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Stempniak has failed to record a point and is a minus-5 in his last five games. Stempniak is an ugly minus-17 in 26 games and will likely sake a seat tonight against the Bruins.

Cammalleri has not recorded a point and is a minus-5 in his last five games. If he can't go, T.J Galiardi is expected to enter the lineup, if he can go the Galiardi is expected to be healthy scratch.

Bernier allowed two goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Penguins last night. Bernier has lost three of his last four starts while allowing 12 goals. He appears to be getting the call tonight when the Maple Leafs take on the Panthers. It is a solid matchup and a nice setup for Bernier to get back on track.

Holtby was pulled after allowing three goals on eight shots in a loss to the Lightning last Tuesday. He was given the next two games off in favour of Phillip Grubauer, but will be back in net tonight vs. Philadelphia. He first start vs. the Flyers was a pretty eventful one. He stopped all 30 shots he faced and was assaulted by Ray Emery in the 7-0 win. Fortunately for Holtby he will face Steve Mason… To start the game at least.

Giguere allowed three goals on 21 shots in a loss to the Canucks on December 8. It was his first loss of the season after winning his first seven starts. He will make his third start at home tomorrow vs. the Stars, he is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .952 SV% in his first two starts in Colorado.

Hiller stopped 23 of 25 shots in a win over the Oilers on Sunday. It was his fourth consecutive win while only allowing seven goals in that span. Tonight he has a good matchup against a Red Wings team that is decimated with injuries.

Halak allowed three goals on 33 shots but walked away victorious in a 4-3 OT win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He appears to be getting the nod tonight when the Blues welcome the Sharks. The last time St. Louis took on San Jose, Brian Elliott was pulled and Halak stopped 18 of 19 shots in a relief.

Holtby was pulled after allowing three goals on eight shots in a loss to the Lightning last Tuesday. He was given the next two games off in favour of Phillip Grubauer, but appears to be back in net tonight vs. Philadelphia. He first start vs. the Flyers was a pretty eventful one. He stopped all 30 shots he faced and was assaulted by Ray Emery in the 7-0 win. Fortunately for Holtby he will face Steve Mason… To start the game at least.

Clemmensen allowed one goal on 18 shots in a defeat of the Canadiens on Sunday. He has filled in well for Tim Thomas, going 2-0-0 with a 1.44 GAA and .930 SV%. He gets the call tonight with a decently tough matchup against a solid Maple Leafs squad.

Pavelec gave up five goals on 24 shots before being pulled on Saturday against the Stars. He will be back in goal on the second game of a back-to-back vs. the Sabres in Buffalo tonight. December has been a struggle so far, posting a 1-3-1 record with a 3.60 GAA and .872 SV%.

Bishop stopped all 28 shots the Red Wings threw his way in a 3-0 win on Sunday. It was his NHL leading third shutout of the season and 17th win, which is tied for second. He has a good matchup tonight when the Lightning travel to Long Island to take on the Islanders.

Niemi allowed three goals on 23 shots in a loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Niemi has lost four of his last five starts and will have a tough time getting back in the win column with the Sharks traveling to St. Louis. He stopped 21 of 24 shots in a 6-3 win over the Blues on November 29.

Rome left about 14 minutes into the game after getting tangled up with Colorado forward Jamie McGinn near the benches. The Stars announced he had a lower body injury. “It’s the same [injury] that he suffered in practice about ten days ago,” Stars coach Lindy Ruff said. “It looks like he is going to be out.” Rome, who missed the start of the season due to offseason hip surgeries, was playing in just his third game of the season.

Hutton stopped 36 of 38 shots in a win over the Sharks on Saturday. Hutton was stellar last week going 3-0-0 with a 1.21 GAA and .964 SV%, earning him the NHL's third star of the week. He draws a tough matchup against his former team, the Blackhawks.

Hodgson missed the last two games but will play tonight vs. Winnipeg. Hodgson is the Sabres' leading scorer with 18 points (8G / 10A).

Franzen is going through concussion tests after leaving Sunday's game following a hit from Radko Gudas. This is a brutal break for the Red Wings who are now with Franzen, Henrik Zetterberg, Gustav Nyquist, Darren Helm, Stephen Weiss and Justin Abdelkader.

Gustavsson gave up four goals on 25 shots in a loss to the Penguins on Saturday. He looked shaky for the first time all season but will be back in goal tonight against Anaheim. Facing the Ducks is always a tough matchup, but the Red Wings are without six of their top-9 forwards.

Sheahan has six goals and eight assists in 23 games with Grand Rapids this season. He will skate on a line with veterans Todd Bertuzzi and Mikael Samuelsson.

With Nyquist out tonight Riley Sheahan will draw into the lineup. Nyquist is considered day-to-day but groin injuries usually keep a player out for 7-10 days.

Miller stopped 30 of 32 in a loss to the Senators on Thursday. Miller has won just two of his last eight starts with a 2.51 GAA and .924 SV%. He has a decent matchup tonight against a Jets team on the back-end of a back-to-back, but he remains a risky start because of the Sabres lack of scoring and defence.