Gaborik said on Saturday that he was "very close" to returning, looks like he was not kidding and he will be back today. Gabo missed the last eight games with an undisclosed injury, but look for him to skate on the top-line today vs. the Canes. He had one assist in three contests before being hurt.
Quick allowed four goals on 34 shots in Friday's loss to the Red Wings. After winning five in a row, Quick has dropped each of his last two games while allowing seven goals on 77 shots (.909 SV%). However, he is a must-start regardless of his matchup and it happens that he has a glorious matchup today.
Ward stopped all 25 shots that he faced in the 3-0 win over the Coyotes last night. It was Ward's first shutout since March of 2012 and the Canes first win on the season. It has been a struggle so far and despite getting in the win column last night, they will be in tough tonight vs. the Kings.
Larsson, 22, has been recalled to fill-in for Marcus Foligno who is banged up. Larson has three goals and five assists (8 points) in nine games with Rochester this season. He has totalled four assists in 29 career NHL games.
Neuvirth surrendered four goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. He got no help at all. The Sabres only managed to fire TEN shots at the Toronto net, so Neuvirth would have had to be ridiculous to get to a shootout tied 0-0. He gets the call tonight vs. the Red Wings, but look at the other options.
Ferland suffered a concussion on the play, which likely played a hand in the four game suspension. Expect Victor Bartley to get into the lineup with Volchenkov suspended.
Klein still has a lot of swelling in his foot after blocking a Jacob Trouba slapper on Saturday. With Ryan McDonagh out as well the Rangers will call up two defensemen this afternoon.
Hiller surrendered three goals on 31 shots in the Flames win over Nashville on Friday. Hiller's success continues and he will make his third consecutive start tonight in Montreal. He is 4-2-1 with a 1.82 GAA and .941 SV% so far this season and is a low-end number-1 option right now.
Lack allowed seven goals on 48 shots in a blowout loss to the Avalanche in his last start on October 24th. He has allowed 12 goals on 87 shots (.862 SV%) in his first three starts of the season. He will look to be better tonight against a Predators team who are off to a 6-2-2 start to the year.
Horvat's two weeks conditioning stint is up and has been recalled. Horvat failed to record a point in five games in Utica. He could be in the lineup on Sunday with Alex Burrows suspended.
Talbot stopped all 12 shots that he faced in a relief effort of Henrik Lundqvist on October 12th. He only made two appearances in October, but the Rangers said he will see more playing time in the month of November. He has allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) this season.
McDonagh suffered the injury on Saturday on a hit from Evander Kane. This is a tough break for the Rangers, who are already without Dan Boyle because of a broken hand. Expect the Rangers to recall a defenseman later today.
Price allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Habs loss to the Canucks on Thursday. The loss snapped a five game winning-streak for Price, who is a must-start tonight vs. the Flames. He comes into tonight with a 2.48 GAA and .920 SV%.
Despite taking part in the optional morning skate and Frederik Andersen sitting out, it looks like the Ducks will roll with Gibson tonight. He has won two of three with a 1.02 GAA and .964 SV% since being recalled, so I think it safe to say he has earned tonight's start. If you were able to buy-low on Gibson last week, give yourself a high-five.
Dubnyk allowed on goal on two shots after replacing Mike Smith on Tuesday. He has a 2.57 GAA and .889 SV% in his two starts and Tuesday's appearance. Arizona is struggling right now, making a Dubnyk a risky-spot start against Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals tonight.
Klefbom, 21, has scored one goal with six assists (7 points) in the first six games with OKC. To make room for the 2011 first-round pick, the Oilers placed Brad Hunt on waivers in order to send him to OKC.
Ferland suffered and upper-body injury in his NHL debut on Friday vs. the Predators. Anton Volchenkov will have a hearing for the hit on Ferland and will likely be suspended. Ferland remains on the active roster, but is unlikely to play tonight, which means Sven Baertschi is in.
Rieder, 21, has recorded four goals and two assists with a plus-two rating in nine games with the Pirates this season. He leads the team in goals and ranks third in points at the time of his recall.
Colborne will miss his second straight game tonight with an upper-body injury he suffered on Tuesday. His designation to IR opened up a roster spot for the Flames to recall Sven Baertschi.
Baertschi, 22, has three assists in 10 games with Adirondack so far this season. The 2011 first round pick (13th overall) has had his struggles in his first three years with the Flames, but with a brash of injuries to their forwards, he will get another shot. He has recorded 24 points (8G / 16A) in 51 career NHL games, but has never been able to stick with the big club.
