Thomas stopped 20 of 21 shots in 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The Panthers were all over the Maple Leafs in this one and Thomas made the necessary saves to preserve the victory. Tonight he meets the Red Wings for the fourth time this season. He has had a lot of success vs. his hometown team (Flint, MI native) going 3-0-0 with a 2.21 GAA and .911 SV% against Detroit this season.
Nabokov stopped all 22 shots he faced in a 1-0 victory over the Capitals on Tuesday. It was Nabby's 10th win and second shutout in 27 starts this season. He gets a great matchup tonight with the Calgary Flames in town.
Neuvirth stopped 27 of 28 shots in a 1-0 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. The Caps were unable to put one by Evgeni Nabokov, so Neuvirth was the tough-luck loser. In his three consecutive starts he went 1-1-1 with a 2.90 GAA and .913 SV%. Tonight he will run into a Jets squad who have been a completely different team under Paul Maurice (9-2-0).
Cullen has missed the last four games, but the Preds have been off since Saturday, ginning Cullen ample time to heal. Through 53 games this season, the 37-year-old playmaking centre has five goals and 17 assists.
Phillips will miss his sixth straight game tonight. He skated on his own in a track suit this morning, but did not join the team for the official morning skate, so he will not play vs. the Sabres tonight.
This suggests that Green could play tonight, but after the Capitals recalled two defensemen this morning, that seems unlikely. Green will likely be held out until after the Olympics, as reported on Tuesday. If he plays tonight, we will update you.
Wey made his NHL debut on December 7 against the Nashville Predators at Verizon Center. The 6’3”, 212-pound defenseman appeared in 14 games with Hershey this season, registering three points (1G / 2A) and 16 penalty minutes. Wey began the season with the Reading Royals (ECHL), tallying three assists in eight games.
Brouillette played in 29 games with Hershey this season, registering 14 points (9G / 5A) and 10 penalty minutes. The 5’11”, 196-pound defenseman scored a power-play goal on Sunday against Norfolk and ranks first among Bears defensemen in goals this season.
Kane found out about his grandfather Donald's death just before the Blackhawks' 5-3 victory over the Kings that night. He went on to record two goals and an assist, pointing to the sky after his first goal of the night to honor his grandfather. Friday is the Blackhawks last game before the Olympic break, so up next for Kane is Sochi with Team USA. Look for him to be back on the ice with the Blackhawks on February 27 in New York.
Halak gave up four goals on 31 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Senators on Tuesday. After losing two in row, Halak gets a tough matchup tonight when he faces the Bruins. In his first outing vs. the B's he stopped 29 of 31 shots in 3-2 shootout win.
Howard stopped all 16 shots that he faced after replacing Jonas Gustavasson, who left after the first because of dizziness on Monday. Howard sits at 11-12-9 with a 2.70 GAA and .913 SV% this season and draws a strong matchup against a Panthers team who have lost four of six.
Lehtonen allowed a single goal on 28 shots in a win over the Coyotes last night. He draws the back-to-back start as he looks for his 22nd win of the season. He will take on a Sharks team who have lost four of five, but still can not be taken lightly.
Lehtonen allowed a single goal on 28 shots in a win over the Coyotes last night. Dan Ellis was the only netminder on the ice at this morning's optional which usually indicates that Lehtonen would draw the start. The late start will force us to wait until 10:00 p.m. EST warmups to confirm the Stars starter.
Stamkos fractured his right tibia on November 11 in a game against the Boston Bruins and he subsequently had surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital to place a titanium rod in the tibia. He has missed 39 regular season games to this point. "Today is obviously very disappointing for me," Stamkos said. "I honestly believe that we did everything possible in order to have my injured leg ready in time for the Olympics, but I realize you can't force healing.
Hiller allowed one goal on 26 shots in a 2-0 loss to the Stars on Saturday. He has now lost four of his last five starts while allowed 11 goals on 140 shots (.921 SV%). He will be in tough tonight wit the Blackhawks in town.
Berra stopped 25 of 26 shots in a tough-luck 2-0 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. It was a strong performance for the Swiss Olympian, but the Flames O could not find a way past Carey Price. Berra's 3.11 GAA and .894 SV% should be a reason to keep him on the waiver wire.
Going the other way is David Steckel. Etem has skated in 26 games this season and has racked up 10 points (6G / 4A) and a plus-2 rating.
Kindl will be replaced by Brendan Smith in the remaining two games and should be 100 per cent following the two-week break.
Burish has yet to suit up this season after undergoing back surgery in October, but will return to the Sharks fourth line tonight.
Stalock stopped four of five shots after replacing Antti Niemi on Monday. In his four most recent starts he has two wins (both shutouts) with a 1.18 GAA and .949 SV%. Tonight he will face a Stars team who have won five of seven.
