Vancouver is in the second game of a back-to-back and Roberto Luongo played on Thursday vs. the Devils. Lack is not Cory Schneider but he has been a serviceable backup through two starts so far. He lost his last outing, giving up two goals on 28 shots vs. Columbus. Lack will face a tough Blues team who is well rested having played their last game one week ago.
It will be LaBarbera's first start since October 15th when he allowed three goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Penguins. He is 1-2-0 and has a 3.21 GAA and .871 SV%. LaBarbera is probably someone you want to avoid against a Coyotes team who has just one regulation loss in their last eight contests.
Talbot allowed two goals on 27 shots in his NHL debut vs. the Flyers on Thursday. It was a solid effort by the 26-year-old but he was still on the hook for the loss. He will have an even tougher matchup on Saturday when he faces a veteran Red Wings team. On a busy NHL day, there are probably going to be better options for you.
Lundqvist who practiced with the Rangers over the last two days, will make the trip to Detroit but may sit once again while Cam Talbot makes his second straight start. The Rangers are having a tough go right now so coach Alain Vigneault likely wants Lundqvist at 100%, rather than risk re-injuring himself. Monitor his status tomorrow prior to the 7 PM EST puck drop.
Backstrom isn't 100 percent yet, but he says he has to "find a way" Saturday night. He stopped all seven shots he faced after relieving Josh Harding on Thursday. In four appearances this season, he has no wins with a 2.98 GAA and .867 SV%. It is hard to start a goalie who is healthy against the Blackhawks, so it might be wise to stay away from this matchup for Backstrom owners.
The Wild has recalled Johan Gustafsson to make the trip and back up Niklas Backstrom Saturday.
Vancouver is in the second game of a back-to-back and Roberto Luongo played on Thursday vs. the Devils. Lack is not Cory Schneider but he has been a serviceable backup through two starts so far. He lost his last outing, giving up two goals on 28 shots vs. Columbus. Lack would face a tough Blues team who is well rested having played their last game one week ago.
Price stopped 31 of 32 shots in a 4-1 win over the Ducks on Thursday. It was a nice bounce back performance after giving up four goals in a loss to the Oilers on Tuesday. He will have a tough go on Saturday when the NHL's highest scoring team is in town.
Pelletier has no points in 13 career NHL games with Chicago and Boston.
Archibald has one goal and one assist to go with 22 PIMS in four games with Utica (AHL).
Brodeur sat and watch Cory Schneider start the last three games but will get the nod on Saturday vs.the Bruins. He has struggled his way through four outings, posting a 3.40 GAA and .865 SV%. Expect those numbers to become more Brodeur-like soon, but not on Saturday against a strong Boston team.
Hutton stymied the Jets for the second time in four days on Thursday. He stoop 34 of 36 shots in the overtime win. He now has a 1.37 GAA and .959 SV% in three appearances as a Predator. He will have a more difficult time on Saturday with the Blues than he did with Winnipeg.
With Cam Ward and Anton Khudobin out with injuries Peters will make his first start of the season. He allowed two goals on 21 shots last night after Ward left the game with a lower-body injury. Peters will be in tough tonight against a good Colorado team.
Anderson stopped all 24 shots he faced in a relief effete on Sunday. Tonight he will likely make his first NHL start when the Ducks take on the Senators. It is a decent matchup, but it would be a risky spot start.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 28 shots in a loss to Detroit in his last start. He has a good matchup tonight vs. a banged up Hurricanes team who is down to their third string goalie.
Howard was yanked 14 minutes into the first period on Wednesday- He allowed three goals on eight shots. It was a tough outing for Howie, after posting a shutout on Monday. He has an awesome chance to bounce back tomorrow, when he takes on a struggling Rangers team.
Lupul suffered a bone bruise in his foot at practice yesterday. If he is unable to go, Josh Leivo will enter the lineup.
Strait should be considered day-to-day, he will be replaced by Radek Martinek.
Martinek scored three goal in 13 games with the Islanders last season.
Murphy is 1-2-0 with a 3.81 goals-against average in three games with Charlotte this season. The Kingston, Ont., native has appeared in two career NHL games with the Hurricanes, playing for 36 minutes without allowing a goal.
