NHL Hockey Player News

Condra was injured in Friday's loss to the Islanders. He is a staple in the Senators bottom-6, only averaging 10:59 TOI. Condra has one goal and three assists in 13 games.

Kulemin was expected to suit up up tonight and being removed from IR confirms that report. Kulemin was injured in the second game of the season and has missed the Leafs last 12 contests. He had two assists in the first two contests and bolsters and already strong lineup even further.

Anderson was shelled in his hometown on Tuesday. He allowed six goals on 40 shots in a 6-5 loss to Chicago. He was given the night off on Friday, but will face the Dallas Stars tomorrow. It isn't a great matchup, but on a quiet night in the NHL - start him if you need him.

Hall will miss his sixth straight game with the knee injury that he suffered on October 19th vs. Ottawa. Hall has battled injuries throughout his career, but hopefully he can turn the corner to good health following his return from the latest injury. Monitor his status throughout the week.

Pavelec gave up three goals on 33 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Blues on Tuesday. It was a heart-breaking loss for the Jets, as Alex Steen lifted one by Pavelec with one minute left in regulation. After a four-game road trip the Jets are back in Winnipeg today, but Pavelec draws a tough assignment against the Blackhawks.

Niemi allowed more than three goals for the first time this season on Wednesday. He gave up four goals on 23 shots in loss to the Kings. He will face the Coyotes tonight, who he held to one goal on 23 shots in a win back on October 5. He is a must-start in all formats, regardless of matchup right now.

Pacioretty missed the last eight games, but will be back in the lineup tonight. The Habs won four of eight games with Pacioretty out of the lineup. Their leading scorer over the last two seasons, has two goals and one assist in five games this season.

Smith was outstanding on Tuesday, turning aside 41 of 42 shots in a win over the Kings. He will face a great Sharks team tonight, a team who has already handed Smith a loss this season.

Niemi allowed more than three goals for the first time this season on Wednesday. He gave up four goals on 23 shots in loss to the Kings. He will face the Coyotes tonight, who he held to one goal on 23 shots in a win back on October 5. He is a must-start in all formats, regardless of matchup right now.

Lundqvist stopped all 29 shots that he faced as he shutout the Sabres on Thursday. This is the 'King Henrik' we have grown accustomed to seeing over the years, hopefully his early season struggles are behind him. He has a solid matchup tonight when the Rangers take on the 4-6-3 Hurricanes who have lost four straight.

After an impressive Oilers debut, Bachman regressed in his second start giving up four goals on 26 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He has another tough matchup tonight against the Red Wings, who have won both of their games on their Western Canada road trip so far.

Eriksson will miss his fifth straight game after being concussed on a hit by John Scott on October 23. "To see him out there, continuing to progress is encouraging...but we're not out of the woods yet until he's cleared to play," said Bruins head coach Claude Julien.

In his first start this season he had it easy. Johnson took on the Sabres, who only threw 16 shots his way - Johnson stopped 14 of them in a 5-2 win. Tonight he would take on the Islanders who fired 57 shots at Robin Lehner last night.

This is from a reporter who was speaking with Jonathan Bernier and James Reimer, looks like we will have to wait until pre-game warmups. If it is Reimer, he is 2-0 with a 0.50 GAA and .988 SV% with a shutout in his last two starts. The Maple Leafs have the best problem right now with both their netminders playing at a high level. Reimer has a 1.99 GAA and .949 SV% on the season, but has a tough mathchup vs. the red-hot Sedin's and the Canucks tonight.

The Bruins do not have a back-to-back so it would be surprising if Johnson starts over Rask. That being said, the goalie who leaves the ice first gets the start the vast majority of the time - so it looks like it will be Johnson. In his first start this season he had it easy. He took on the Sabres, who only threw 16 shots his way - Johnson stopped 14 of them in a 5-2 win. Tonight he would take on the Islanders who fired 57 shots at Robin Lehner last night.

Pavelec gave up three goals on 33 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Blues on Tuesday. It was a heart-breaking loss for the Jets, as Alex Steen lifted one by Pavelec with one minute left in regulation. After a four-game road trip the Jets are back in Winnipeg today, but Pavelec draws a tough assignment against the Blackhawks.

Perron was scheduled to have an MRI on his neck on Friday, so the illness he was dealing with seems to have passed, but now he is dealing with a neck injury. He will miss his second straight game tonight when the Oilers take on the Red Wings. He is eligible to return for Edmonton's next game, Tuesday vs. Florida.

MacDonald is 3-3-1 with a 3.16 GAA and .885 SV% this season. It would not be surprising if a team with goalie trouble (ex. NSH) claims MacDonald.

Hendricks was hurt Thursday when he was hit by Coyotes defenseman Derek Morris and his head slammed the ice.

On Wednesday, Quick gave up three goals on 20 shots but still walked away with the overtime win against the Sharks. The win was his eighth of the season to go along with a 2.56 GAA and .903 SV%. His numbers are still not where his owners would like them, but he should make for a good start tonight vs. Nashville.