Hedman has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but he could be back in the lineup on Thursday vs. the Devils. Even if he doesn’t return against New Jersey, he is expected to be ready for the playoffs.
Bernier allowed on goal on 13 shots after replacing James Reimer in Wednesday’s 5-0 loss to Columbus. Pre All Star break Bernier was 16-14-3 with a 2.76 GAA and .914 SV%. After the All Star break the Maple Leafs fell apart, and Bernier went 5-14-3 with a 3.04 GAA and .911 SV%. It was a rough season for the entire franchise and it will come to a close tonight vs. the Habs.
Reimer stopped 49 of 50 shots in the Maple Leafs 2-1 shootout loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Wednesday will be Reimer’s final start of the season, so he will look to close it out on a high-note and record his 10th win of the season. He has gone 9-15-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .909 SV% this season.
Crawford allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Blackhawks loss to the Blues on Sunday. Crawford has lost four of his last seven and tonight it looks like he will make his fourth start of the season against the Wild—in the first three meetings he went 2-1-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .952 SV%.
Halak stopped all 21 shots in the Islanders shutout win over the Sabres on Saturday. Halak is having one of the best seasons of his career, having shattered his previous career-high with 37 wins on the season. Tonight will be his fourth start of the season against the Flyers—he has gone 3-0-0 with a 1.90 GAA and .912 SV% in the first three meetings.
Pavelec stopped all 32 shots that he faced in the Jets’ 2-0 shutout win over the Wild last night. It was a massive win for the Jets and Pavelec’s eighth in his last 10 games. Tonight Pavelec will make his third start and fourth appearance against the Blues this season—he is 1-2-0 with a 1.98 GAA and .938 SV% in the first three meetings.
Fleury surrendered four goals on 34 shots in the Penguins loss in Columbus on Saturday. He has lost two in a row while allowing a combined eight goals on 65 shots (.877 SV%). Thomas Greiss started on Sunday, but they will go back to the Penguins tonight, in what is an absolute must-win for Pittsburgh. Fleury made 27 saves in a win in his only other start vs. the Senators.
Howard allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Red Wings shootout win over the Wild on Saturday. Petr Mrazek started on Sunday, but it looks like Howard will go tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Howie is 14-6-7 with a 2.35 GAA and .911 SV% at Joe Louis Arena this season.
Price made 24 saves on 25 shots in the Canadiens win in Florida on Sunday. He had lost three of four, but looked very Price-like on Sunday to earn his league-leading 42nd win of the season. Tonight he will make his third start of the season against the Red Wings—he has gone 2-0-0 with a 0.50 GAA and .981 SV% in the first two.
Datsyuk missed the morning skate, but GM Ken Holland said that Datsyuk is expected to take warmups before they decide whether or not he will play tonight vs. the Hurricanes. If he does play, he is expected to play on the top-line with Henrik Zetterberg and Darren Helm.
Pacioretty was injured early in Sunday’s game in Florida and he will miss at least one game. He will be held out of Thursday’s game and then will be re-evaluated prior to Saturday’s game in Toronto. Expect Brian Flynn to get back into the lineup with Pacioretty out.
Howard allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Red Wings shootout win over the Wild on Saturday. Petr Mrazek started on Sunday, but it looks like Howard will go tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Howie is 14-6-7 with a 2.35 GAA and .911 SV% at Joe Louis Arena this season.
Galiev, 23, was a third round pick (86th overall) in 2010. He has scored 25 goals and 20 assists (45 points) in 64 games with Hershey this season. His recall suggests that Tom Wilson is not ready to go after suffering an apparent head injury on Sunday.
Talbot allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Rangers loss to the Capitals on March 29th. Henrik Lundqvist has started the last four games, but Talbot will start tonight in New Jersey. Talbot has won three of five while posting a 2.58 GAA and .917 SV%. Tonight he will face a Devils team who have lost seven of eight.
Quick only made nine saves on 10 shots in the Kings victory against the Avalanche on Saturday. It was an easy win for Quick, who has won five of his last seven and sits on 35 for the season. Tonight he will face the Canucks for the fifth time on the season—Quick has gone 3-1-0 with a 1.26 GAA and .947 SV% in the last four meetings.
Enroth allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Stars win in Nashville on Saturday. It was his first win since March 5th and just his second win with the Stars. Tonight Enroth who will face a Sharks team who have won four of their last six contests.
With just three games left on the Sabres schedule, they will shut Weber down for the last week of the season.
Tyutin was listed as a game-time decision, but he will not play tonight vs. the Rangers. Tyutin will be replaced by Justin Falk.
Quick only made nine saves on 10 shots in the Kings victory against the Avalanche on Saturday. It was an easy win for Quick, who has won five of his last seven and sits on 35 for the season. Tonight he will face the Canucks for the fifth time on the season—Quick has gone 3-1-0 with a 1.26 GAA and .947 SV% in the last four meetings.
Lack allowed five goals on 36 shots in the Canucks loss in Winnipeg on Saturday. Lack has allowed 12 goals on 112 shots (.893 SV%) while going 1-2-0 in his last three outings. Lack will make his third start of the season against the Kings—he is 1-1-0 with a 2.15 GAA and .915 SV% in the first two meetings.
