Bad news for the Canadiens, who will have to play without their captain. The diminutive forward scored eight goals and 15 points over 29 games and has 20 goals or more in any season where he's played over 60 games.
In 10 career starts against the Devils, Price has a 4-5-1 record with a 2.10 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout.
Tropp is not expected to play tonight. The rookie has a goal and an assist through 12 games.
Leino gets back into the lineup after a one-game suspension. He has three goals and 10 points through 27 games and figures to play on a scoring line with Jochen Hecht out.
After centering the top line for a few games, Hecht sits out tonight. He had three goals in eight games prior to getting hurt.
The career minor leaguer has eight goals and 17 points in 24 games with the Rochester Americans. He has no fantasy value as a depth forward.
In two career starts against the Rangers, Enroth is 1-0-1 with a 1.48 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout.
In 13 career appearances against the Sabres, Biron has a 8-3-1 record with a 2.82 GAA, .917 SV% and two shutouts.
Taormina made a splash on the Devils last season before suffering a season-ending injury. The offensive defender could earn a look on the power play as well under new coach Pete DeBoer.
Urbom had one goal through eight games last year and has not played a minute this season for the Devils. Keep an eye on him as he represents the future of the Devils' blue line.
Fraser was scratched due to a lack in foot speed. He has no points in four games and merits no fantasy hockey value.
No surprise here as the Devils play it safe with their oft-injured shot blocker. Considering his rugged style of play, it only makes sense that he gets games off.
In his only career start against the Pens, Montoya lost in overtime after stopping 35 of 38 shots.
The rookie has a goal and three points over 12 games and won't play offensive minutes on the fourth line.
Paille is an effective checker but the former 19-goal scorer is nothing more than an energy player at this point. He has no fantasy hockey value with three goals and five points.
Paille is an effective checker but the former 19-goal scorer is nothing more than an energy player at this point. He has no fantasy hockey value with three goals and five points.
In 12 career starts against the Ducks, Rinne has a 8-2-2 record with a 1.95 GAA, and .934 SV%.
In 26 career appearances against the Isles, Fleury has a 16-4-1-3 record with a 2.25 GAA, .926 SV% and four shutouts.
Wiercioch was hit by a puck to the throat last night and was rushed to the hospital. While he hasn't played an NHL game this year, he was relatively high on the minor league depth chart.
In two career starts against the Oilers, Varlamov holds a 1-1-0 record with a 2.54 GAA and .904 SV%.
