Lecavalier was hit in the foot by Sami Salo slap-shot yesterday. The x-rays being negative is good news for Lecavalier, there is no timetable for his return yet.
Weiss has missed the Panthers last four games with an groin injury, but Florida will welcome him back this afternoon. Weiss only has 1 assist in 3 games this season but is Florida's best center so his points will come.
Pacioretty was expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks after his appendectomy, but it looks like he has made a speedy recovery and could play today. Monitor his status before game-time.
Wisniewski fell awkwardly into the boards last night and suffered a concussion. Wisniewski has been off to a solid start this season with 2 G and 3 A in 9 games, the only problem is his +/- playing on Columbus. No timetable has been set for his return, monitor his status as concussions are tricky.
Erskine isn't fantasy relevant.
Quick only had 13 saves on 14 shots in his last outing against the Predators, and took the loss in overtime. Quick has actually played much better than his numbers indicate (2-2-2, 2.43 GAA, .907 SV%) and should start to pile up the wins. Quick was 5-1-0 against the Ducks last year, he is a must start regardless but that makes you feel even more comfortable
Rinne finally registered his first win of the season in his last outing. Despite the low win total Rinne has actually played well this season he's just run into some bad luck. He has a tough matchup tonight though against the only undefeated team left in the NHL (San Jose Sharks).
Quick only had 13 saves on 14 shots in his last outing against the Predators, and took the loss in overtime. Quick has actually played much better than his numbers indicate (2-2-2, 2.43 GAA, .907 SV%) and should start to pile up the wins. Quick was 5-1-0 against the Ducks last year, he is a must start regardless but that makes you feel even more comfortable.
Price's hot streak continues as he has now won 5 consecutive games. He'll get the nod again on Sunday after recording the win on Saturday against the Sabres. The Canadiens have been playing great as off late so Price is a must start at this point.
The Capitals goaltending situation has been a roller-coaster ride this season. Holtby recorded his 1st win of the season on Friday against the Flyers, so it looks like the Capitals will ride their 'hot goalie'. I guess one win is hot for the Capitals at this point who only have 2 wins in 8 games.
Anderson saved 34 of 35 shots that he faced on Friday in a losing effort. Anderson continued his stellar play this season and it looks like the Sens are going to turn to him in every situation especially the way he has been playing. Ride the hot streak.
Smith returned from injury last night and allowed 3 goals on 24 shots in a overtime loss to the Stars. Smith has struggled thus far this season and hasn't lived up to the expectations after his dazzling season last year. He gets another crack at the Stars tonight, hoping for a better result.
Ellis has 2 starts a 2 wins. He has a league best 0.75 GAA and .977 SV%, he could be worth a spot start tonight against Philadelphia who continues to be hit by the injury bug.
Simmonds got hurt yesterday after getting elbowed in the face by Capitals D-man John Erskine. No word on how long he will be out but he won't play tonight. Make sure to get him out of your lineup.
Bad news for the Stars and Whitney. Look for either Riley Smith or Brenden Morrow to move into a top-6 forward role to replace Whitney.
Bachman will get his first start of the year tonight for the Stars as they are playing the tail-end of a head-to-head tonight against the Coyotes. Lehtonen will likely start the vast majority of the starts this season so Bachman does not have any fantasy value.
Garon was victorious in his first start of the season and will see his second start tonight against the high-powered Rangers offense.
Niemi and the Sharks will put their undefeated record on the line tonight against the Predators. Niemi has been a fantasy stud so far this season. He is 6-0-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .933 SV%. With as hot as the Sharks have been this season Niemi is a must start in all fantasy formats.
Bryzgalov is 2-5-0 with a 2.31 GAA and .918 SV% this season. Bryz has played well but can't get any goal support. The Flyers will find their way soon enough and Bryz should be just fine. He should be considered a high-end #2 fantasy option.
Hiller is 2-1-1 with a 3.43 GAA and .868 SV% is a solid #2 fantasy goalie but nothing more. He has a tough matchup tonight against the Kings.
