Miller allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Canucks 3-2 loss in Buffalo on Saturday afternoon. Miller has allowed six goals in back-to-back losses and tonight he will start for the fourth straight game and for the second time in as many nights.
Kinkaid stopped 17 of 18 shots in the Devils loss to Nashville on October 13th. He has allowed a combined five goals in two starts this season and tonight will be hid third outing of the season. He draws a family difficult start against a Canucks team who has averaged 3.33 goals per game in their last six.
Lehtonen gave up one goal on 31 shots in the Stars win in Carolina on Friday. Lehtonen has won two in a row while allowing a combined a four goals on 70 shots (.943 SV%). Lehtonen will make his third straight start this afternoon.
Talbot gave up five goals on 32 shots in the Oilers loss to the Flames last Saturday. Anders Nilsson started the last two games, but the Oilers will go back to Talbot tonight in Chicago. It is a rough matchup for Talbot, who has a 2.88 and .897 SV% in 10 outings this season.
Howard stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Red Wings win over the Lightning on Tuesday. Howard has won three of six while posting a 2.01 GAA and .934 SV% this season, but draws a rough Sunday matchup with the Stars in town.
Crawford was pulled after allowing three goals on 13 shots in the Blackhawks loss in New Jersey on Friday. He has struggled recently, allowing a combined nine goals in the last 42 shots (.786 SV%) that he’s faced. Despite his recent struggles, he will make his fourth straight start tonight vs. Edmonton.
Boyle has been a healthy scratch in the last two games, but he will replace Dylan McIlrath in the lineup tonight.
Nash will miss his second straight game after tweaking his back in practice on Thursday. With Nash out, Emerson Etem will remain in the lineup.
Raanta stopped 22 of 23 shots in the Rangers win over the Flames on October 25th. Raanta has only given up one goal on 45 shots (.978 SV%) this season. He has been great in relief of Henrik Lundqvist this season and makes for a strong spot-start in Arizona.
Reimer allowed two goals, including a stinker, in the Maple Leafs 2-1 OT loss to the Red Wings last night. With Jonathan Bernier out, Reimer will start again tonight vs. the Capitals. Reimer enters play with a 2-2-2 record, 2.69 GAA and .909 SV% this season. He should be avoided on back-to-back nights vs. one of the NHL’s most dangerous offences.
Quick surrendered three goals on 25 shots in the Kings loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. Quick has lost each of his last two starts while allowing a combined seven goals on 51 shots (.863 SV%). Despite his recent struggles, he comes in with a strong 2.36 GAA and .915 SV% and should make for a solid start vs. Florida.
Quick surrendered three goals on 25 shots in the Kings loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. Quick has lost each of his last two starts while allowing a combined seven goals on 51 shots (.863 SV%). Despite his recent struggles, he comes in with a strong 2.36 GAA and .915 SV% and should make for a solid start vs. Florida.
Luongo allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Panthers in Anaheim on Wednesday. Al Montoya started on Thursday, so it will be Luongo back in the blue paint today vs. the Kings. Los Angeles has won eight of their last 10, but they come in losers of two of their last three.
