NHL Hockey Player News

Lundqvist allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Rangers’ win in Philadelphia on Wednesday. It was surprising to see him start on back-to-back nights, but it worked out for Lundqvist and the Rangers. He’ll go again tonight in Columbus—he has gone 8-5-0 with a 2.25 GAA and .926 SV% on the road this season, but draws a tough matchup tonight.

Markstrom allowed two goals on 44 shots in the Canucks’ win in Edmonton on New Year’s Eve. Ryan Miller started the last three games, including a win last night, but Markstrom will start on the tail-end of the back-to-back. Markstrom has gone 2-1-0 while stopping 106 of 112 shots (.946 SV%)—but that loss came against the Flames, who he faces again tonight.

Jones allowed five goals on 26 shots in the Sharks loss to the Wild on Thursday. Jones has lost three straight starts while posting a 3.37 GAA and .886 SV%. Despite his recent struggles, he should make for a strong start tonight against a Red Wings team that has struggled to score this season. Jones is 10-5-1 with a 1.89 GAA and .923 SV% on home ice.

Johnson allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Flames’ loss to the Ducks on December 29th. Brian Elliott struggled last night in Vancouver, so Johnson goes tonight vs. the Canucks on home-ice. Johnson has struggled in his last four starts, going 0-4-0 with a terrible 4.12 GAA and .862 SV%. He stopped 30 of 31 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss in his first start vs. Vancouver.

Hanzal left last night’s game in Anaheim with an upper-body injury and is questionable for tonight’s game. The Coyotes recalled Laurent Dauphin from Tucson (AHL), which is not a great sign for Hanzal’s availability.

Martinook left last night’s game in Anaheim with an upper-body injury and is questionable for tonight’s game. The Coyotes recalled Laurent Dauphin from Tucson (AHL), which is not a great sign for Martinook’s availability.

Backes has missed the last three games with a concussion, but has practiced for a few days in a row, which is a good sign that he will be available tonight. However, he has to be medically cleared and is listed as a game-time decision. If Backes does play, expect him to skate on the second line with David Krejci and Ryan Spooner.

Dauphin, 21, has two goals and one assist in 20 games with the Coyotes this season. He has also logged 11 points (5G / 6A) in 10 games with the Roadrunners and could get back in the Coyotes’ lineup tonight with Jordan Martinook and Martin Hanzal getting hurt in last night’s game.

This afternoon Boyle will miss his third straight game and will miss his fourth tomorrow vs. the Penguins. He remains day-to-day so monitor his status next week.

Lehtonen allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Stars loss to the Canadiens on Wednesday. The loss snapped his personal three-game winning streak and it looks like he’ll start for the fifth time in six games tonight in St. Louis. Lehtonen is 5-7-2 with a 2.84 GAA and .894 SV% on the road and the Blues are a really strong home team.

Johnson allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Flames’ loss to the Ducks on December 29th. Brian Elliott struggled last night in Vancouver, so Johnson goes tonight vs. the Canucks on home-ice. Johnson has struggled in his last four starts, going 0-4-0 with a terrible 4.12 GAA and .862 SV%. He stopped 30 of 31 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss in his first start vs. Vancouver.

Neuvirth has been sidelined since November 12th and after backing up in his first game back, but Neuvirth will start vs. the Lightning this afternoon. Neuvirth struggled before the injury, going 4-2-0 with a 3.54 GAA and .859 SV%, but the Lightning come limping in having lost four of their last six while being outscored 22-14.

Condon allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Senators’ loss in Washington on New Year’s Day. Condon has lost three in a row while posting a 3.04 GAA and .889 SV% and tonight he faces the Capitals again. Condon is 4-1-3 with a 1.96 GAA and .932 SV% at the Canadian Tire Centre, but his matchup is rough and you should explore other options tonight.

Point has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, but could return to the lineup this afternoon in Philadelphia. Point will take warmups and his decision will be made depending on how he feels.