Holtby allowed one goal on 25 shots in the 2-1 overtime win in Game 5. The Capitals peppered Lundqvist and it paid off in overtime. They will look to close out the series this afternoon in New York.
Vokoun stopped all 31 shots that the Islanders threw his way in a 4-0 shutout win on Thursday. He is starting because Marc-Andre Fleury (who struggled mightily last year) struggled in the first four games. He will be back in goal for Game 6 where the Penguins will look to close out the series.
Nielsen was hurt in Game 5, but it sounds like he will be able to go tonight. The Islanders will definitely be in trouble if their second line center is unable to play.
Nabokov continues to struggle in the playoffs after having a strong regular season. He allowed for goals on 27 shots in the Game 5, 4-0 loss that puts the Isles on the brink of elimination. It was expected to be a tough series for Nabby but his 4.69 GAA and .847 SV% aren't going to get it done for New York.
Elliott allowed three goals on 25 shots including arguably the softest goal he has allowed all series, in Ot to give the Kings a 3-2 lead in the series. He still holds an impressive 1.88 GAA and .925 SV% in the playoffs.
Quick was tremendous in the crease again in Game 5 when he stopped 34 of the 36 shots directed at him. He will obviously start Game 6 after winning each of his last three starts. His 1.69 GAA and .942 SV% are second and third respectively amongst playoff goalies.
Holtby allowed four goals on 34 shots and was bested by Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers 4-3. He only allowed one goal in the first two games of the series combined (at home), but has allowed eight in the last two (on the road). They Head back to Washington tonight where Holtby will look to get the Capitals back on track.
Lundqvist stopped 27 of 30 shots in the Game 4, 4-3 win that knotted the series up at two games a piece. The rangers head back to Washington for Game 5 tonight where they will lean on 'King' Henrik to give them the lead in the series.
With Mark Fraser out Gardiner will get bumped up to the Maple Leafs second pair and J.M Liles will slide into his old spot on the third pair. Gardiner played very well in Game 4, he had two assists, three hits and three blocked shots in 27:45 of ice time. The only downfall of his game on Wednesday was his four giveaways.
With Marc Staal still out with his eye injury, Eminger will play again in Game 5. He played just 5:54 but was a plus-1 in Game 4.
Staal played on Monday but then missed Wednesday's Game 4 and will miss Game 5 tonight. He must not have felt comfortable with his limited vision in Monday's game.
Rask was great yet again stopping 45 of 48 shots in the Game 4 OT win in Toronto. His .932 SV% has him ranked fifth in the playoffs. He and his Bruins teammates will look to close out the series tonight in Boston.
Reimer was peppered yet again in Game 4 when he faced 45 shots. However he allowed four goals including an OT winner to the red-hot David Krejci. The Maple Leafs face elimination in Boston tonight and they will need Reimer to be better than he has ever been. He has a 3.33 GAA (15th/19) and a .914 SV% (11th) to this point.
As good as Jimmy Howard has been in the series for the Red Wings, Hiller has been a rock for the Ducks as well. He stopped 29 of the 31 shots that the Red WIngs threw as him in Game 5. His 2.08 GAA and .930 SV% both rank sixth amongst NHL playoff goalies.
This would be a big loss for the Islanders. It is already going to be tough enough to win the next two games vs. the Penguins but to have to do it without your second line center makes it even more difficult. Nielsen has two assists through five games.
With Martin Erat out Wilson will make his NHL debut in a huge Game 5 between the Capitals and Rangers. He had 23 goals and 35 assists in 48 games with the Plymouth Whalers. He also had 17 points in 12 playoff games.
Julien hasn't made decision on whether it's Bartkowski or Hamilton in.
Burish was slashed in the hand by Vancouver's Alex Edler at 16:35 of the second period and did not play for the remainder of the game.
Colaiacovo has been hampered by injuries this season and only appeared in six games with the Red Wings and two games with Grand Rapids (AHL). He only recorded one assist in the six games with the Wings this season. He will enter the lineup in a crucial Game 6, the Wings hope he won't have any rust.
Lashoff was the victim of a Ben Lovejoy dangle that won the Ducks Game 5 which might be the reason why he is sitting the pine tonight.
