NHL Hockey Player News

Bernier gets the tougher start vs. Pitt so Reimer has a great opportunity to nab a win vs. the Sabres.

Bernier gets the tougher of the back-to-back starts as Reimer is expected to go tomorrow vs. Buffalo.

Mason and Emery have been splitting time fairly evenly over the season so far and neither has really emerged as the lead goalie. Mason has a good opportunity to get his fourth straight win at home tonight.

Pekka Rinne's goals-against average (1.83) ranks fifth among NHL goalies who have played more than five games. Rinne is also second among all NHL goalies in wins (10), and tied for fifth in save% (.934)

Had his 4-game win streak stopped w/a 6-1 loss in TOR last night (4 GA/24 MINS) ... Is 6-2-0 in his last 8 starts

Crawford allowed two goals on 27 shots in a win over the Lightning on Tuesday. He has won three of his last four starts while allowing just seven goals on 113 shots (.938 SV%). He will face a Red Wings team who has struggled to score to start 2014-15.

Oshie has missed the last six games with a concussion but will be back in the lineup on Thursday vs. the Predators. Oshie will play on a line with David Backes and Patrik Berglund in his return. He has just one assist in eight games this season.

Bishop allowed two goals on 39 shots in a shootout loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Bishop, who draws a rough matchup tonight vs. the Sharks. Regardless of the matchup, Bishop is one of fantasy's top netminders and you only sit him when you have other no-brainer matchups.

If Kostka clears waivers, he would report to the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Kaberle will be reporting to Hartford in an attempt to make a return to the NHL.

Patrick Sharp remains 3-4 weeks away from returning to the lineup after suffering a knee injury.

The San Jose Sharks on Wednesday placed goaltender Alex Stalock on injured reserve and recalled goaltender Troy Grosenick from the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League, the team announced. Stalock is 2-2-1 with a 2.38 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage in five games. He was slated to start Tuesday against the Florida Panthers, but Antti Niemi played instead and made 26 saves in a 4-1 loss. Grosenick, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound native of Brookfield, Wis., is 7-2-1 with a 2.73 GAA and .908 save percentage in 10 games for Worcester. He leads the AHL in wins and ranks second in minutes played (616). He signed a free-agent contract with the Sharks in April 2013.

Cory Schneider has started career high 16 consecutive games. This is the third longest start streak to open a season in Devils' history since Martin Brodeur played 17 straight in 2002-03. So far, Schneider is tied for 32nd in the NHL with a .904 save%.

Martin Jones is expected to make his first start since October 30th against the Penguins, a game in which he only had an .870 save% which was a season low. Currently, Martin Jones is sporting a .929 save% and a 1.73 GAA.

Anderson allowed four goals on 37 shots in a OT loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. Anderson had three great starts prior to Tuesday's rough night, so they will go back to him tonight vs. the Oilers. He is 1-2-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .940 SV% in four starts on the road this season.

Mike Smith currently owns a 6-4-1 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .903 SV% in 11 career games against the Flames.

Lehtonen gave up three goals on 37 shots in a win over the Coyotes on Tuesday. The win snapped a five-game losing streak for Lehtonen, who sits at 5-3-4 with a 2.95 and .906 SV% on the season. He will get the start against a Kings team he allowed three goals on 30 shots against in a 3-1 loss last Tuesday.

Price stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Habs 3-0 win over the Jets on Tuesday. After a three-game losing streak, Price has won each of his last two starts while stopping 59 of 60 shots (.983 SV%). He is a must start regardless of matchup.

Michael Hutchinson gets his third start of the season against the Hurricanes. In his previous start, Hutchinson has posted a shutout against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jhonas Enroth gets the start for Buffalo against Minnesota. His last start was came on November 8th against Pittsburgh. A game in which he posted a .846 save%.