NHL Hockey Player News

Berra will start in goal Flames.

Berra stopped 21 of 22 shots in a OT win over the Oilers on Saturday. Berra was able to out-duel Ben Scrivens and walk away victorious in the 'Battle of Alberta'. Tonight, he will face the Wild, who he is 1-1-0 with a 4.58 GAA and .805 SV% against this season.

Reto Berra
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Drewiske cleared waivers and has been assigned to Hamilton (AHL).

Drewiske underwent offseason shoulder surgery and has not suited up this season. He will go down to Hamilton to get back into game shape in an attempt to be recalled by the Canadiens.

Davis Drewiske
Berra expected to get the nod for the Flames.

Berra stopped 21 of 22 shots in a OT win over the Oilers on Saturday. Berra was able to out-duel Ben Scrivens and walk away victorious in the 'Battle of Alberta'. Tonight, he will face the Wild, who he is 1-1-0 with a 4.58 GAA and .805 SV% against this season.

Reto Berra
Quick starts for the Kings.

Quick stopped 24 of 25 shots in a 3-1 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. He has been excellent in two starts since returning from the Olympics. In wins over the Canes and Flames he has posted a 0.50 GAA and .980 SV% with one shutout. Tonight he will get the call against the Habs who are 2-0-1 since the Olympic break.

Jonathan Quick
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The Lightning have returned Kristers Gudlevskis to Syracuse (AHL)

After a spectacular performance in the Olympics, Gudlevskis did not get into a game with the Lightning during Anders Lindback's conditioning stint. He returns to the AHL where he is 11-8-2 with 2.69 GAA and .900 SV%.

Kristers Gudlevskis
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The Lightning have recalled Anders Lindback from Syracuse (AHL).

Lindback has not played a game since January 30 because of an ankle injury. He was in Syracuse on a conditioning stint, but has been activated from IR and will reclaim his spot as Ben Bishop's backup.

Anders Lindback
Hanzal (lower-body) is questionable for Tuesday.

Hanzal suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's loss to the St. Louis Blues. He will continue to get treatment prior to tomorrow's game, but monitor his status throughout the day. Hanzal has 15 goals and 22 assists (37 points) in 55 games this season.

Martin Hanzal
Howard vs. Brodeur on Tuesday.

Howard allowed one goal on 20 shots in a 2-1 OT win over the Canadiens last Wednesday. The Red Wings continue to deal with a ton of injuries and will need Howie to be exceptional for them down the stretch. He draws a strong matchup tonight, but the Wings will be without Datsyuk and Zetterberg among others.

Jimmy Howard
Dillon (lower-body) will be a game-time decision.

“He’ll take warm-ups," said head coach Lindy Ruff. "We’re still hopeful that he may be able to go for us, but that’s going to be a game-time decision.” So there is a chance he can play, and they can certainly use him. The 6-4 defenseman leads the team in hits with 128 and is second in blocked shots (behind Alex Goligoski) at 111. Dillon is second on the team in time on ice at 21:25 per game, third in defenseman scoring with 14 points and first in goals by a defenseman at six.

Brenden Dillon
Lehtonen gets the start for the Stars.

Lehtonen allowed four goals on 21 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Lightning on Saturday. Despite outshooting Tampa Bay 41-21, the Stars were unable to get two points. Lehtonen will look to bounce back tonight as he draws a great matchup vs. the Sabres. Lehtonen is 1-1-0 with a 2.56 GAA and .902 SV% since getting back from Sochi.

Kari Lehtonen
Budaj will make his fourth straight start tonight.

Budaj allowed three goals on 25 shots in a OT win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He is now 2-0-1 with a3.12 GAA and .885 SV% since becoming the Habs temporary starter with Carey Price battling a lower-body injury. Budaj enters play tonight in Los Angeles with a 7-3-1 record, 2.14 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this season.

Peter Budaj

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