Anisimov suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday’s and did not return. He played just 10:28 before retiring to the dressing room for the evening. Anisimov is going to be evaluated further and a more detailed injury report should be released.
Miller stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the Canucks 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets on Friday. It was his second straight shutout and fourth straight win while plotting a 1.25 GAA and .954 SV%. He enters play this afternoon with a 152 minute shutout streak.
Smith has missed the last five games with a hand infection he suffered in a fight with Nick Foligno. With Smith being activated, the Red Wings have assigned Xavier Ouellet to Grand Rapids. Smith has six points (2G / 4A) in 18 games this season.
Komarov caught an elbow to the back of the head/neck from Alex Ovechkin. Komarov seemed a bit dazed and left for the dressing room immediately. The elbow looked inadvertent and there was no penalty called on the play. There’s no word on how long Komarov will be out.
There is not much information about the nature or the severity of Gaborik’s injury. The Kings don’t play again until Tuesday, so expect a more detailed injury report in the coming days and monitor his status leading up to Tuesday’s game vs. the Bruins.
Quick allowed five goals on 23 shots in the Kings loss to Dallas last Saturday. He was given the last two games off with Martin Jones drawing both starts of the back-to-back. Quick draws a tough matchup tonight vs. the Blackhawks.
Lindback allowed two goals on nine shots after replacing Kari Lehtonen on November 18th. He has really struggled this season and could be making his last start of the season tonight if he struggles.
Backstrom stopped all 12 shots that he faced after replacing Darcy Kuemper in the Wild’s 4-0 loss to the Kings on Wednesday. He has a 2.04 GAA and .914 SV% in seven games this season. He is a risky start with the Blues in town.
Rinne stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Predators win over the Oilers on Thursday. HE has won his last five and leads the NHL in wins with 15. He is a must-start every time he gets the nod.
There is no word on if Letang suffered and injury. He could have been injured in warmups. Robert Bortuzzo will be in the lineup.
Hedman is on the ice for warmups so all signs are pointing to him returning.
Greiss allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Penguins loss to the Islanders last Saturday. Despite the loss, Greiss has been really good, posting a 2.46 GAA and .924 SV% in four games this season. If you are looking for a spot-start tonight, Greiss might be your guy as they get set to take on the Hurricanes.
Bishop stopped 16 of 19 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Rangers on Wednesday. Bishop has now won four of his last five starts with a 2.24 GAA and .903 SV% and should make for a great fantasy start tonight vs. his former team.
Lindback allowed two goals on nine shots after replacing Kari Lehtonen on November 18th. He has really struggled this season and could be making his last start of the season tonight if he struggles.
McElhinney allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Flyers on November 14th. He will start tonight after a six-game break. He has just one win with a 3.66 GAA and .887 SV% on the year.
Goc suffered the injury in the Penguins loss to the Hurricanes last night. Andrew Ebbett has been recalled and will replace Goc in the lineup tonight.
Schneide allowed four goals on 32 shots in a shootout loss to the Red Wings last night. The Devils will continue to ride Schnieder as he gets both starts of the back-to-back. He draws a rough matchup against an Islanders team that has won five of six.
Tokarski gave up five goals on 34 shots in the Habs loss to the Rangers last Sunday. He is 3-2-0 with a 2.37 GAA and .919 SV% in five starts this season. He is a great spot-start option tonight with the Sabres in town.
Backstrom stopped all 12 shots that he faced after replacing Darcy Kuemper in the Wild’s 4-0 loss to the Kings on Wednesday. He has a 2.04 GAA and .914 SV% in seven games this season. He is a risky start with the Blues in town.
Crawford stopped 23 of 24 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Ducks last night. He will get the back-to-back starts tonight in Los Angeles.He has won five of six and is one of the hottest goalies in the league right now. Crawford is 6-3-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .931 SV% in the road this season.
