Garret Sparks News

The Golden Knights have assigned Garret Sparks to Chicago (AHL).

Sparks allowed two goals on 14 shots after replacing Marc-Andre Fleury in Vegas’ loss to the Avalanche last Friday. With Malcolm Subban back on the ice on Monday, Sparks heads back to Chicago, where he is 2-2-1 with a 2.15 GAA and .936 SV% this season.

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The Golden Knights recalled Garret Sparks from Chicago (AHL).

Oscar Dansk struggled in his NHL appearance, so Sparks come up to serve as Marc-Andre Fleury's backup while Malcolm Subban is out. Sparks has started the 2019-20 season at 2-2-1 with a 2.15 GAA and .936 SV% in five AHL games.

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The Golden Knights have acquired Garret Sparks from the Maple Leafs for a 2020 fourth-round pick and David Clarkson.

Sparks is expected to go to Vegas to be their third string netminder after going 8-9-1 with a 3.15 GAA and .902 SV5 in 20 games with the Maple Leafs last season. It will likely take an injury to Marc-Andre Fleury and/or Malcolm Subban for Sparks to reach the NHL in 2020.

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Sparks will start Tuesday vs. the Hurricanes.

Sparks allowed three goals on 21 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Ottawa on Saturday. With Frederik Andersen starting last night, Sparks is expected to make his 20th appearance tonight vs. the Hurricanes. The 25-year-old has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.63 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout on home-ice this season.

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Sparks is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Hurricanes.

Sparks allowed three goals on 21 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Ottawa on Saturday. With Frederik Andersen starting last night, Sparks is expected to make his 20th appearance tonight vs. the Hurricanes. The 25-year-old has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.63 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout on home-ice this season.

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The Maple Leafs have signed Garret Sparks to a one-year extension worth $750k.

Sparks won the backup goalie battle in the preseason but has had a tough season, going 7-5-1 with a 3.09 GAA and .902 SV% in 14 games. Sparks likely has the inside track to remain the Maple Leafs backup next season but don’t be surprised if they bring in a veteran to push him in training camp.

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Sparks will start Saturday vs. the Penguins.

Sparks allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Florida on January 18th. With Frederik Andersen starting last night, Sparks will face the Penguins in Toronto, where he is 3-1-1 with a 2.78 GAA, .911 SV% and one shutout this season. The Penguins have won 13 of their last 18 (13-5-0) but played last night vs. the Senators.

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Sparks will start Friday in Florida.

Sparks surrendered four goals on 28 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Islanders on December 29th. Sparks missed time with a concussion but is set to start the tail-end of the Maple Leafs’ back-to-back in Florida. Sparks has gone 3-1-0 despite posting a 3.27 GAA and .898 SV% on the road this season.

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Sparks (concussion) will serve as the Maple Leafs backup on Monday.

Sparks has missed the last five games with a concussion but will be available to serve as Frederik Andersen’s backup on Monday. The Maple Leafs have a back-to-back in Florida later this week, so look for Sparks to get in net once this week.

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