Rask was beat up for six goals on 28 shots in loss to the Red WIngs on Wednesday. The Bruins just did not show up for this one and left Rask hung-out to dry. Expect a better Boston team today, and as usual Rask is a must-start.
Reimer allowed six goals on 21 shots in a blowout 6-0 loss to the Blue Jackets on Monday. After the ugly loss, Reimer gets a good opportunity to get back on track with the Maple Leafs in Buffalo. The Sabres are 5-20-1… I'd say you start him.
Seidenberg has missed the last four games because of a lower-body injury. Seidenberg was hurt on his first shift against the Rangers on November 18.
Schneider allowed a single tally on 35 shots in a win over the Kings on November 21. He was given the next three starts off but will be back in between the pipes tonight. His two wins don't tell the whole story, Schneider has a great 1.87 GAA and .925 SV%.
Muller said Sekera, who skated early Friday morning, is undergoing an MRI and his status is "day to day." He was not sure if Sekera, who has three goals and two assists in the past four games, would be able to play Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. With defenseman Tim Gleason out with a lower-body injury, Mike Komisarek will play his seventh game of the season.
Lupul is expected to be out of action for two weeks, so his placement on IR allowed Toronto to recall Carter Ashton.
Ashton has appeared in 13 games with Toronto this season. He has averaged 7:56 TOI while recording one assist and 12 penalty minutes.
Lehtonen gave up five goals on 18 shots in a bad loss to the Blues last Saturday. He was given Tuesday's game off in a last minute change, but appears to be in line to start tonight. He has a tough matchup with the Blackhawks in town, Lehtonen is 2-3-2 with a 2.26 GAA and .926 SV%.
Reimer allowed six goals on 21 shots in a blowout 6-0 loss to the Blue Jackets on Monday. After the ugly loss, Reimer gets a good opportunity to get back on track with the Maple Leafs in Buffalo. The Sabres are 5-20-1… I'd say you start him.
Bryzgalov stopped all 33 shots that he faced to record the shutout in his first start as an Oiler. It was a tremendous first start for the eccentric Russian netminder, and the Oilers will turn to him again tonight vs. Columbus. It is another good matchup for him and should be able to record his second win.
Ward surrendered three goals on 22 shots, but was able to record the 4-3 win. It was his second straight win, but the third time in four starts that he has allowed three goals. He should be a good start tonight with the Devils in town.
Miller allowed three goals on 31 shots in a loss to the Canadiens on Wednesday. This has become a reoccurring theme for Miller. Play well, but still on the hook for the loss. With just four wins in 19 outings, it is hard to trust Miller even though his last win did come against the Maple Leafs, who he faces tonight.
Read is taking part in warm-ups which is a good sign that he is in this morning. Read missed Wednesday's contest, but it appears he will come in and Zac Rinaldo will likely come out. Read has eight goals and three assist in 23 games.
Pavelec allowed one goal on 26 shots in a win over the Devils on Monday. He has been good in November going 5-3-1 with a 2.52 GAA and .922 SV%. He has a solid matchup vs. the Flyers this morning.
Laich reportedly is dealing with lower-body tightness, so he gives way to Jay Beagle this afternoon. Consider Laich day-to-day.
Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Predators on Wednesday. He will get another crack at the Oilers after giving up four goals on 18 shots and being pulled in the second period. It is not the best matchup considering the Oilers have won four out of their last five while outscoring their opponents 19-8.
Neuvirth allowed three goals on 31 shots in a loss to the Canadiens last Friday. It was an OK outing, but the Capitals couldn't overcome three first period goals. He will get another shot at the Habs today, in what could be a decent spot start after a strong showing last time.
Howard allowed four goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Senators last Saturday. He was given the next two games off in favour of Jonas Gustavsson because coach Mike Babcock believed he needed a breather. He has not won since November 1st and is 1-3-4 with a 3.03 GAA and .897 SV% in November. He has a good matchup vs. the Islanders this afternoon.
Neuvirth allowed three goals on 31 shots in a loss to the Canadiens last Friday. It was an OK outing, but the Capitals couldn't overcome three first period goals. He looks like he is in line for another shot at the Habs today, in what could be a decent spot start after a strong showing last time.
Lundqvist stopped 31 of 33 shots he faced in a win over the Panthers on Wednesday. I was a nice bounce-back game for him after his beat up by the Lightning on Monday. He draws a tough assignment taking on the Bruins this afternoon.
