With the AHL in the middle of their All-Star break this could just be to keep Gardiner on the ice. Of course that remains to be seen, keep an eye on Gardiner's status in the next couple of days.
Price is 2-1-0 with 1.34 GAA and .953 SV% on the young season will take on an undefeated Martin Brodeur at home tonight. The Habs have won two straight themselves, however one of these small winning streaks is going to come to an end tonight.
Schneider has turned in back to back good performances both resulting in wins. He will get his third straight start solidifying his status as the Canucks #1 goalie. Vancouver runs into a hot Sharks team tonight so Schneider could be in for a long night.
Spurgeon was expected to take a big step forward this year as he is paired with Ryan Suter, but so far 1 assist and a -3 in three games isn't the start fantasy owners were looking for. Spurgeon shouldn't be out too long though so don't give up on the young defenceman.
Montoya get his first action of the season tonight for the Jets.
This is unfortunate for Pacioretty's fantasy owners because he was off to a solid start to the season with 4 assists in 3 games.
This is great news for Red Wings fans as they get one of their regulars back on the blueline. Ericsson will bring some experience back to the Red Wings blueline, and should log a lot of minutes. However he isn't a great fantasy option as he only registered 1 goal in 69 games last season.
Anderson has been fantastic so far this season getting off to a 3-0-0 start with a 0.67 GAA and .976 SV%. He has a tough task today with the Penguins coming to town.
Crawford has allowed 2 goals in every game he's played in this season, but with his team scoring he is 4-0-0. The Blackhawks are off to a 5-0 start and look to continue that tonight against their Central Division rival the Detroit Red WIngs.
Howard continues to get the starts as backup Jonas Gustavsson is sidelined with a groin injury.
After starting the season with 2 straight wins the Pens have now lost 2 straight and will look to Fleury to get them back on track in Ottawa. Fleury struggled against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday giving up 5 goals on 24 shots. You should be able to start Fleury with confidence.
Backstrom and Harding have alternated starts so far this season, which limits both their fantasy value. Backstrom is expected to be the WIld's #1 goalie so at some point he should see some consecutive starts.
Nilstorp has been placed on injured reserve with a groin injury. Richard Bachman has been recalled from the Texas Stars to replace Nilstorp.
Hornqvist left yesterdays game in the third period after getting tangled up with Ryan Getzlaf.
No timetable for Atkinson's return.
Brodeur has been great so far this season and the Devils will look to get to 4-0 tonight against the Habs. Brodeur is 3-0-0 with 0.98 GAA and .958 SV%. Ride the hot streak.
Fasth is a former SEL goalie of the year and will make his NHL debut tonight at home against a Predators team with just one win.
Arnott gives the Rangers more depth up the middle but is not expected to be a major fantasy contributor.
Brodeur expected to help the Devils get to 4-0 this season.
Rinne is expected to start on the road against a high octane Ducks team.
