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The Avalanche have recalled Hammond from San Antonio (AHL).
Jonathan Bernier is in concussion protocol, so Hammond will backup Varlamov against the Oilers tomorrow.
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Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy will start Saturday against the Devils.
Vasilevskiy was dominant in Thursday’s 4-1 win over the Red Wings, stopping 38 of the 39 shots he faced. He’s been on quite a roll recently, going 7-2 with a .934 SV% over his last nine starts. He draws an excellent matchup tonight at home against the Devils.
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Varlamov will start Sunday against the Oilers.
Mackinnon will return to the lineup Sunday against the Oilers.
Mackinnon was back skating with Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen at practice on Saturday. He has 61 points in 49 games for the Avalanche this season (24G/37A). Colorado went 4-4 without Mackinnon in the lineup.
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Talbot will start Saturday in Arizona.
Talbot stopped just 24 of the 28 shots he faced in Edmonton’s 4-1 loss in Vegas on Thursday. The loss was the fourth for Talbot in as many starts, as his dreadful season continues. He’ll get a prime bounce-back opportunity this afternoon in Arizona.
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Talbot is expected to start Saturday in Arizona.
Talbot stopped just 24 of the 28 shots he faced in Edmonton’s 4-1 loss in Vegas on Thursday. The loss was the fourth for Talbot in as many starts, as his dreadful season continues. He’ll get a prime opportunity to bounce-back this afternoon in Arizona.
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Bishop will start Sunday in San Jose.
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Hellebuyck will start Sunday vs. the Panthers.
Kesler (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game against the Wild.
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Beauchemin is a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Wild.
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Ennis is a healthy scratch Saturday against the Ducks.
Ennis was scratched in favour of Chris Stewart. Ennis has 13 points (5G/8A) in 51 games for the Wild this season.
Goalie Start
Gibson will start Saturday afternoon in Minnesota.
Gibson was phenomenal against the Blackhawks on Thursday, turning away 42 of 44 shots en route to a 3-2 Ducks’ victory. Gibson has played well in the four games he’s played since returning from injury, posting a .939 SV% over that span. He draws a decent matchup this afternoon in Minnesota.
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Green (upper-body) will not play Saturday in Nashville.
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Mrazek will start Saturday in Nashville.
Mrazek hasn’t started a game since February 9th against the Islanders, where he gave up an atrocious seven goals on 29 shots. Despite the poor performance Mrazek has played admirably this season, posting a .914 SV%. He draws a difficult matchup tonight in Nashville.
Brian Boyle is unlikely to play Saturday against the Lightning. He is questionable to play Sunday in Carolina.
Boyle was forced to leave last Sunday’s game vs. the Bruins and is day-to-day with a right shoulder ailment. He participated in a full practice with the Devils on Saturday.
Athanasiou is expected to return to the lineup tonight after missing Thursday's game with an illness.
Goalie Start
Holtby is expected to start Saturday in Chicago.
Holtby allowed four goals on 44 shots in Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Jets. It was the second straight loss for Holtby after a disappointing 5-4 loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. He’s got a good chance to get back in the win column tonight against the struggling Blackhawks.
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Rittich will start vs. the Panthers on Saturday.
Rittich turned away 29 of 32 shots in the Flames’ 4-3 win over the Predators on Thursday. Despite his strong play this season, Rittich hasn’t been great in the absence of Mike Smith, allowing seven goals on just 71 shots over the last two games. He draws an okay matchup tonight at home against the Panthers.
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Kinkaid will start Sunday in Carolina.
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Lack will start Saturday in Tampa Bay.
Lack’s last start was February 11th, where he allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Devils’ 5-3 loss to the Bruins. Lack has been extraordinarily bad this season, with a 4.71 GAA and a .829 SV% to show for it. He draws easily the worst matchup of the night against the Lightning.
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