Niemi went 1-2-0 with a 2.96 GAA and .885 SV% last week. He will get the start tonight vs. a Ducks team who is going to be playing hard after being swept in a weekend series by the Red Wings. Not the best matchup for Niemi.
Last week Backstrom posted a 3-0-0 record, 1.00 goals-against average, .972 save percentage and one shutout in three starts to help the Wild extend its winning streak to a season-high five games.
With the Sharks trading Douglas Murray to the Pens today and Burns remaining upfront, Braun should take his place in the lineup tonight against the Ducks
Hornqvist hasn't played since March 8th because of an upper-body injury. He registered three goals and five assists in 14 games before getting hurt. He will return to the Predators lineup tonight.
Poti has missed the Capitals last four games with a back injury. He has just two assists in 16 games this season, he is not fantasy relevant.
Briere who hasn't scored in 13 straight games, won't be playing in the near future. With his struggles this season and the fantasy season nearing its end, you can drop him.
RNH missed the Oilers last two games with strep throat, but he is ready to return tonight. After scoring 52 points in 62 games last season RNH has struggled this year only recording 11 points in his first 27 games.
LaBarbera allowed one goal on 15 shots when filling in for Smith after he left the Canucks game with an injury. He'll get the start at hoe tonight vs. a Red Wings team coming off of a two-game sweep over the Ducks. LaBarbera is 1-2-0 with a 2.13 GAA and .928 SV% at home this season.
Smith, 28, made his Pittsburgh debut March 22 against the New York Islanders, posting an even rating. With the addition of Morrow and with Malkin on the way back Smith will not be needed.
The Penguins appear to be loading up for a Stanley Cup run. The got Brenden Morrow yesterday and now another big gritty player in Murray today. Murray (6'4" - 240 lbs.) is a great hitter but he is not offensive, making him irrelevant in fantasy.
Fasth was pulled in his last start after allowing three goals on 11 shots. He will be back between the pipes tonight after Jonas Hiller lost last night vs. the Red Wings. Fasth has a solid matchup vs. a slumping Sharks team (lost 7 of 9).
Dubnyk will get his third start against the Predators this season. In his two previous starts he is 1-1-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .909 SV%. He hasn't played in five days, so he should be well rested for tonight's game.
The Kings haven't scored a goal with Quick in net in either of his last two starts. It doesn't get any easier for him tonight when he takes on the Blackhawks in Chicago.
Kundratek has missed the Capitals last six games with a leg injury. The 23-year-old has one goal and six assists in 25 games this season.
Benn has one goal and five assists.
Rome hasn't played since February 23rd because of a broken bone in his foot. Jordie Benn will be a healthy scratch in order for Rome to return.
With Dan Ellis and Cam Ward both out with injuries, Peters is the last man standing for the starters job. He has a decent matchup vs. the Jets, and could be worth a pickup since he is likely to get all the starts while Ellis is out.
Blacker likely won't play tonight, but could get into the lineup in the near future with Liles out. He has 10 points in 53 games in the AHL this season.
Shaw missed practice on the weekend and this morning because of an illness, but he will be in the lineup tonight. He has 11 points in 30 games this season, he is much more useful in real hockey than he is in fantasy.
Hossa (upper-body) will miss his second game in a row tonight and is doubtful for tomorrow's game.
