in Buffalo on Thursday. Varlamov has won each of his first three starts, stopping 85 of the 89 shots (.955 SV%) that he has faced. Varlamov has a tough matchup with the Flames in town, but catches a break with David Rittich getting the call for Calgary.

Lehner stopped all 35 shots that he faced in the Islanders shutout win over the Sharks. It was an outstanding debut for Lehner, but he will be in tough in Nashville for his second start. The Predators are averaging just 2.50 goals per game so far, but sit at 3-1-0 through four games.

Dubnyk allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Wild’s overtime win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. Dubnyk’s strong start to the season continued, as he’s now stopped 104 of the first 110 shots (.945 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he takes on a Hurricanes team that is averaged 4.25 goals per game in their first four contests.

Holtby allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Capitals win over the Golden Knights on Wednesday. Holtby has one terrible game sandwiched between two great games and carries a 2.98 GAA and .907 SV% into Saturday’s start. Holtby was 2-1-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .943 SV% vs. the Maple Leafs last season, but Toronto is 4-1-0 and averring 5.00 goals per game coming into Saturday’s meeting.

Talbot allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Oilers loss in Boston on Thursday. The Oilers have lost each of their first two games and Talbot has allowed seven goals on 57 shots (.877 SV%). This afternoon he faces his former team, who he is 0-4-0 with a 3.30 GAA and .895 SV% against in his career.

Lundqvist stopped 41 of 43 shots in the Rangers win over the Sharks on Thursday. Lundqvist has played very well so far this season, allowing just two goals in each of his first three starts while posting a .942 SV%. This afternoon he takes on an Oilers team that has scored just three goals in their first two games.