Mrazek was yanked after allowing four goals on 18 shots in two periods in the Red Wings 5-1 loss in Game 2. The series now shifts back to Detroit where Mrazek was 5-4-2 with a 2.15 GAA and .922 SV% this season. The Red Wings have struggled in front of Mrazek so far and will need to improve on home ice on Tuesday.
Mrazek was outstanding in his playoff debut. The Lightning dominated the Red Wings, but Mrazek was able to steal game 1 by stopping 44 of 46 shots. The Red Wings will look to have a better effort in game 2, but it would be hard for Mrazek to top his first NHL postseason start.
Sustr missed the last six games of the regular season, but will be available for game 1 versus Detroit. Sustr, who is a giant at 6-foot-8, will be paired with Victor Hedman, who stands in at 6-foot-6. The two towers will likely play a ton of minutes against Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. Sustr had no goals, but 13 assists in 72 games with the Lightning this season.
Killorn missed the final three games of the regular season, but will play in Game 1 vs. Detroit. Killorn will skate on the top line with Steven Stamkos and Ryan Callahan as well as play on the second power-play unit. He had 15 goals and 23 assists (38 points) in 71 games this season.
Mrazek posted a 35-save shutout in the Red Wings 2-0 win over the Hurricanes in the season finale. The shutout put a stamp on Mrazek being the game 1 starter vs. the Lightning. He went 16-9-2 with a 2.38 GAA and .918 SV% with the Red Wings this season. He was pulled in his first start against Tampa Bay, but posted a 23-save shutout in his second.
Sustr missed the final six games of the regular season but was in practice on Monday and he is hopeful that he will return to the lineup in Game 1. He skated as an extra this morning, which is not a good sign, but he has two more days to get ready.
Killorn missed the final three games of the season, but he was skating on the top line with Steven Stamkos and Ryan Callahan at practice this morning and is expected to play on Thursday. Killorn had 15 goals and 23 assists (37 points) in 71 games.
Killorn was at practice on Monday and is definitely getting closer to returning to the lineup after missing the final three games of the regular season. Killorn had 15 goals and 23 assists (38 points) in 71 games this season.
Trouba will take a seat in the Jets meaningless final game against the Flames. Both teams are benching key players to give them rest before the playoffs, so there is no surprise to see Trouba sitting.
Stalock surrendered five goals on 25 shots in the Sharks loss to the Stars on Monday. Antti Niemi started on Thursday, but Stalock will start this season finale in Los Angeles. Stalock has gone 8-8-2 with a 2.60 GAA and .902 SV% in 18 starts this season. He will face a Kings team who have lost three in a row and have been eliminated from the playoffs as well.
Mrazek allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Red Wings loss to the Capitals last Sunday. He has lost four in a row while posting a 2.98 GAA and .898 SV%. He has struggled recently, but Jimmy Howard allowed a couple of weak goals on Thursday, so they will go back to Mrazek in the season finale.
Stalock allowed one goal on 20 shots in the Sharks win over the Avalanche on Wednesday. He has won two of his last three games with a 1.77 GAA and .918 SV%. Tonight he will make his ninth start of the season at home—he has gone 5-3-0 with a 1.83 GAA and .922 SV% in the first eight starts.
Stalock allowed one goal on 20 shots in the Sharks win over the Avalanche on Wednesday. He has won two of his last three games with a 1.77 GAA and .918 SV%. Tonight he will make his ninth start of the season at home—he has gone 5-3-0 with a 1.83 GAA and .922 SV% in the first eight starts.
Mrazek allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Red Wings 3-2 loss to the Bruins on Thursday. He played well but allowed a softie late in the third. He has one win while posted a 2.48 GAA and .911 SV% in his last five appearances. He has gone 5-3-2 with a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in nine starts and two relief appearance at home this season.
Stalock has started the last three games, but is questionable for tonight’s game due to an illness. Even if he can’t start tonight vs. the Coyotes, he could start tomorrow in Arizona if he is feeling better. He has gone 2-0-1 with a 1.58 GAA and .930 SV% in the last three games.
Stalock allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Sharks loss to the Penguins on Saturday. He has started the last two games, stopping 47 of 51 shots (.922 SV%). Stalock has gone 4-3-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .919 SV% in seven games at home this season.
Mrazek made 33 saves on 34 shots in the Red Wings 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators on Tuesday. It was a lacklustre effort by the Red Wings, but Mrazek was great, earning him a fourth straight start. He has gone 1-0-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .920 SV% in his previous three starts. Tonight is a massive matchup against the Bruins, who have won three straight.
Mrazek was pulled after allowing four goals on 11 shots in the Red Wings 5-4 loss to the Islanders on Sunday. It was a rough outing after posting a 23-save shutout on Saturday. Mrazek comes into play at 2-2-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .922 SV% in March. Tonight he will face a Senators team who have lost three consecutive games after winning their previous seven.
Sustr will miss at least one week with an upper-body injury and could be out until the playoffs. There is no word when Sustr suffered the injury, but Luke Witkowski has been recalled from Syracuse (AHL) and will play tonight.
Stalock allowed two goals on 18 shots in the Sharks win over the Flyers last night. Antti Niemi will not play tonight because he is under the weather, so Stalock will go again tonight. Stalock has gone 7-7-1 with a 2.60 GAA and .902 SV% this season. He will face a Penguins team who will be without Kris Letang and maybe David Perron.
