NHL Hockey Player News

Talbot has been a healthy scratch in the last four games and has now been sent back to Providence. Talbot registered no points in two games with the Bruins.

Dubnyk’s availability for tonight’s game was in question because of a knee injury, but an MRI revealed it’s just inflammation and he is good to go. Dubnyk has won five of seven starts this season while posting a 2.27 GAA and .909 SV%. Tonight he will face his former team, who he has gone 5-1-0 with a 0.99 GAA and .960 SV% against in his career.

Mason made 37 saves on 39 shots in the Flyers win over the Rangers on Saturday. After losing three in a row to start the season, Mason has won two straight while stopping 51 of 55 shots (.927 SV%). He draws a great matchup tonight vs. a Sabres team who has lost four of five while being outscored 17-10.

Johnson allowed seven goals on 26 shots in the Sabres 7-2 loss to Montreal last Friday. As the Sabres starter Johnson has won two of six starts while posting a 3.06 GAA and .879 SV%. Tonight he will face a Flyers team who is averaging just 2.14 goals per game, but he is still a risky start.

Jarnkrok missed Saturday’s game and Sunday’s practice, but he was back at practice this morning, which suggests that he could be back in the lineup on Wednesday in San Jose. Jarnkrok has just one assist in seven games this season.

Bozak has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but he returned to practice on Tuesday and could be back in the lineup on Friday in New York. Continue to track Bozak’s progress as the week moves along.

Hoffman took part in Tuesday’s practice but did not take line rushes with his regular line, which suggests that he still isn’t 100 percent. The Senators have him listed as doubtful, but monitor his status during Wednesday’s morning skate.

Elliott missed Monday’s practice with an illness, but he was back at the morning skate today. Elliott was never expected to start tonight, but he will be available to backup Jake Allen.

Couturier will be held out of the lineup tonight but could be back on Thursday. Couturier has one goal and two assists in six games this season.

Anderson allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Senators loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. Anderson won his first three games of the season, but has now dropped three in a row, while allowing a combined eight goals on 86 shots (.907 SV%). He draws a good matchup tonight vs. a Flames team who has struggled out of the gate—Calgary sits at 2-7-0 in their first nine games.

Niemi allowed three goals on 19 shots after replacing Kari Lehtonen in the Stars loss to the Panthers on Saturday. Niemi has started his Stars career at 3-1-0 with a 2.37 GAA and .928 SV%. Tonight he will face a Ducks team that he is very familiar with—Anaheim is also the NHL’s lowest scoring team.

Graovac suffered a groin strain in the season opener and has missed the last seven games. He returned to practice this morning, but he is not expected to play for at least another week.

Hinostroza had no points and four shots in four games since being recalled. Hinostroza has been returned to the AHL, which suggests that Bryan Bickell will be back in the lineup on Thursday in Winnipeg.

Jurco has been a healthy scratch for the last four games, but he will get back into the lineup tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Jurco, who will replace Landon Ferraro, has no points and one shot on goal in two games.

Beleskey has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but he will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Coyotes. Beleskey has scored one goal with one assist in five games this season. Beleskey will skate with Ryan Spooner and Jimmy Hayes on the Bruins’ third line.

Luongo allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Panthers loss to the Blackhawks last Thursday. Luongo was given Saturday night off but he will be back in goal tonight vs. the Avalanche. Despite posting a 2.17 GAA and .934 SV% in six games, Luongo has only two wins so far this season.

Mrazek allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Red Wings OT win over the Canucks on Saturday. Mrazek was outstanding and was the only reason the Red Wigs weren’t blown out. Mrazek has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.75 GAA and .925 SV% and another performance like Saturday’s could give him more starts going forward.

Rask surrendered five goals on 37 shots in the Bruins 5-4 loss to the Flyers last Wednesday. Jonas Gustavsson started on Friday, but the Bruins will go back to Rask tonight vs. the Coyotes. It has been a rough October for Rask, who has a 4.40 GAA and .854 SV% in five starts. However, he should be able to get back into the win column tonight vs. a Coyotes team who played last night.

Couturier admitted that he is dealing with a concussion after Tuesday’s morning skate. He will not be in the lineup tonight vs. Buffalo but he could be back in the lineup on Thursday.

Dubnyk’s availability for tonight’s game was in question because of a knee injury, but Yeo said he is “good-to-go, no problems” which is good news for the Wild. Dubnyk has won five of seven starts this season while posting a 2.27 GAA and .909 SV%. If he is able to start, he will face his former team, who he has gone 5-1-0 with a 0.99 GAA and .960 SV% against in his career.