NHL Hockey Player News

Stalock stopped the two shots he faced after replacing Martin Jones in Tuesday’s loss to the Blue Jackets. Stalock has lost each of his first two starts while allowing a combined nine goals on 57 shots (.842 SV%). The Sharks, who got off to a hot start, are now struggling and Stalock is a risky start against a Panthers team who has some offence to offer.

Lundqvist allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Rangers win over the Capitals on Tuesday. Lundqvist, to no one’s surprise, has won three of his last four while sporting a 1.47 GAA and .958 SV% over that span. Lundqvist has been great to start the season and he should continue his roll tonight in Colorado—the Avs look like one of the worst team’s in the NHL in the early going, so King Henrik is a must-start.

Rinne allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Predators loss in Los Angeles last Saturday. Rinne was given Sunday night off, so he will get back in the blue paint tonight in Minnesota. Rinne has won three of the last five games while posting a 2.33 GAA and .909 SV%. He will face a Wild team who has won four of six while averaging 3.50 goals per game.

Reimer allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Jets on Wednesday. Reimer has allowed a combined four goals on 77 shots (.948 SV%) in his last two starts, which have resulted in a win and a loss. Tonight he will face the Red Wings for the second time this season. However, the first time came in a relief effort of Jonathan Bernier—he stopped 12 of 13 in the 4-0 defeat.

Stalock stopped the two shots he faced after replacing Martin Jones in Tuesday’s loss to the Blue Jackets. Stalock has lost each of his first two starts while allowing a combined nine goals on 57 shots (.842 SV%). The Sharks, who got off to a hot start, are now struggling and Stalock is a risky start against a Panthers team who has some offence to offer.

Neuvirth made 45 saves on 48 shots in the Flyers loss in Edmonton on Tuesday. Neuvirth has lost his last two starts despite stopping 78 of 84 shots (.929 SV%). The Flyers are giving up the second most shots per game in the NHL, so expect Neuvirth to face a tonne of rubber again tonight. He will take on a Flames team that has lost five of their last six.

Quick allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Kings loss in Chicago on Monday. Quick got the night off on Tuesday, but will be back in goal tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Quick enters play with a 6-4-0 record, 2.28 GAA and .918 SV% and he will take on a Blue Jackets who have won three of their last five while averaging 3.20 goals per game.

Neuvirth made 45 saves on 48 shots in the Flyers loss in Edmonton on Tuesday. Neuvirth has lost his last two starts despite stopping 78 of 84 shots (.929 SV%). The Flyers are giving up the second most shots per game in the NHL, so expect Neuvirth to face a tonne of rubber again tonight. He will take on a Flames team that has lost five of their last six.

Haley has four goals and two assists in six games with the Barracuda this season. He comes back to the Sharks where he failed to record a point in his season debut. Haley will centre the fourth line with Matthew Nieto and Bryan Lerg on his wings.

Goldobin has one goal and one assist in five games in the AHL. Tonight he will play in his fourth game of the season for the Sharks, he has one goal in three games so far.

Kopitar left Tuesday’s game with an upper-body injury, but he said he felt fine after the game and will play tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Kopitar has four goals in 12 games this season—three of which have come in the last six games.