NHL Hockey Player News

Weise brings some extra grit to the the Habs lineup. He has three goals and nine assists (12 points) in 44 games this season.

The Canucks get a puck moving defenceman who has 11 assists and minus-4 rating in 46 games with the Habs. With Kevin Bieksa and Chris Tanev out, the Canucks were in need of a D-man and they get one at a cheap price.

Lack gave up four goals on 34 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Jets on Friday. He will get a second straight start as the Canucks save Roberto Luongo for the Bruins tomorrow. He will face a Red Wings team who have scored 17 goals in their last five games (3.4 G/PG).

Harrold has been out since December 7, but could play tonight. The Devils did not have a morning skate, so we won't have any word until 5:30 p.m EST. Harrold has two assists and a minus-5 rating in 21 games this season.

Ward was back on the ice with the Hurricanes this morning and could return to the crease on Tuesday vs. the Jets. Anton Khudobin has been great while Ward is out, so the two will likely split the duties heading into the Olympic break.

Ramo was injured in Saturday's contest, but there is still no word on the severity of his injury. Joni Ortio has been recalled and is skating with the Flames while Ramo can't.

Giguere allowed one goal on 20 shots in relief of Semyon Varlamov in a loss to the Leafs on January 21. After a strong start to the season, Giguere has fallen way behind Varlamov in terms of starts. He has not recorded a win since December 6, but draws a good matchup tonight in New Jersey.

Letang will miss his third straight game and will go for further evaluations. Pens head coach Dan Bylsma is not sure whether or not Letang is fighting a serious illness. We should no more after Letang gets more tests done.

Fleury allowed three goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He sits at 29-13-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .917 SV% on the season. He will get his 24th home start of the season tonight vs. Ottawa. He is 19-3-0 in Pittsburgh this year.

Bryzgalov gave up two goals on 27 shots in a win over the Canucks last Monday. Ben Scrivens has played very well in his last three starts, so Bryz will need a good outing tonight in Buffalo to say in conversation as the Oilers number-1. The Sabres have lost eight of their last 10, so Bryzgalov should make for a great start.

Gustavsson gave up five goals on 28 shots in a 5-0 loss to the Flyers on Tuesday. 'The Monster' finished January with a 2-1-1 record, 3.36 GAA and .893 SV%. He has not been great as of late, but draws a good matchup tonight vs. a Canucks team who have lost three in a row.

Crawford stopped 38 of 39 shots in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Sharks on Saturday. It was a fantastic outing, but the Blackhawks were stymied by Antti Niemi at the other end. Tonight he will face a Kings team who have scored just two goals in their last five games.

Letang has missed the last two games with an illness and his absence this morning suggests that he will not be available for tonight's game either. We will get an update following the skate.

Jaskin has one goal in six games with the Blues this season. When in the AHL he has recorded 13 goals and 12 assists (25 points) with a plus-11 rating in 32 games.

Schneider stopped 30 of 33 shots in a loss to the Predators on Friday. He has dropped three of his last four starts despite allowing only eight goals (2.00 G/PG). The first time he faced the Avalanche he allowed one goal on 38 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss.

Laich did not play a ton in Friday's loss to the Wings and will not play at all today. He will get an early jump on his Super Bowl party as he nurses a groin injury. Laich's inability of staying healthy cripples his fantasy value.

Green was listed as a game-time decision, but will miss his second consecutive game. Tyson Strachan will stay in the lineup with Green still sidelined. Keep an eye on him leading up to Tuesday's tilt with the Islanders.

Montoya turned aside 34 of 35 shots in a win over the Blackhawks last Sunday. When called upon, Montoya has posted a 2.22 GAA and .925 SV% in 16 appearances this season. If you need a Sunday spot-start, here you go!

Price stopped 34 of 36 shots in a 2-1 OT loss to the Lightning on Saturday. Price was excellent in defeat and will get both starts of the back-to-back set when the Habs take on the Jets this afternoon. Winnipeg has won seven of their last nine, but Price is still a good Sunday play.

Green missed Friday's loss to the Red Wings, but could suit up today in Washington. With only two games on the schedule, you can fit him into your lineup without any risk. Green has seven goals and 23 assists in 51 games.