Ellis was injured while blocking a shot in Saturday’s win over the Senators. Ellis has had a slow start to the season, registering just one assist in five games. Consider him day-to-day.
The NHL suspended Barrie for charging and interference on Despres, who was injured on the play. Barrie is a first time offender so it was surprising to see him get three games. With Barrie out, look for Brad Stuart to get back into the lineup on Sunday.
Elliott allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Blues win over the Oilers on Thursday. Elliott has won all three of his starts this season while posting a 2.00 GAA and .912 SV% this season. This afternoon he will face a Jets team that has averaged 3.60 goals per game in five games this season.
Berra stopped all 35 shots that he faced in Colorado’s shutout win over the Ducks on Friday. After such a strong performance, it is not surprising to see Patrick Roy going back to Berra tonight vs. the Kings. Berra will take on a Los Angeles team who has just four goals in four games this season.
McElhinney allowed one goal on seven shots after replacing Sergei Bobrovsky in last Saturday’s loss to the Rangers. McElhinney went 12-14-2 with a 2.88 GAA and .914 SV% last season. After Bobrovsky struggled mightily in the first five games of the season, it isn’t surprising to see the Blue Jackets turn to McElhinney.
Stalock will make his season debut after Martin Jones won his first four starts of the season. Stalock went 8-9-2 with a 2.62 GAA and .902 SV% as Antti Niemi’s backup last season. He will face the 2-1-1 Islanders who have scored 11 goals in their first four games.
Marchand missed two games with a concussion but he will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Coyotes. He has no points and seven shots on goal in two games. With Marchand back, Brett Connolly will be scratched.
Rask allowed six goals on 23 shots in the Bruins loss to the Lightning on Monday. Rask has had a terrible start to the season. He has registered 4.72 GAA and .846 SV% in three consecutive losses. Rask will start vs. a Coyotes team who has gotten off to a great start to the season.
Talbot allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Oilers loss to the Blues on Thursday. Talbot has lost all three of his starts so far this season while posting a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV%. The Oilers are 27th in the NHL in scoring, so Edmonton will need to find some scoring before Talbot starts picking up wins.
Smith was pulled after allowing three goals on 17 shots in the Coyotes loss to the Wild on Thursday. Smith, who was very impressive in his first three starts, struggled starting on back-to-back nights. He will get back between the pipes tonight against the Bruins. The Bruins offence has been clicking this season, but their defence has been suspect.
Zajac missed Friday’s game vs. the Sharks, but he was on the ice for practice this morning and is expected to be in the lineup on Sunday vs. the Rangers.
Schneider allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Devils’ shoutout loss to the Sharks on Friday. It was a great outing for Schneider, but this is what you can expect from him all season—great splits, but no wins. This afternoon he will be in tough vs. Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers. Schneider was 0-1-1 with a 3.42 GAA and .891 SV% vs. New York last year.
