Nabokov's (7-6-1, 3.11 GAA, 8.95 SV%) numbers don't show it but he has not been all that bad this season. He has been peppered all on a consistant basis and the Islanders defence has done him no favors. In his last outing he stopped 30 of 33 leading the Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Habs. He has a decent matchup tonight against a Sabres team trying to find their way.
Eminger, 29, had one goal in four games with the Whale after being assigned on Feb. 13. Eminger is scoreless in four games with the Rangers this season.
The Rangers said they will evaluate Del Zotto Saturday morning.
Nash will miss his third straight game with an undisclosed injury.
It likely means that not only is Arron Asham, along with Rick Nash not ready to return to the Rangers’ lineup, but coach John Tortorella does not fancy the idea of playing converted defenseman Stu Bickel up front for a second straight game.
With DiPietro on waivers and likely to be demoted to the AHL, Poulin will serve as the backup to Nabokov.
Malkin was injured early in the third period of the Penguins’ win over Florida on Friday. He did not finish the game after sliding into the end-zone boards. The back of his head appeared to bounce off the boards, and Malkin’s neck snapped back in a seeming whiplash motion. Malkin was slated for further medical evaluation Saturdayis not expected to play against Tampa Bay at home on Sunday
MacDonald has given up three goals in each of his three appearances with the Flames this season.
Giguere has won each of his two starts this season, but will be up against a tough Ducks team that didn't play Saturday
Varlamov has won his last two starts, including a shutout against the Blues
Hedberg has been solid in 4 appearances this season (1.72 GAA, .935 sv% and a shutout)
Tarasenko was hit hard on Wednesday and suffered a concussion. He has been placed on IR and like all concussions they are very unpredictable. It appears Tarasenko is going to miss at least a week but monitor his status in the next couple of days.
This is a tough break for Read and the Flyers. Read had just started to get hot scoring 4 goals in the last 8 games but this injury ends his fantasy season.
Niemi only allowed one goal on 26 shots in his last outing vs. a tough Blues team. It doesn't get any easier for him tonight when he will face the NHL's best team, the Chicago Blackhawks.
Niemi only allowed one goal on 26 shots in his last outing vs. a tough Blues team. It doesn't get any easier for him tonight when he will face the NHL's best team, the Chicago Blackhawks.
Ellis is 3-1-0 with a 1.74 GAA and .943 SV% this season. He has a tough matchup vs. a high scoring team in Tampa Bay.
Howard allowed 3 goals on 24 shots in last night's loss to the Blue jackets. The Red Wings are now on a 5 game skid (0-3-2) and will keep rolling Howard as they try to get back on track tomorrow vs. a tough Predators team.
With Corey Crawford back from injury Karlsson has been sent down to the AHL.
Reimer skated today but still is not quite ready to return to the Maple Leafs net. He could be back next week.
Green was a game-time decision for the last two games and sat out both. It appears he will be a game-time decision again tomorrow so monitors his status prior to puck drop.
