The Blackhawks who still haven't lost in regulation this season will turn to Ray Emery to keep their hot-streak going. Emery has started in 3 games this season posting a 3-0-0 record with 2.59 GAA and .920 SV%. He has a decent match-up against an up-and-down Sharks team.
Howard had a great performance against the Kings on Sunday but looked shaky last night vs. St. Louis. The road doesn't get any easier for him as he will take on one of the NHL's hottest teams, the Anaheim Ducks. Howard has been a solid #1 fantasy option this season and should continue to play well.
Horak the next centre to audition with the #Flames. Byron on IR with fractured hand. First it was Ben Street then it was Byron, now it is Horak's turn to try and stick with the Flames after Mikael Backlund went down with an MCL sprain.
More bad news for the Maple Leafs as his original timetable of a one week absence looks like it was on the low-side. Monitor Frattin's status going forward, but it looks like he is going to miss a couple of weeks.
On a night where the Senators lose Erik Karlsson for the season they also lose Michalek to a less serious injury. Doesn't seem like Michalek will be out long-term, but monitor his status going forward.
Hedberg has been excellent as Martin Brodeur's backup this season. He is 2-0-1 with an outstanding 0.65 GAA and .973 SV% with 1 shutout. He has a good match-up as well as the Devils take on the Islanders on Saturday. Hedberg is a good spot start.
Brodeur is 6-2-2 with a 2.36 GAA and .908 SV% this season and looks like he can still play at 40. I don't know what to make of his match-up vs. the Flyers because who knows which Flyers team will show up. However the way Brodeur is playing I don't think you can bench him.
Meszaros hurt his shoulder in the Flyers fourth game of the season and hasn't played since January 24. The Flyers could use Mez back on the blueline so this is good news for Flyers fans.
Barry Trotz said yesterday once Hornqvist returns to normal practice he's about a week away from playing. This is good news for the Predators because Hornqvist is one of their most important offensive players. He should be back shortly.
Coyle had 0 points and was a -1 in 5 games with the WIld.
With Joni Pitkanen out tonight if Gleason can't go then Jordan will be the Hurricanes sixth defenceman.
Loktionov wanted to be traded from Los Angeles so he could get a chance to play in the NHL but was sent down as fast as he was called up.
Versteeg likely won't play tonight for the Panthers and should be considered day-to-day after being hit by Ovechkin on Tuesday. Monitor his status before game-time but I don't think he will play.
This is an AHL trade. Desjardins is 7-13-2 with a 2.94 GAA and .905 SV% this season in the AHL.
This is an AHL trade. Tokarski is 18-8-4 with a 2.46 GAA and .900 SV% this season in the AHL. Tokarski could be moved up to the NHL to backup Carey Price should Peter Budaj continue to struggle.
With James Reimer going down with a knee injury the starters job is all Scrivens'. Toronto comes in to tonight's game having won 4 straight and their last loss came against Carolina, their opponent tonight. Scrivens is 2-2-0 with a 2.56 GAA and .913 SV% this season and will likely see all the starts for the Leafs in the near future.
Garon will get the nod in goal tonight for the Lightning because Anders Lindback is sick. Garon is 1-2-0 with a 2.84 GAA and .918 SV% this season. He has a pretty favorable matchup tonight vs. the Capitals. There are a lot of backup goalies making starts tonight so there are plenty of options for spot starts. Garon just might be your best option.
Nabokov and the Islanders are on a 5 game losing streak right now. And will be in tough tonight against the Rangers. However Martin Biron is expected to get the start which makes the task of beating the Rangers a little easier. Use your judgement.
It is surprising that Biron is getting the start tonight over Lundqvist. He is 1-0-0 with a 1.98 GAA and .942 SV% this season and has a good matchup vs. the Islanders.
With Cam Ward starting several games in a row including a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday there is no real surprise that the Hurricanes will turn to Ellis tonight. Ellis is 2-1-0 with a 1.99 GAA and a .939 SV% so he has been good this season when called upon. He could make for a decent spot start against the Maple Leafs, mind you Toronto has won 4 consecutive and their last loss came vs. Carolina.
