NHL Hockey Player News

Parenteau's original timetable was 4-6 weeks, tomorrow would mark the three-week point. This is a good sign that Parenteau should be ready for the Avalanche's playoff run.

Gionta was injured in Saturday's game and did not return. He has nine points (4G / 5A) with a minus-9 rating in 61 games this season.

Brodeur gave up two goals on 27 shots in a shootout loss to the Coyotes last Thursday. He has lost four straight started while giving up 10 goals on 116 shots (.914 SV%). You can't pin these losses on Marty, the Devils have been shutout in two of the four and have only totalled four goals. Brodeur enters play tonight with a 8-7-4 record, 2,34 GAA and .907 SV% at Prudential Center this season.

Merrill was injured when a Travis Hamonic slapshot deflected into his face on Saturday. He probably won't be in the lineup tonight, so the Devils have recalled Adam Larsson.

Larsson has only one goal and two assists in 20 games with the Devils this season. While in the AHL he has registered 19 points (3G / 16A) in 32 games. The Devils have a couple of defensemen who are banged up, thus the Larsson recall.

Pageau, 21, has appeared in 21 games with Ottawa this season, registering two points (two goals) and 10 penalty minutes. In 44 AHL games this season, Pageau has recorded 17 goals and 24 assists for 41 points. He could get into the lineup tonight vs. Carolina because Colin Greening is battling an undisclosed injury.

Greening missed last night's contest vs. Calgary, and Ottawa recalled JG Pageau this morning, suggesting Greening will miss at least tonight's game vs. Carolina.

Toews was drilled by Penguins defenceman Brooks Orpik with 6:30 remaining in the second period on Sunday night. The two were going for a loose puck. Toews got up slowly and was seen holding his left arm on the bench before heading down the runway. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville says he doesn't think the injury is serious, but the team would know more on Monday.

Ellis allowed three goals on 18 shots in a loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. He has yet to win a game while posting a 4.36 GAA and .841 SV% with Florida. It is tough to warrant Ellis as a spot-start in the fantasy playoffs, regardless of the strong matchup.

Grigorenko initially refused to report to Quebec, preferring to develop in Rochester of the AHL. An agreement between the NHL and the CHL does not allow teenagers to play in the AHL. With the Remparts’ season over, Grigorenko is allowed to play in the AHL. Grigorenko has dominated at major junior level, scoring 178 points over parts of three seasons with Quebec. He had 48 points in 28 games for the Remparts after his demotion.

Plekanec missed Saturday's game due to personal reasons, but will be back at practice tomorrow which suggests he will be ready to go on Tuesday.

Abdelkader is taking part in line rushes during pre-game warmups while Todd Bertuzzi is not, so it looks like Abdelkader will be back in after missing the last seven games.

Bishop allowed two goals on 28 shots in a 4-3 win over the Sabres last night. He will get the start on back-to-back nights as the Lightning gear up to take on the Wings in Detroit. He has won six of his last seven with a 2.37 GAA and .918 SV%. He is a 4-0-0 with a 1.21 GAA and .957 SV% vs. Detroit this season.

Bishop allowed two goals on 28 shots in a 4-3 win over the Sabres last night. It looks like he will get the start on back-to-back nights as the Lightning gear up to take on the Wings in Detroit. He has won six of his last seven with a 2.37 GAA and .918 SV%. He is a 4-0-0 with a 1.21 GAA and .957 SV% vs. Detroit this season.

Lehner allowed two goals on 41 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. He has one win in his last seven starts with a 3.74 GAA and .897 SV%. He makes for a decent spot-start option tonight with the Flames in town.

Hutton stopped 32 of 33 shots in a 6-1 win over the Sabres on Thursday. Hutton sits at 3-2-0 with a 1.76 GAA and .930 SV% in March and will start vs. the Capitals at home where he is 8-4-1 this season.

Halak gave up four goals on 36 shots in a shootout loss to the Kings on Tuesday. He has lost back-to-back games in the shootout, but has a good Sunday matchup tonight in Nashville. Halak is 4-2-2 with a 2.34 GAA and .929 SV% since arriving in Washington.

Ramo allowed three goals on 41 shots in a 4-3 win over the Rangers on Friday. Ramo has won three of four with a 1.97 GAA and .940 SV% since coming back from a knee injury. He will take on the Sens in Ottawa. Ramo has gone 6-6-4 on the road this season.

Scrivens allowed three goals on 51 shots in a win over the Ducks. After losing three in a row, Scrivens dazzled with a nice win against Anaheim on Friday. Scrivens is seeing an average of 37.33 shots per game. When your seeing that many shots per night, it is difficult to have a lot of success.

Crawford allowed three goals on 23 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. you can't fault him for the loss, the Bruins are virtually unbeatable right now. Crawford has gone 7-4-0 with a 1.74 GAA and .928 SV% this month and won his only other start vs. the Pens this season.