Bobrovsky did not follow up his Vezina Trophy winning season with the greatest home opener. He allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. He heads to Long Island for a matchup with the 1-0-0 Islanders tonight.
Crawford allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 6-4 win over the Capitals in the season opener. It was a tough start for Crawford. The game was wide-open offensively with the talented Caps in town, so it should not be too discouraging. He will face Steven Stamkos and the Lightning tonight.
The 21-year-old Bournival will make his NHL debut tonight following the news of Pacioretty's absence. He had 10 goals and 20 assists (30 points) in 69 games for the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) last season.
Pacioretty participated in the optional skate this morning, but has been ruled out. He stated yesterday that he was hopeful he would be in the lineup tonight, but unfortunately for his owners. he is not. Michael Bournival will jump into the lineup with Pacioretty out.
With Nikolai Kulemin out, Abbott will make his NHL debut in the Maple Leafs home opener.
The injuries continue to mount for the Maple Leafs. The means Spencer Abbott will draw into the lineup and is expected to play with Nazem Kadri and Joffrey Lupul.
The 2013-14 regular season could not have started any better for Fleury. He stopped all 27 shots he faced, recording shutout number one on the season. He will face a Sabres team tonight that has only scored one goal in their first two games.
Earlier in the week Rielly was working with Jake Gardniner, but he will start tonight's game with Cody Franson as his partner. He has all the tools of an emerging offensive-defenseman. He is a great skater who moves the puck effectively. His play in his own zone still needs some work but for all fantasy purposes he is good. He had 12 goals and 42 assists (54 points) in 60 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) last season.
Sulzer had three goals and one assist in 17 games with the Sabres last season.
Thomas looked good in his first NHL action in almost a year and a half. He stopped 25 of the 27 shots he faced in a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars. Tonight he will take on Jaroslav Halak and the Blues, who looked really good in their first contest (4-2 win vs NSH). With 11 games on the NHL schedule tonight, you probably have a better option.
Steve Mason did not have a great season opener, so the door is open for Ray Emery to cement himself as the Flyers starter. He was unbelievable with the Blackhawks last season (17-1-0 / 1.94 GAA / .922 SV%). He will try to get off to a good start in his second stint with the Flyers as they take on the Habs tonight.
Nabokov started the season off with a win over the New Jersey Devils last night. He stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win. He will be back in the cage tonight at home versus an 0-1-0 Columbus team.
Miller registered one shot and an even plus/minus rating in 11:58 of playing time in the Rangers season opener.
McLaren is still expected to miss a few weeks.
There has been no word whether Kulemin's absense is injury or personal related. For now he is being replaced by Spencer Abbott. Expect an update following the morning skate.
Reimer looked good in his first start of the season allowing three goals on 37 shots. He is locked into a battle with Jonathan Bernier, who also played very well in his first start. Reimer dominated the Senators last season going 3-0-0 with 1.67 GAA, .960 SV% and one shutout.
Dubnyk struggled in the season opener allowing five goals on 28 shots in the 5-4 loss vs. Winnipeg. “I am not worried about Dubnyk," head coach Dallas Eakins said. He was excellent against the Canucks last season going 3-0-1 with a 1.68 GAA, .943 SV% and one shutout.
Nabokov started the season off with a win over the New Jersey Devils last night. He stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win. He is expected to be back in the cage tonight at home versus Columbus.
Abbott had 13 goals and 20 assists (33 points) in 55 games for the Marlies last season.
Josi scored five goals with 15 assists (18 points) in 48 games for Nashville last season. He just signed a seven year contract extension with the Preds this offseason. He is a key part of their blueline, so they can not afford to lose him for an extended period of time. Expect an update tomorrow.
