This is unfortunate news for Frattin and the Maple Leafs as he has been one of the NHL's hottest players since being recalled from the Toronto Marlies. He has 7 goals and 3 assists in 10 games this season as well as a +6. The procedure isn't expected to be serious and he shouldn't be out any longer than a week.
Anderson has been the best goalie in the NHL this season and is the front-runner for the Vezina right now. Anderson will get the start tonight vs. the Penguins after posting a 42-save shutout last night against the Sabres. Anderson is a must-start right now regardless of format or opponent.
With Jaroslav Halak out with an injury and Brian Elliott on a 5 game losing-streak it is Jake Allen that gets the nod tonight vs. the Red Wings. Allen is 12-16-2 with a 2.94 GAA and .903 SV% in the AHL this season.
No surprise here as the Leafs called up Jussi Rynnas today. Reimer is expected to miss at least one week, more details to come in the next couple of days.
Irving has posted a 1-1-1 record since Kipper went down with a knee injury. The injury appears to be extensive so Irving should continue to get starts. His number have not been great (2.62 GAA and .900 SV%) so he should be a spot starter at best. Don't play him against the top teams in the West. The Stars are fresh off of a 4-1 walloping of the Oilers and sit in a tie for 6th so use your judgement here.
Theodore is 4-5-0 with a 3.41 GAA and .890 SV%, those are not really encouraging numbers from a fantasy standpoint. I would look elsewhere for your fantasy netminder than Florida.
Loktionov was acquired on Feb. 6 from the Los Angeles Kings for a 5th Round draft pick. Loktionov could make his Devils debut on Friday when they take on the Flyers.
Like Letang, Niskanen will also be a game-time decision tonight. It is more likely that Letang plays than Niskanen but it is believed that both should be back tonight. Monitor his status before puck-drop.
Coach Bylsma said that Letang will be a game-time decision, however there is a lot of optimism that he will be back in the Penguins lineup tonight. He will need to be activated off of IR if he is going to play.
With Jaroslav Halak out with an injury and Brian Elliott on a 5 game losing-streak it is very likely that Allen gets the nod tonight vs. the Red Wings. Allen is 12-16-2 with a 2.94 GAA and .903 SV% in the AHL this season.
Fleury had his 3 game-winning streak snapped in his last outing vs. the Devils. The Penguins come into tonight's game having lost back-to-back 3-1 games vs. New Jersey. After stumbling out of the gate Fleury has found his game as of late and is starting to see the majority of starts over Vokoun. Tonight will be his fourth start in the Pens last five games.
Smith is the Red Wings best defensive prospect and aren't going to rush him back but the fact that Smith is back on the ice already is an encouraging sign for the Wings.
Pitkanen registered an assist yesterday before having to leave the game with a lower-body injury. Pitkanen has 1 goal and 5 assists in 12 games this season.
With James Reimer expected to be out for a minimum of one week the Maple Leafs have recalled Rynnas to serve as Ben Scrivens backup.
More news to come on the severity of Al Montoya's injury that forced him to leave yesterday's game. It is serious enough that the Jets had to recall Pasquale who is 14-19-2 with a 2.63 GAA and .912 SV% this season in the AHL. Ondrej Pavelec will likely see almost all the starts going forward.
Rakell will return to the Plymouth Whalers of the the OHL . Rakell will be a welcomed addition to the Whalers who are securely in the OHL playoff race.
With Niklas Backstrom playing last night and Josh Harding not feeling great the last couple of days it is expected that Kuemper will make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Canucks. Kuemper is 10-6-0 with a 1.79 GAA and .938 SV% in the AHL this season, but the Canucks are not an easy team to make your NHL debut against.
Matt Kassian was sent down to the AHL in order for Spurgeon to come off of IR. Spurgeon will be paired with Justin Falk and Nate Prosser will be scratched. Spurgeon has 1 assist in 3 games this season.
Bryzgalov got beat up by the Maple Leafs last night but will get the call again tonight against the Jets. The match-up vs the Jets is a favorable one.
Ward played last night and registered a win against the Islanders and he will start again tonight vs. a much tougher Devils team. Ward has won 3 of his last 4 starts and is starting to look like the Ward we've come accustom to seeing in the past. However still has a tough match-up tonight.
