Bernier allowed three goals on 41 shots, but that was enough as the Leafs edged out he Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday. The first time he took on the Habs they pushed four past him on 39 shots in a 4-2 Montreal win.
This is great news for the Flames, Russell has missed the last 12 games and was arguably their best blueliner before hurting his knee. On a team that was outscored 113-88 in the 36 games he played, he was impressively a plus-1. Look for him to come back next Wednesday or Friday if coach Hartley's timetable is correct.
Ramo surrendered four goals on 34 shots in a loss to the Predators on Tuesday. It was a shady way to follow-up his first shutout of the season. He will meet the Canucks for the first time this season on Saturday. Vancouver has struggled as of late, but starting Ramo in Vancouver is a risky decision to say the least.
Kuemper allowed one goal on 21 shots in a win over the Oilers on Thursday. The win pushed him to 3-1-0 with a 2.17 GAA and .917 SV% since being recalled on January 2. On Saturday he takes on a mediocre Stars team who have lost seven of their last eight.
Gonchar's injury must have taken effect following the Stars loss to the Bruins on Thursday. He played over 20 minutes last night for the first time since December 19. Monitor the 39-year-old's status following Saturday's morning skate.
There is no word on what kind of injury is ailing the veteran forward, but monitor his status during the Stars morning skate on Saturday. He has 18 points (5G / 13A) in 40 games this season.
Neil has been out of the lineup for the last six games, he suffered a lower-body injury on January 30 vs. Washington. He has been a solid contributor of PIMs (99) to go along with five goals and one assist in 42 games.
Anderson allowed five goals on 23 shots in a 5-4 OT loss to the Canadiens on Thursday. It was an ugly game for Andy, but he gets an opportunity to bounce back quickly when he faces the Rangers tomorrow. He has yet to lose in regulation in 2014 (3-0-2) while posting a 3.13 GAA and .894 SV%.
Price allowed four goals on 44 shots in a 5-4 win over the Senators on Thursday. The Habs established a 3-0 lead 15 minutes in, but found themselves down 4-3 after two. However they were able to edge the Sens out 23 seconds into OT. Against the Maple Leafs this season, Price is 1-1-0 with a 3.02 GAA and .919 SV%.
This is the second time this season that Klesla has cleared waivers. He The former 4th overall pick has just four points (1G / 3A) in 25 games with the Coyotes this season. He returns to the AHL where he has one goal and one assist in six games.
This is the second time this week that Datsyuk has not made it through the full practice. This is obviously not a good sign for Datsyk owners or the Red Wings. He is extremely doubtful to play on Saturday.
Clitsome was one of the Jets better defensemen when he was in the lineup this season. He registered 12 points (2G / 10A) with a minus-5 rating in 32 games. Look for Clitsome in 2014-15.
Sbisa has been out since November 22 with a hand injury, but has progressed to the point where he can play with Norfolk until he is back in game shape, at which point he will be recalled by the Ducks.
With Jonas Hiller back from his illness, the Ducks have reassigned Gibson to Norfolk. His NHL debut will have to wait as he heads back to the AHL were he is 11-9-3 with a 2.61 GAA and .915 SV% this season.
With the Predators acquiring Devan Dubnyk on Wednesday, they have sent Mazanec down which leaves them with Carter Hutton and Dubnyk. Mazanec was 8-10-4 with a 2.80 GAA and .902 SV% this season.
Souray has not played this season and he will not after he gets surgery.
Tatar will play vs. the Kings tomorrow after missing Thursday's game to attend his father's funeral in Slovakia. Tatar will likely replace Mikael Samuelsson.
Howard stopped 47 of 48 shots in a tough-luck 1-0 loss to the Rangers on Thursday. He has been great in his last two starts, stopping 91 of 93 shots (.979 SV%). On Saturday he will face the Kings again, he just stopped 44 of 45 shots in a 3-1 win in L.A on Saturday.
Talbot has not started since January 4 when he stopped 24 of 25 shots in a win over the Maple Leafs. He has had a great year so far, but Henrik Lundqvist has turned things around lately which will limit Talbot's value going forward. On Saturday he will take on the Senators in Ottawa. He is 6-2-0 with a 1.55 GAA and .941 SV% on the road.
Steen has missed the last 11 games with a concussion that he suffered on December 21. Despite all the time that he missed, he is still tied for 5th in the NHL with 24 goals. Steen has had a tremendous season and should be activated in all formats for Saturday.
