NHL Hockey Player News

Theodore got lit up for 3 goals on only 9 shots in his last outing vs. the Flyers. Tampa Bay is one of the NHL's highest scoring teams, Theodore could be in tough again tonight. Look elsewhere.

The Wild have two good goalies on their roster and it looks like they're each going to get their fair share of starts. Backstrom is 1-2 with a 3.31 GAA and .885 SV%. He should be a good start tonight vs. the Blue Jackets.

Ben Scrivens struggled mightily against the Islanders and it now looks to be Reimer's job to lose. This will be Reimer's first back-to-back start this season as he hopes for some better play in front of him. He got peppered for 41 shots on Saturday in a losing effort, but played well. Leafs goalies aren't a fantasy option.

Fleury had been alternating starts with Vokoun but it looks like Fleury still remains the #1 goalie in Pittsburgh as he will get his first back-to-back start of the year tonight against the Islanders. Fleury is a great start because the Penguins can score with the best of them. Start him with confidence.

The Islanders are struggling defensively and could be without one of their best D-men, Travis Hamonic. The Islanders are going to be in tough tonight against the Penguins. Might be a good idea to keep Nabby out of your lineup tonight.

Lundqvist will enjoy his 6th straight start tonight. He is 2-3 with a 3.14 GAA and .893 SV%, not exactly the numbers you would expect to see from last years Vezina winner. He gets another crack at the Flyers tonight who he allowed 2 goals to in a losing effort last Thursday. Lundqvist is a must start.

It appears as if the Capitals have chosen to go with Neuvirth as their #1 goalie, as he has performed well was in his last 3 starts although only recording 1 win.

Zibanejad has joined the team for practice and could slot in if any of Karlsson, Spezza or Smith miss any time after their "maintenance days".

Suter is too high profile to give up on now but it's understandable that the absence of Shea Weber across the point is affecting his play. Stick Suter on the pine for now, if you must.

Niskanen likely isn't playing a vital role on your fantasy squad but for those in deeper leagues, Niskanen will be listed as day to day and is not expected to be out an extended period of time.

Pekka Rinne 0-1-3 2.36 GAA, .912 save has had some bad luck so far this season but fantasy owners shouldn't worry the wins will come and it could start tonight against the Coyotes.

Quick is coming off his first win of the season after taking 3 straight losses prior to that. The reigning Conn Smythe winner has a 3.00 GAA and .904 SV% this year. He will be going up against an always tough Vancouver Canucks team.

Tough break for the Predators who lose an important piece to their offense.

Subban finally signs with the Canadiens. I would expect him to be in the lineup as soon as possible. Monitor his status and get him in your lineup right away.

Schultz was on average a 14th round pick so wait to see if there is an update on his current DTD status. Pitkanen and McBain should be the beneficiaries of any missed time from Faulk.

Ward is currently sporting a 4.72 GAA after 3 games and is faced with a tough task this evening against the Bruins. Look for other options if possible.

Dubnyk's overall stats are hurting due to a stinker against the Sharks (6 goals in one period) but has been excellent in his 2 wins. Start with reasonable confidence against the Avs.

This is good news for Red Wings fans, but Helm isn't fantasy relevant.

Broduer is 3-0-1 and having a great start to the year. This will be Hedberg's first start of the year. Unless something happens to Brodeur or he starts to play poorly, it appears as if Hedberg isn't going to be fantasy relevant.

Rozsival isn't fantasy relevant, until he proves otherwise.