NHL Hockey Player News

Holtby starts for Washington.

Holtby stopped 33 of 35 shots in a shootout win over the Wild on Thursday. He was given Saturday night off, but will be back in the cage tonight vs. the 13-2-0 Avalanche. Holtby has won six of his last seven, so it would be hard to bench him - unless you have the goalie categories locked up.

Braden Holtby
Bryzgalov will start with Oklahoma City in the AHL. The Barons play at home Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

“I am leaving in the morning. I think it’s going to be one week to get myself in good shape to go to Edmonton. I must play a couple games. If I’m not playing any games, I wouldn’t know what things to work on. Only the games show that.” Bryzgalov says he hasn’t stopped a shot since he spent a couple weeks training with the ECHL team in Las Vegas.

Ilya Bryzgalov
Lack will start on Sunday vs. Anaheim.

Lack allowed one goal on 14 shots in a relief effort on Saturday night. He will get his fourth start of the year tonight - Lack is 2-1-0 with a 2.52 GAA and .912 SV%. He has a tough matchup vs. a Ducks team who have won four straight and seven out of their last eight.

Eddie Lack
Luongo gets the nod for the Canucks.

Luongo gave up two goals on 24 shots in a big divisional win over the Sharks on Thursday. He has won four of his last six games, while not allowing more than two goals in any of those contests. Luongo has been fantastic as of late and is a must-start regardless of matchup. He has another tough divisional matchup tonight vs. LA.

Roberto Luongo
Quick starts for the Kings.

Quick stopped all 19 shots to earn his first shutout of the season vs. the Sabres on Thursday. It was an easy shutout for Quick, but it was what he needed after giving up seven goals in his previous two contests. Tonight he will face the Canucks at home, where he is 6-3-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .890 SV%.

Jonathan Quick
Brodeur starts Sunday.

Brodeur stopped all 22 shots he faced to shutout the Flyers on Thursday. Brodeur has only allowed three goals in his last three starts and while the Devils can't score they don't allow the opposition to put much pressure on their goalies. He should be a solid start on Sunday vs. Nashville.

Martin Brodeur
Rask starts vs. Reimer and the Maple Leafs.

Rask stopped 23 shots in an easy 4-1 win over the Panthers on Thursday. The Maple Leafs have been outshot in 13 straight games, so Rask figures to be in for another quiet night - but when Phil Kessel is on the ice he will need to be on top of his game.

Tuukka Rask
As expected, Fasth (lower-body) was a full participant in Ducks practice today.

Fasth has been out since October 16 and there is no decision yet on whether he'll join Ducks on their upcoming road trip (Nov 12-18). With Frederik Andersen playing well they will not rush Fasth back. Monitor his status following Sunday's contest with the Canucks - they will travel to Florida on Monday.

Viktor Fasth
Hiller starts Sunday.

Hiller stopped 24 of the 26 shots he saw on Wednesday. Hiller registered his seventh win of the season and third in his last four starts. He has a tough matchup tomorrow vs. the Canucks, but the way the Ducks are playing he should be a strong play.

Jonas Hiller
Luongo is the Canucks projected goalie.

Luongo gave up two goals on 24 shots in a big divisional win over the Sharks on Thursday. He has won four of his last six games, while not allowing more than two goals in any of those contests. Luongo has been fantastic as of late and is a must-start regardless of matchup. He has another tough divisional matchup tonight vs. LA.

Roberto Luongo
Quick is the Kings projected starter.

Quick stopped all 19 shots to earn his first shutout of the season vs. the Sabres on Thursday. It was an easy shutout for Quick, but it was what he needed after giving up seven goals in his previous two contests. Tonight he will face the Canucks at home, where he is 6-3-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .890 SV%.

Jonathan Quick

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