Hamonic has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury, but he will return to the lineup tonight in Ottawa. With Hamonic back in, Scott Mayfield will be a healthy scratch. Hamonic has two goals and six assists in 41 games this season.
Halak stopped 25 of 26 shots in the Islanders shootout loss to the Canucks on Sunday. Since returning to the Islanders crease, Halak has gone 1-2-1 with a 2.21 GAA and .930 SV%. Halak will take on the Senators for the second time this season—in their first meeting he allowed three goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 OT loss.
Varlamov allowed one goal on 28 shots in Colorado’s win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Varlamov has won two in a row while allowing just two goals on 65 shots (.969 SV%). Varlamov draws a tough matchup vs. the Blues who have won five of their last six games, including three in a row.
Quick allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Kings win over the Stars on Tuesday. Quick has won three of his last four and has gone 9-1-1 with a 1.72 GAA and .938 SV%. Quick has been outstanding and he draws an excellent matchup tonight with the Wild in town. Minnesota has lost five in a row and Quick stopped 25 of 26 shots in a 2-1 OT win against them back in October.
Niemi gave up four goals on 39 shots in the Stars loss in San Jose last Saturday. Niemi has dropped four straight games while posting a 3.75 GAA and .878 SV%. The Stars have struggled recently, but they draw a strong matchup tonight vs. a banged up Oilers squad. I his first start in Edmonton, he allowed two goals on 24 shots in a 2-1 OT loss.
Granberg has been a healthy scratch in the last four games, but will be in the lineup tonight in Winnipeg. Granberg has no points in 13:12 TOI in his season debut on January 9th. Anthony Bitetto will be a healthy scratch with Granberg back in.
Rinne allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Predators loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday. Rinne has lost five consecutive starts while posting an ugly 3.73 GAA and .845 SV%. Rinne has struggled mightily in the last month, winning just two of his last nine games with a 3.39 GAA and .868 SV%. Don’t rely on Rinne the No. 1 netminder you drafted him as.
Despite leaving Monday’s game after crashing into the net , Hoffman will play tonight vs. the Devils. Hoffman will skate on a line with Zack Smith and Mark Stone.
Hoffman suffered a neck injury Monday, but he is on the ice for warmups, so it doesn’t look like he will miss any time. Expect an update about five minutes before puck drop.
Turris will not play on Thursday because of an ankle injury he suffered on Monday. The Senators have a back-to-back tonight and tomorrow, so his status for Friday’s game is also up in the air.
Rask stopped 38 of 39 shots that he faced in the Bruins win in Montreal on Tuesday. It was an outstanding performance from Rask, who usually struggles against the Habs. He has now won two in a row while allowing just three goals on 68 shots (.956 SV%). He is a great option tonight vs. the Canucks—he stopped all 17 shots he faced in a 4-0 shutout win in their first meeting.
Gagner had six points (1G / 5A) in nine games with Lehigh Valley but has been recalled to play with Sean Couturier out of the lineup with a lower-body injury. Gagner has five points (2G / 3A) in 18 games this season.
Vatrano, 21, has registered six goals and one assist in 30 games with the Bruins this season. He heads back to Providence where he has collected 10 goals and two assists in 10 games this season.
Krejci has been out since December 27th, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Canucks. Krejci was excellent before getting hurt, so be sure to insert him back into your lineups tonight. Frank Vatrano has been reassigned to Providence (AHL) to make room for Krejci to be activated.
Cowen will be in the lineup for the first time since December 29th. Marc Methot will come out of the lineup due to an injury and the Senators are hoping Cowen’s time off will help rejuvenate him.
Ekblad has missed the last four games with a concussion he suffered on a hit from Matt Hendricks on January 10th. Ekblad is expected to play vs. the Blackhawks, but Willie Mitchell will not play due to an undisclosed injury. Ekblad has 19 points (9G / 10) and a plus-17 rating in 42 games this season.
Kuemper allowed two goals on 17 shots in the Wild’s loss to the Devils on January 10th. With Devan Dubnyk back, Kuemper has served as the backup for the last four games, but he will start on the second game of the Wild’s Wednesday-Thursday back-to-back. Kuemper comes in at 1-0-3 with a 2.24 GAA and .917 SV% on the road this season.
Rinne allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Predators loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday. Rinne has lost five consecutive starts while posting an ugly 3.73 GAA and .845 SV%. Rinne has struggled mightily in the last month, winning just two of his last nine games with a 3.39 GAA and .868 SV%. Don’t rely on Rinne the No. 1 netminder you drafted him as.
Mrazek allowed two goals on 18 shots in the Red Wings loss to the Blues on Wednesday. Brian Elliott stood on his head at the other end and prevented Mrazek from winning his 17th of the season. Despite the loss, Mrazek is still 5-1-1 with a 1.41 GAA and .951 SV% in the month of January and tonight he faces the Sabres who he is 2-1-0 with a 2.96 GAA and .907 SV% against this season.
Jones allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Sharks win vs. the Stars last Saturday. Alex Stalock started on Monday, but they’ll go back to Jones tonight in Arizona. Jones has won four straight games while posting a 1.95 GAA and .935 SV%. Tonight he meets an impressive young Coyotes team, who comes in having lost three straight.
