NHL Hockey Player News

Varlamov allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Avs loss to the Oilers on Monday. How does he lose to Edmonton twice in less than week? I mean come on Varlamov, not even Anders Lindback would do that. Varlamov comes in as a loser of four of his last five while posting a 3.38 GAA and .903 SV% in the process.

Berra allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Avs loss to the Sharks on Wednesday, but Patrick Roy will stick with him tonight in Anaheim. Berra has posted a 2.21 GAA and .930 SV% in his last two starts and one relief appearance. He will be in tough tonight against a Ducks team who have won their last four straight.

Berra made 33 saves on 34 shots in the Avs win over the Canucks on Saturday. Semyon Varlamov started the last two games, but Berra will start the next two with Varly going on Saturday. Berra comes in having stopped 59 of the last 61 shots (.967 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he will take on a Sharks team who have lost five of their last eight.

Johnson practiced on Tuesday but he was reportedly still labouring quite a bit so he will not travel out to California for the Avs’ upcoming three-game Cali-trip.

Cullen has missed the last four games and will miss his fifth consecutive game tonight vs. the Canucks. Despite not playing tonight, his participation in the morning skate is a good sign that he will be available for Saturday.

Neal returned to the ice this morning, but will be held out of the lineup tonight vs. the Canucks. Tonight will be the ninth consecutive game that he has missed. However, skating this morning is a good sign that he should be available for Saturday’s game vs. Dallas.

Tarasov has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, so he has been reassigned to the minors, which suggests that Mike Brown is set to return to the lineup.

Lundqvist allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Rangers 4-2 loss to the Capitals in his return from a neck injury on Saturday. Cam Talbot struggled on Sunday as well, so the Rangers will go back to King Henrik tonight in Winnipeg. Lundqvist has gone 11-5-1 with a 2.16 GAA and .925 SV% on the road this season.

Ward stopped 21 of 22 shots in the Hurricanes victory over the Devils on Saturday. He was given Sunday night off, but it looks like he will be back in goal tonight in Washington. Ward has not faced the Caps this season, but he has struggled on the road—so far Ward is 7-13-1 with a 3.01 GAA and .897 SV% away from home.

Rinne allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Predators win over the Capitals on Saturday. He was given Sunday night off, but he will be back in goal tonight. He comes in on a four-game winning-streak while posting a 1.74 GAA and .938 SV%. He will be taking on a Vancouver team who has won four of his last six games.

Vasilevskiy is scheduled to get one start per week and with the Lightning on the tail-end of a back-to-back, he is expected to get the nod tonight vs. Toronto. Vasilevskiy made 33 saves in a 4-3 win over Florida in his last start. Vasilevskiy is an excellent option tonight against a Maple Leafs team who have lost seven of eight.

Lundqvist allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Rangers 4-2 loss to the Capitals in his return from a neck injury on Saturday. Cam Talbot struggled on Sunday as well, so it looks like the Rangers will go back to King Henrik tonight in Winnipeg. Lundqvist has gone 11-5-1 with a 2.16 GAA and .925 SV% on the road this season.

Schneider allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Devils loss to the Ducks on Sunday. Schneider has lost four games in a row while posting a 2.56 GAA and .910 SV%. Schneider has gone 2-1-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .945 SV% in his first three starts against the Blue Jackets this season.

Luongo missed Sunday’s schedule start because his previously injured shoulder was a little banged up. He will get back in tonight, coming off of a 22-save performance in the Panthers 3-2 OT loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. Since coming back from the injury, Luongo has gone 3-1-1 with a 1.96 GAA and .922 SV% in five starts.

Nash missed Saturday’s game after being hit in the head with a puck in warmups. Ultimately the fluky incident caused a concussion and will keep Nash out of Tuesday’s game.

Hammond was pulled after allowing five goals on 22 shots in the Senators loss to the Rangers last Thursday. He missed the last two games with a minor back injury but he will be back in goal tonight in Detroit. Hammond has gone 14-1-1 with a 1.91 GAA and .938 SV% since being recalled. Tonight he will face a Red Wings team who have lost three of four, but have scored four goals in each of those contests.

Pavelec surrendered four goals on 24 shots in the Jets 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday. The loss snapped his six-game winning streak, but he will start his third straight and his eighth in the Jets last nine games. Overall he is 6-2-0 with a 1.51 GAA and .950 SV% in the month of March. Pavelec posted a 38-save shutout in his only start vs. the Rangers this season (Nov. 1st).

Hammond was pulled after allowing five goals on 22 shots in the Senators loss to the Rangers last Thursday. He missed the last two games with a minor back injury but he will be back in goal tonight in Detroit. Hammond has gone 14-1-1 with a 1.91 GAA and .938 SV% since being recalled. Tonight he will face a Red Wings team who have lost three of four, but have scored four goals in each of those contests.

Schneider allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Devils loss to the Ducks on Sunday. Schneider has lost four games in a row while posting a 2.56 GAA and .910 SV%. Schneider has gone 2-1-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .945 SV% in his first three starts against the Blue Jackets this season.