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Fleury will start Game 2 vs. the Rangers.

Fleury allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Penguins 2-1 loss to the Rangers in Game 1. Fleury played well, but the Penguins were beat-up pretty good. The lack of depth will likely hurt Fleury and the Pens, but if Fleury can outplay Lundqvist, they might have a chance to knot up the series tonight.

Marc-Andre Fleury
Lundqvist will start in goal for Game 2.

Lundqvist stopped 24 of 25 shots in the Rangers 2-1 win over the Penguins in game 1. The Rangers did a good job of neutralizing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and if they continue to do that it should be an easy series for Lundqvist. He was 16-8-2 with a 2.35 GAA and .920 SV% in 26 starts at home.

Henrik Lundqvist
Dubnyk will be between the pipes for Game 2.

Dubnyk turned aside 19 of 21 shots in the Wild’s game 1 win in St. Louis. Dubnyk was not all that busy, but should be ready for more shots in game 2 as the Blues will be fighting hard to avoid losing both games on home ice. Dubnyk is 2-1-0 with a 2.25 GAA and .922 SV%.

Devan Dubnyk
Bishop will be in goal for Game 2.

Bishop had an NHL playoff debut to forget. Despite the Lightning man-handling the Red Wings in game 1, Bishop surrendered three goals on 14 shots, including a leaky, shorthanded, game-winning goal to Luke Glendening. Bishop will look to be better this afternoon as the Lightning try to avoid going down 2-0 heading back to Detroit.

Ben Bishop
Allen will start in goal in Game 2.

Allen gave up an early goal in his NHL playoff debut, but rebounded to stop 25 of 27 shots in the Blues 4-2 loss in game 1. It was a good enough outing for Ken Hitchcock to go back to Allen in game 2 this afternoon. Allen will try to backstop the Blues to a win so they can head to Minnesota with the series tied up at 1-1.

Jake Allen
Hiller will start again in Game 2.

Hiller stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Flames 2-1 win over the Canucks in game 1. Hiller made a number of huge saves and gave the Flames a chance to take a 2-0 lead heading back home. He will need to be equally as good for the youthful Flames to win again tonight.

Jonas Hiller
Lack will start in Game 2 vs. Calgary.

Lack allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Canucks 2-1 loss to the Flames in Game 1. The game-winning goal came with 30 seconds left in the third period and was a tough pill to swallow for Lack and the Canucks. He will look to get the series knotted up at home—Lack was 10-7-2 with a 2.26 GAA and .922 SV% at home.

Eddie Lack
Mrazek will start in Game 2 on Saturday.

Mrazek was outstanding in his playoff debut. The Lightning dominated the Red Wings, but Mrazek was able to steal game 1 by stopping 44 of 46 shots. The Red Wings will look to have a better effort in game 2, but it would be hard for Mrazek to top his first NHL postseason start.

Petr Mrazek
Halak will be in goal for Game 2.

Halak stopped 24 of 25 shots in the Islanders 4-1 win over the Capitals in Game 1. The Islanders did a great job of suffocating Washington in the series-opener, making life easy on Halak. Expect a better effort from the Caps tonight, so things should be as easy for Halak.

Jaroslav Halak
Fisher (lower-body) is not expected to play in Game 2.

Fisher left Game 1 after playing just 5:32 and did not return. He will be held out of Game 2, which means that Mike Santorelli will get into the lineup. Matt Cullen will be bumped up into Fisher’s spot on the second line.

Mike Fisher
Franson (upper-body) is expected to return to the lineup for Game 2.

Franson missed the season finale and Game 1 of the series, but he will be back in tonight for Game 2. He is expected to be paired with Seth Jones. He has one goal and three assists (4 points) in 23 games with Nashville.

Cody Franson
Stone (wrist) will be a game-time decision for Game 2.

Stone only skated for eight minutes this morning, but is still listed as a game-time decision. He is reportedly dealing with a micro fracture in his right wrist and he is expected to test it in pre-game warmups. Expect Stone to play if it is determined that he cannot do any further damage to the wrist.

Mark Stone
Price will be in goal in Game 2.

Price gave up three goals on 36 shots in the Canadiens 4-3 win over the Senators in Game 1. Price has given up three goals in each of his last three games, but has won each of those games. Price will look to be even better tonight and give the Canadiens a 2-0 lead heading to Ottawa.

Carey Price
Parenteau (upper-body) will not play in Game 2.

Parenteau missed Thursday’s practice and will be held out of game 2. With Parenteau out, Max Pacioretty could be back in the lineup or the Habs could go with seven defensemen. Parenteau is listed as day-to-day.

P.A. Parenteau
Pacioretty (upper-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 2.

Pacioretty was in the morning skate, but will be a game-time decision tonight. With P.A Parenteau out with an upper-body injury, if Pacioretty isn’t available, the Canadiens could go with seven defensemen. Monitor Pacioretty’s status during pre-game warmups at 6:30 pm ET.

Max Pacioretty

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