NHL Hockey Player News

Dell allowed only two goals on 35 shots in the Sharks’ loss in Philadelphia last Saturday. Dell is rarely called upon, but he has played very, very well in his limited duty so far this season. The 27-year-old is 6-3-1 with a 2.05 GAA and .930 SV% on the year and has gone 2-3-1 with a 2.32 GAA and .925 SV% in six road appearances thus far.

Crawford allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Blackhawks’ win in Winnipeg on February 10th. Crawford has had over a week off, but will get back in goal tonight and comes in having won four in a row while posting a 2.72 GAA and .915 SV%. In his first start against the Oilers, Crawford allowed five goals on 27 shots in a 5-0 loss.

Reimer stopped both shots that he faced to earn the win after replacing Roberto Luongo on Wednesday. Reimer has recorded three wins in his last four appearances, while turning aside 66 of 71 shots (.930 SV%. Tonight he will take on a Ducks team that has lost four of their last six contests.

Gibson stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Ducks’ shutout win in Minnesota on Tuesday. He has gone 2-3-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .923 SV% in the first half of February and will take on the Panthers for the second time in a few weeks tonight. He stopped 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 2-1 loss in Florida on February 3rd.

Mazanec didn’t get into a game during his time with the Predators, instead he allowed Juuse Saros to get playing time in the AHL during the bye week. Mazanec returns to the AHL, where he’s gone 13-11-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .908 SV%.

Saros and Marek Mazanec continue to swap spots so they can each get playing time. Saros was with Milwaukee over their bye week and is now 13-2-0 with a 1.86 GAA And .934 SV% in 15 AHL games. He returns to the NHL, where Pekka Rinne will see the majority of the playing time, but Saros is 5-5-2 with a 2.09 GAA and .933 SV% with Nashville this season.

Kulak appeared in the last three games and six of the last nine, but with the Flames signing Matt Bartkowski to a deal this week, Kulak heads back to the AHL where he has five points (1G / 4A) in 11 games this season.

Franson was expected to miss 2-3 weeks, but has only missed four games over the last week and is expected to play either Saturday vs. the Blues or Sunday vs. the Blackhawks. The Sabres play tomorrow afternoon, so expect an update around 11a.m. ET.

Schneider allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Devils’ 2-0 loss to the Senators on Thursday. Schneider has gone 3-2-1 with a 2.17 GAA and .933 SV% in six February starts and tonight he’ll make his firsts start of the season vs. the Islanders. Schneider comes into the game at 12-7-3 with a 2.40 GAA and .919 SV% on home ice this season.

Theodore failed to record a point while playing in five straight games, and will head back to San Diego (AHL), which suggests Sami Vatanen (lower-body) will return to the lineup. Theodore has fallen behind Brandon Montour on the depth chart, which is why he’s heading back and Montour stays.

Gibson stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Ducks’ shutout win in Minnesota on Tuesday. He has gone 2-3-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .923 SV% in the first half of February and will take on the Panthers for the second time in a few weeks tonight. He stopped 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 2-1 loss in Florida on February 3rd.

Marner was hurt on Wednesday and missed today’s practice, which puts his status for Saturday’s game in serious jeopardy. Head coach Mike Babcock called the rookie “day-to-day” and will likely have more on him after Saturday’s morning skate.

Mrazek allowed one goal on 28 shots in the Red Wings’ 2-0 loss to St. Louis on Wednesday. Mrazek has played a lot better in February, posting a 2.51 GAA and a .926 SV%, but that has only translated into a 2-3-1 record. On of those losses came vs. the Capitals—he allowed five goals on 30 shots in a 6-3 loss in Washington on February 9th.

Pesce missed the Hurricanes’ morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game. If Pesce can’t play, expect Matt Tennyson to skate with Jaccob Slavin and for Klas Dahlbeck to draw into the lineup.

Ward allowed five goals on 27 shots in the Hurricanes’ loss in Dallas last Saturday. It was a rough outing for Ward, who will get the call in the first came after their bye week. The veteran netminder is 15-5-1 with a 2.27 GAA and .919 SV% in 22 starts on home ice and draws a great matchup against the NHL’s worst club tonight.