Varlamov is 3-4-0 with a 2.41 GAA and .919 SV% so far this season. The Avs are banged up at forward and are having a hard time finding the back of the net. The Avs and Stars are very similar teams so it's a good matchup both ways.
The Sharks have a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday and it is likely that Greiss gets the start tonight against Anaheim and Niemi against the Blackhawks tomorrow. Check back closer to game-time for confirmation.
With Josh Harding struggling early this season it looks like Backstrom is going to get a chance to take the #1 job and run with it. Backstrom has a good matchup tonight against the Coyotes. The Wild shuffled their lines today so they're hoping for some more offensive production to help Backstrom. He is a good start tonight.
Tonight will be Reimer's 5th straight start (2-2 in the last 4.). Reimer is the apparent #1 in Toronto now and has been playing very well and has actually turned into a decent fantasy option. As long as he continues to get the starts he could be useful in fantasy as long as you play the match-ups.
Lehtonen (3-2-1, 2.62 GAA, .924 SV%) finally got a win after a 4 game losing skid and will be back between the pipes tonight after getting the Stars last game off. He has played better than his numbers would suggest but also has let in some softies. He has a good matchup tonight against the Avs.
Miller got lit up yesterday by the Habs but the Sabres are going to go back to him again today against Florida. The Sabres are giving up the most shots per game in the NHL right now which makes it tough on Miller. However the Panthers make for a pretty easy matchup.
This goalie controversy keeps getting better with each passing game. Luongo will start his 4th straight game and is coming off of back to back wins. He has only allowed 3 goals in the last 3 games and is a must-start while he is hot.
Wilson has 3 assists and is a +6 in 8 games this season. He has never scored more than 21 points in a season so he isn't a great fantasy option but was off to a good start this season.
Theodore just ended a 4 games losing streak with a win against the Jets, and will be back between the pipes this afternoon. Theodore and the Panthers are struggling to win games, there are much better fantasy goalie options.
Make sure you get him out of your lineup if possible.
This is good news for fantasy owners of Elliott as he will be guaranteed the next two starts. Elliott is 3-2-0 with a 2.34 GAA and .900 SV% not bad numbers for Elliott but not as good as Halak. This is a mini audition for Elliott, if he plays well in these two games he will likely see more starts going forward.
This is good news for fantasy owners of Elliott as he will be guaranteed the next two starts. Elliott is 3-2-0 with a 2.34 GAA and .900 SV% not bad numbers for Elliott but not as good as Halak. This is a mini audition for Elliott, if he plays well in these two games he will likely see more starts going forward.
Allen was brought up to serve as Brian Elliott's backup while Halak is out with a groin injury. He has no fantasy value.
Elliott will get at least the next two starts while Halak is out. The Blues expect to have Halak back by next weekend.
There is no timetable for Kesler's return but the fact that he is on the ice is promising. The Canucks could use the return of Kesler and he doesn't look too far off.
Nabokov is 4-0-1 in his last 5 starts and has a 3.14 GAA and .906 SV% on the season. His numbers leave little to be desired but he is giving the Islanders a chance to win and they are capitalizing. If Nabby can cut down on the goals against he could be a decent fantasy option.
Sekera left Saturday's game after suffering a lower body injury and will not play today. T.J Brennan will enter the Sabres lineup as his replacement.
No confirmation on whether or not Nabby will be the starter but it appears as if he will be. Nabokov is 4-0-1 in his last 5 starts and has a 3.14 GAA and .906 SV% on the season. His numbers leave little to be desired but he is giving the Islanders a chance to win and they are capitalizing. If Nabby can cut down on the goals against he could be a decent fantasy option.
Ribeiro leads the Capitals with 8 points (1 G, 7 A) and has been the lone bright spot in an otherwise gloomy start for the Capitals. The Caps are hoping his playmaking will set up some scoring chances for Ovechkin to get off the cold-streak he is on right now.
Yet another injury for an already banged up Red Wings blueline. Ian White could be back on Tuesday and expect Brian Lashoff to fill in for Smith .
