Haula missed the last two games after being injured on Monday vs. the Rangers. Haula will return to centre the Wild third-line. He has one goal and a plus-3 rating in seven games this season.
Backes has been cleared to play after missing just one game with a concussion that he suffered on Tuesday vs. Dallas. With no lingering concussion-like symptoms, Backes will return and centre the Blues top-line tonight. He has two goals and three assists in eight games this season.
Pavelec stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Jets 2-1 loss to the Devils on Thursday. He has allowed just five goals in his last three starts, but he remains an inconsistent option and should only be started when he has good matchups.
Crawford missed the last six games with an upper-body injury but will be back between the pipes tonight in Toronto. He has won four of his three starts with a 1.66 GAA and .926 SV%. A matchup with the Maple Leafs should make for a nice fantasy start.
Forsberg, 21, will make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Devils. The 2011 seventh round pick was 1-2-0 with a 2.36 GAA and .921 SV% with Springfield (AHL) this season. He makes for a risky spot-start in his first NHL game behind a banged-up Blue Jackets squad.
Smith allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Coyotes 2-1 loss to the Panthers on Thursday. He has lost four of his last five starts with a 3.53 GAA and .885 SV%. His struggles make him a risky fantasy start right now, but against the winless Hurricanes he should be able to pick up a W.
Kuemper allowed three goals on 28 shots in a win over the Sharks on Thursday. It was a quality bounce-back performance for Kuemper after a tough night vs. the Rangers. He is 5-2-0 with a 1.70 GAA and .927 SV% on the year. He has a tough matchup, but he is 4-0-0 at home this season.
Holtby allowed four goals on 22 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on Wednesday. He has alternated wins an losses in each of his seven starts this season. If his streak continues he is on pace for a win tonight vs. the Lightning.
Fleury stopped all 36 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the Kings on Thursday. He has won six of eight starts with a 2.13 GAA and .926 SV% to start the year. He is an absolute must-start tonight vs. the Sabres.
Luongo stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Panthers 2-1 win over the Coyotes on Thursday. Bobby Lu has a 2.32 GAA and .926 SV% in seven starts this season. He looks like the Luongo of old right night now and is working his way into the fantasy starter conversation.
Lundqvist gave up four goals on 30 shots but still walked away with the 5-4 win over the Wild on Monday. He has won four of five while posting a .928 SV%. He draws a good matchup vs. the Jets, get him in your lineup.
Fleury stopped all 36 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the Kings on Thursday. He has won six of eight starts with a 2.13 GAA and .926 SV% to start the year. He is an absolute must-start tonight vs. the Sabres.
Ward gave up three goals on 24 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. He is 0-3-1 with a 3.95 GAA and .840 SV% to start the season. Carolina is still without a win, so stay away from Ward and Anton Khudobin for now.
Bishop gave up three goals on 27 shots in the Lightning's 4-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday. He has won four of his last five starts while posting a 2.82 GAA and .902 SV%. He is 4-0-1 with a 2.16 GAA and .911 SV% at home this season.
Ward gave up three goals on 24 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. He is 0-3-1 with a 3.95 GAA and .840 SV% to start the season. Carolina is still without a win, so stay away from Ward and Anton Khudobin for now.
Quick allowed three goals on 43 shots in the Kings 3-2 OT loss to the Flyers on Tuesday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak, but Quick definitely can not be blamed for that defeat. He comes into play on Friday with an 5-1-2 record and he ranks first in SV% (.950) seventh in GAA (1.78). A matchup vs. Detroit is not great, but he is a must-start regardless of his opponent.
Lupul stepped on a stick at practice and fell on his hand. Lupul was hoping to play on Friday, but an X-ray revealed a break. Leo Komarov will play with Nazem Kadri and Phil Kessel tonight with Lupul out.
Bernier stopped all 10 shots.. yes TEN shots…that he faced for his first shutout of the season on Tuesday vs. Buffalo. It was just his second win of the year but he has been much better posting a 1.84 GAA and .932 SV% over his last four outings. Tonight he has a good matchup vs. an injury riddled Blue Jackets lineup
Burrows caught Emelin with a nasty elbow last night and it will cost him three games. He will miss the Canucks back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday as well as next Tuesday's game vs. Colorado. He is eligible to return on Thursday in San Jose. With Burrows out, Jannik Hansen moved up to the second line.
Lehtonen allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Stars 4-3 OT loss to the Blues on Tuesday. Lehtonen has been average in seven starts this season, posting a 2.90 GAA and .907 SV%, however he has yet to lose in regulation (4-0-3). Tonight he will face the Ducks who were shutout by St. Louis last night.
