NHL Hockey Player News

Khudobin allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Bruins loss in Buffalo on Sunday. Tuukka Rask started the last two contests but Khudobin will get a chance vs. the Canadiens this afternoon. The 31-year-old is 4-2-2 with a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% at the TD Garden this season.

Raanta allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Coyotes win over the Wild on Thursday. Raanta has been rolling as of late, winning four of his last five with a 2.00 GAA, .943 SV% and two shutouts. Raanta has quietly been one of the best goalies in the NHL this season and is a great option tonight with the Senators in town.

Quick allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Kings win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. Quick has won four of his last six starts while posting a 1.83 GAA and .941 SV%. This afternoon he takes on Chicago for the third time this season—he is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .962 SV% in the first two meetings.

Niemi allowed just one goal on 28 shots in the Canadiens win over the Islanders on Wednesday. He has been splitting the crease with Charlie Lindgren as of late and comes into Saturday having given up just five goals on 99 shots (.950 SV%) in his last three starts. Despite the hot streak, he is a risky option with a rough matchup in Boston.

Aho played 11:41 last night but with Casey Cizkias (personal) returning to the lineup, Aho will sit. The Islanders will go back to the classic 12 forwards and six defenseman look.

Cizikas missed last night’s game for the birth of his child but he will play tonight in Pittsburgh. Cizikas will replace Sebastian Aho as the Islanders will go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen.

Jarry gave up five goals on 33 shots after replacing Casey DeSmith in the Penguins blowout 8-4 loss in Boston on Thursday. It was an ugly game for the entire team, but Jarry has now allowed a combined nine goals on just 49 shots (.816 SV%) in his last two outings. However, he is 2-0-0 with a 1.48 GAA and .947 SV% in two starts vs. the Islanders this season.

Condon allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Senators loss in Washington on Tuesday. Condon has lost five straight while surrendering a combined 15 goals on 134 shots (.888 SV%). Even against a Coyotes team that has just 19 wins this season, Condon has become a risky option regardless of his matchup.

Forsberg allowed one goal on six shots after replacing J-F Berube in the Blackhawks loss in San Jose on Thursday. The road has been tough on Forsberg this season, as he’s gone 4-7-2 with a 3.31 GAA and .896 SV% in 13 away starts and three relief appearances. He is also 0-2-0 with a 2.07 GAA and .926 SV% vs. the Kings this season.

Talbot allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Oilers loss to the Predators on Thursday. After winning two in a row, Talbot has now lost his last two while surrendering a combined eight goals on 78 shots (.897 SV%). Tonight he will face his former team for the second time this season—he allowed three goals on 33 shots in a 4-2 loss in the first meeting.

Berglund was a healthy scratch vs. the Red Wings on Wednesday but will replace Nikita Soshnikov (illness) this afternoon. Berglund has just 14 points (8G / 6A) in 40 games this season.

Soshnikov is dealing with an illness so he did not travel to Dallas and won’t play this afternoon. Soshnikov has not picked up in three games with the Blues. He will be replaced by Patrik Berglund.

Pacioretty left late in last night’s win over the Islanders and will have to come out of the lineup tonight in Boston. With the season all but over for the Canadiens, there’s no need to force Pacioretty into any games down the stretch. He has returned to Montreal to be re-evaluated.

Mete was hurt in the Canadiens’ win in Brooklyn last night. He played just 5:48 TOI before departing the contest and will be replaced by Jordie Benn, who served as a healthy scratch last night. Mete is being re-evaluated in Montreal, but consider him day-to-day for now.

Mrazek allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Flyers loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. It was his first loss since joining Philadelphia and is now 3-1-0 with a 1.96 GAA and .928 SV% with his new squad. Despite the hot start in Philly, he has a rough matchup in Tampa Bay this afternoon, a team he has historically struggled against in his career.

Hutton allowed one goal on 36 shots in the Blues win over the Red Wings on Wednesday. Hutton stood on his head when the Blues needed it most, snapping a seven-game team losing streak. He will look to win his second in a row in Dallas this afternoon—the Stars have lost five of their last eight games.