NHL Hockey Player News

Dubnyk starts for the Oilers.

Dubnyk allowed three goals on 23 shots in an overtime win over the Panthers on Tuesday. It was his first win since Ocotber 22, so it was nice to see Dubnyk return on a high-note after missing three games with an ankle injury. Tonight he has a much more difficult matchup when the Oilers take on the Lightning.

Devan Dubnyk
Niemi will start vs. Vancouver.

After a ridiculous start to the season, Niemi has lost three straight starts. Niemi has allowed four goals in two of his last three starts and has seen his GAA bump up to 1.88. We are not worried about Niemi but he takes on the Canucks tonight, which isn't an ideal matchup.

Antti Niemi
Luongo starts for the Canucks.

Luongo turned aside 30 of 32 shots in a shootout loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday. It was another strong performance from Bobby Lu, who hasn't allowed more than two goals in any of his last five games. Tonight he would face a good Sharks team - however they have lost three straight.

Roberto Luongo
Updating an earlier report. Hall will play tonight vs. Tampa Bay.

17 days after spraining his left knee. It’s well ahead of the four-week prognostication after the second-degree sprain when hit by Eric Gryba. Hall will have to wear a brace on his knee the rest of the season, but that’s a small price to pay to be back, for Thursday’s game on a line with Sam Gagner and Nail Yakupov.

Taylor Hall
Flyers said earlier after media left that Emery will start tonight

Emery gets the nod against the same Devils team that he shutout on Saturday. After going 17-1-0 with a 1.94 GAA and .922 SV% with the Blackhawks last season, Emery really hasn't been given a chance this season. So far he is 1-2-0 with a 3.59 GAA and .870 SV%, but he has a great matchup tonight.

Ray Emery
Enroth starts vs. the Kings.

Enroth was shelled for six goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Ducks on Saturday. It was his first poor outing of the season and he will look to bounce back tonight vs. the Kings.It is not a great matchup, so he is a risky spot start option this evening.

Jhonas Enroth
The Predators have assigned Filip Forsberg to AHL Milwaukee.

Forsberg has struggled in his first full season with the Predators. The 19-year-old has one one goal and four assists with a minus-8 rating in 11 games. He has seen his ice time diminish in recent games, so he will head to the AHL where he will see plenty of ice time. Taylor Beck has been recalled with Forsberg going down.

Filip Forsberg
All Quick owners should be excited about an unlikely early Quick confirm!

Quick was beat up for four goals on 17 shots in a loss to the Predators on Saturday. He has had four days off since his last start, so he and the Kings should be well rested when the Sabres come to town tonight. The Sabres are a great matchup for Quick, making him a must-start.

Jonathan Quick
Burns (face) will not play tonight vs. Vancouver.

Burns will miss his eighth straight game since being injured in a collision on October 19. He continues to practice with the Sharks but is not ready to return to the lineup. He will likely return at some point during the Sharks upcoming road trip that starts on Sunday in Winnipeg.

Brent Burns
Dubnyk is expected to get the nod for the Oilers.

Dubnyk allowed three goals on 23 shots in an overtime win over the Panthers on Tuesday. It was his first win since Ocotber 22, so it was nice to see Dubnyk return on a high-note after missing three games with an ankle injury. Tonight he has a much more difficult matchup when the Oilers take on the Lightning.

Devan Dubnyk

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