Enroth stopped 43 of 44 shots to earn his fourth victory of the year on Thursday. It was Enroth's best game of the season by a long shot. He was given the following night off, but will need a similar performance tonight with the Blackhawks in town. The matchup is terrible, I would advise you to look elsewhere.
Ryan Miller has started his career with the Blues at 4-0 which has held Elliott to the bench, until now. Tonight he will get the call in the second game of a back-to-back against the Wild. Elliott is 15-5-2 with a 2.08 GAA and .917 SV% this season, but the Blues have just two back-to-backs left this season, so it doesn't look like he will see much crease-time down the stretch.
Rinne stopped 20 of 22 shots in a loss to the Blues on Thursday He has now allowed five goals on 41 shots (.878 SV%) since returning from a long layoff. Tonight it looks like he will go head-to-head with Sergei Bobrovsky as the Blue Jackets are in town. It is a fairly strong matchup for Rinne to record his first win since October 19.
The Americans appeared to be a pretty big winner at the trade deadline. While they lost Brayden McNabb, it looked like they would be getting a scorer in Nick Deslauriers and a veteran NHL-caliber defenseman Rostislav Klesla.Following Friday night's Amerks' 4-1 win over Rochester, head coach Chadd Cassidy said he did not know what would happen with the former Coyotes D-man. "I haven't talked to him myself. He is not here. I worry about the guys who are here," Cassidy said.
This comes as no surprise, Hanzal had been listed as doubtful prior to Saturday's contest. Tonight will mark the third consecutive game that Hanzal will have missed.
Clarkson was questionable to play after leaving practice right away this morning. Fraser McLaren will draw in on the fourth line.
Khudobin allowed three goals on 43 shots in a loss to the Rangers last night. It was the fourth straight game that Khudobin has faced more than 30 shots, a streak that should come to an end against a Devils team who ranks 29th in shots. Khudobin is 1-2-0 with a 2.29 GAA and .936 SV% in March.
Stastny played just one shift before departing for the dressing room. The Avalanche announced that his return was questionable, but with just five minutes left in the third period, it is safe to say he will not be back. We will likely receive an update following the game or within the next 24 hours.
McLaren will likely draw into the Maple Leafs lineup tonight with David Clarkson questionable to play due to a leg injury.
Rinne stopped 20 of 22 shots in a loss to the Blues on Thursday He has now allowed five goals on 41 shots (.878 SV%) since returning from a long layoff. Tonight it looks like he will go head-to-head with Sergei Bobrovsky as the Blue Jackets are in town. It is a fairly strong matchup for Rinne to record his first win since October 19.
Lander has registered 17 goals and 28 assists (45 points) in 42 games with the Barons this season.
Jensen was a first-round pick (29th overall) in the 2011 NHL draft. He appeared in two games with the Canucks last season, his only two NHL games of his career. He has registered 15 goals and five assists (20 points) in 51 games with Utica (AHL) this season. He will skate on the top-line with Ryan Kesler and Chris Higgins.
Budaj allowed five goals on 23 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Coyotes on Thursday. Budaj has now lost three of five while posting a 3.28 GAA and .871 SV% since Carey Price was injured. The Sharks have gone 3-1-1 while scoring 4.00 goals per game since the Olympic break, so Budaj's matchup is an ugly one tonight.
Rundblad was acquired from the Coyotes on Tuesday. Rundblad was the 17th overall pick in 2009, but has never fully developed into the two-defenseman scouts were expecting. He had one assist in eight games with the Coyotes this season.
Scrivens allowed two goals on 34 shots in a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday. That is back-to-back wins with more than 30-saves for Srivens… That will make his fantasy owners happy! Tonight, he takes on his former team as the Kings invade Rexall Place. He is 5-4-0 with a 2.11 GAA and .941 SV% since coming to Edmonton.
Budaj allowed five goals on 23 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Coyotes on Thursday. Budaj has now lost three of five while posting a 3.28 GAA and .871 SV% since Carey Price was injured. The Sharks have gone 3-1-1 while scoring 4.00 goals per game since the Olympic break, so Budaj's matchup is an ugly one tonight.
Price's absence from the morning skate is not good news for the Canadiens. When they acquired Devan Dubnyk at the trade deadline, it raised questions as to how serious Price's injury is. No practice today suggests that Price will miss his seventh straight game with the lower-body injury.
Mrazek has been recalled to back-up Jimmy Howard on Sunday because Jonas Gustavsson has a sore groin. Mrazek has gone 1-3-0 with a 1.64 GAA and .924 SV% with the Red Wings this season.
Howard allowed three goals on 25 shots in a 3-2 OT loss to the Avalanche on Thursday. He was given Thursday night off, but will be back in the crease Sunday afternoon when the Wings host the Rangers. Detroit is clinging to the final wild card spot in the East so they need a big day from Howie.
Murray injured his knee in Monday's win over the Maple Leafs. He was expected to return again this season, but after undergoing surgery he is done for the year. This is a tough break for the Blue Jackets and Murray, who was having a great rookie season. Murray had three goals and 17 assists (20 points) in 61 games this season.
