NHL Hockey Player News

Jokinen struggled to get on his feet in Edmonton, collecting just one assist in 14 games with the Oilers. Jokinen is a smart player, but played a slow game that didn’t quite fit the Oilers scheme. The Kings play a much more up-tempo style than they have in years past, so it might not be a great fit in L.A. either, but Jokinen brings versatility and playmaking ability to the Kings bottom-6 and has the ability to work his way up the depth chart.

Cammalleri has registered three goals and four assists (seven points) in 15 games with the Kings this season. Jokinen never seemed to be a fit in Edmonton, so they get another veteran forward with offensive instincts. Cammalleri has put up solid numbers, even late in his career, but injuries have been an issue for him. The move should help both the Oilers scoring issues a little bit and gives Cammalleri a small fantasy boost.

Rinne allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Predators win over the Penguins on Saturday. Rinne extended his winning streak to three games, posting a .923 SV% in the process. Rinne has yet to lose in regulation on home-ice, going 4-0-1 with a 2.53 GAA and .910 SV% in five starts at Bridgestone Arena so far.

Bobrovsky stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Blue Jackets’ shootout win in Detroit on Saturday. Bobrovsky was outstanding and snapped a three-game personal losing streak. He enters Montreal with a 4-1-1 record, 2.73 GAA and .909 SV% in his six road starts in 2017-18.

Lehtonen allowed one goal on 28 shots in the Stars win over the Sabres on November 4th. Ben Bishop started five of the last six games, but Lehtonen will go tonight in Florida after Bishop started last night’s loss in Carolina. Lehtonen has gone 1-2-0 with a 2.39 GAA and.909 SV% on the road this season.

Luongo allowed one goal on 25 shots in the Panthers win in Buffalo last Friday. With James Reimer starting the following night, Luongo will go tonight vs. the Stars. Since returning from injury, Luongo has gone 1-1-1 while allowing a combined eight goals on 116 shots (.931 SV%).

Murray allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Penguins loss in Washington last Friday. Tristan Jarry started on Saturday, so Murray will go tonight vs. the Sabres. The 23-year-old has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.54 GAA and .912 SV% in his first four November starts—but he comes into Tuesday with a 5-0-1 record and 1.82 GAA and .943 SV% on home-ice this season.

Quick allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Kings loss to San Jose on Sunday. Quick has lost three of his last five starts while posting a 3.20 GAA and .910 SV%—allowing at least three goals in four of those five games. Quick comes into Tuesday’s home game 4-2-0 with a 2.43 GAA and .931 SV% at the STAPLES Center.

Nilsson allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Canucks win vs. Washington on October 26th. After being with his wife for the birth of their baby, Nilsson will return to the crease tonight in Los Angeles. He has been rock-solid in four starts, winning three with a 1.89 GAA and .943 SV%.

Talbot allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Oilers 4-2 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. With Laurent Brossoit starting on Sunday, look for Talbot to go tonight vs. Vegas. Talbot has split his first six games (3-3-0) in November while posting a 2.64 GAA and .921 SV%.

Rinne allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Predators win over the Penguins on Saturday. Rinne extended his winning streak to three games, posting a .923 SV% in the process. Rinne has yet to lose in regulation on home-ice, going 4-0-1 with a 2.53 GAA and .910 SV% in five starts at Bridgestone Arena so far.

Nilsson allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Canucks win vs. Washington on October 26th. After being with his wife for the birth of their baby, Nilsson will return to the crease tonight in Los Angeles. He has been rock-solid in four starts, winning three with a 1.89 GAA and .943 SV%.

With Luca Sbisa out, Merrill not Shea Theodore will draw into the lineup on Tuesday. Merrill will play for the first time since October 31st and has no points while averring 18:06 TOI/GM in three games this season.

Talbot allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Oilers 4-2 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. With Laurent Brossoit starting on Sunday, look for Talbot to go tonight vs. Vegas. Talbot has split his first six games (3-3-0) in November while posting a 2.64 GAA and .921 SV%.

This is Crescenzi’s first NHL call-up but he heads to the Kings with just two goals and one assist in 11 AHL games. Crescenzi is considered a solid two-way forward, so don’t expect him to bring any offence or fantasy relevance to the table.

Schroeder was recalled after the Blue Jackets moved Zac Dalpe on IR. The 27-year-old winger has not made his Blue Jackets debut, but has two goals and three assists (five points) in nine games with Cleveland.

Bennett got into the Blues lineup on Monday and got to play with Jaden Schwartz and Brayden Schenn, but only recorded just one shot in 12:19 TOI. With Bennett now in the AHL, look for Magnus Paajarvi to draw back in on Thursday.

Niskanen has been sidelined since October 13th but will draw back into the Capitals lineup tonight in Nashville. Niskanen is expected to be eased back into the lineup and tonight he will skate with Dmitri Orlov at even-strength and take Christian Djoos’ spot on the second power-play unit.