Kuemper allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Kings loss to the Sharks on Monday. With Jonathan Quick struggling, it’s no surprise to see Kuemper go tonight in Anaheim. he has not played a lot this season, but has been really good when called upon. He comes into tonight at 2-0-2 with a 2.03 GAA and .940 SV% in six road appearances.
Gibson allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Ducks win over the Penguins on Wednesday. Gibson has been excellent recently, winning four of his last six starts while giving up just 12 goals on 171 shots (.930 SV%). Gibson has gone 1-0-0 with a 2.65 GAA and .914 SV% in two starts vs. the Kings this season.
Anderson allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Senators loss to the Blues on Thursday. Anderson has won three of his last five despite allowing a combined 18 goals on 193 shots (.907 SV%). He has gone 2-0-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .924 SV% in two starts against the Maple Leafs this season.
Kinkaid allowed three goals on 19 shots in the Devils overtime win over the Capitals on Thursday. With Cory Schneider still sick, Kinkaid will make his third straight start—he has won two in a row while stopping 41 of 45 shots (.911 SV%). This afternoon he faces a Flyers team that has won five of their last six.
Neuvirth stopped 29 of 31 shot in the Flyers win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. Neuvirth has played very well since returning to the crease, stopping 67 of the 70 shots (.957 SV%) that he has faced entering Saturday’s matinee.
Niemi allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Canadiens loss in Edmonton on December 23rd. In four games since joining Montreal, Niemi has allowed eight goals on 97 shots (.918 SV%) but is 0-2-1. He catches the Capitals on the tail-end of a back-to-back, but they also come in having gone 6-1-1 in their last eight.
Shattenkirk, who has been ice cold on the Rangers blueline recently, will be sidelined for an extended period of time after suffering a meniscus tear. Ryan McDonagh will obviously be pushed back up to the first power-play and Anthony DeAngelo was recalled this morning and was practicing on PP2 in Friday’s practice.
Niemi allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Canadiens loss in Edmonton on December 23rd. In four games since joining Montreal, Niemi has allowed eight goals on 97 shots (.918 SV%) but is 0-2-1. He catches the Capitals on the tail-end of a back-to-back, but they also come in having gone 6-1-1 in their last eight.
Grubauer allowed three goals on 39 shots in the Capitals win in Carolina last Friday. With their last six games being three back-to-back sets, Grubauer has been busy recently and it looks like he will start his third game in 10 days tonight vs. Montreal. In his last five appearances, Gruabuer has stopped 151 of the 158 shots (.956 SV%) that he has faced.
Catenacci hasn’t done much in Hartford this season, picking up just 10 points (2G / 8A) in 23 games. The former third-round pick was a three-time 70-point player in his OHL days but has yet to top 30 points in four AHL seasons.
Johnston has picked up three goals and eight assists (11 points) in 37 games with the Sound Tigers this season. His call-up is likely precautionary as the Islanders head out on a three-game road-trip. Johnston likely won’t play unless someone gets banged up on the trip.
