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Zucker left Monday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return.

Zucker left after a hard into the boards in the first period. Coach Mike Yeo said that Zucker is not expected to be back in the lineup in the near future. With Zucker out, expect Justin Fontaine to get back in the lineup on Tuesday after being a healthy scratch on Monday.

Jason Zucker
Reimer will start for the Leafs on Tuesday.

Reimer made 31 saves on 32 shots in the Maple Leafs 5-1 win over the Oilers on Saturday night. It was Reimer’s first win since December 14th and just the Leafs second since January 1st. Reimer comes into play on Tuesday with a 7-11-0 record, 3.11 GAA and .907 SV% on the season. Coming off of a strong game, the Leafs will go back to him tonight vs. New York.

James Reimer
Reimer leads the Maple Leafs onto the ice for warmups.

Reimer allowed four goals on 17 shots in the Leafs loss to the Devils last night. With Jonathan Bernier out with an illness so it will be Reimer again tonight instead of Antoine Bibeau making his NHL in the middle of an 11 game losing streak.

James Reimer
Reimer is probable to start for the Maple Leafs.

Reimer allowed four goals on 17 shots in the Leafs loss to the Devils last night. With Jonathan Bernier out with an illness, you have to think that it will be Reimer again tonight instead of Antoine Bibeau making his NHL in the middle of an 11 game losing streak. Montior Reimer’s status leading up to puck-drop.

James Reimer
Bishop will start this afternoon vs. the Kings.

Bishop allowed two goals on 18 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Blues on Tuesday. He was given Thursday night off in Dallas, but will start today vs. Los Angeles. Bishop has gone 19-3-1 with a 1.87 GAA and .933 SV% at home and the Kings have been struggling, so he makes for a strong start tonight.

Ben Bishop
Reimer will start vs. the Devils.

Reimer stopped all four shots that he faced after briefly replacing Jonathan Bernier in Tuesday’s loss to the Predators. Reimer is 6-10-0 with a 3.17 GAA and .908 SV% on the year, but hasn’t won a game since December 14th. He has a nice matchup against the low-scoring Devils, but the Leafs are ice cold right now, making him a risky start.

James Reimer
Reimer is the Maple Leafs likely starter.

Reimer stopped all four shots that he faced after briefly replacing Jonathan Bernier in Tuesday’s loss to the Predators. Reimer is 6-10-0 with a 3.17 GAA and .908 SV% on the year, but hasn’t won a game since December 14th. He has a nice matchup against the low-scoring Devils, but the Leafs are ice cold right now, making him a risky start.

James Reimer
BIshop will start in St. Louis on Tuesday.

Bishop stopped 34 of 35 shots fired at him in Saturday’s win over the Blue Jackets. Bishop has earned the W in five of his last six starts, recording a 1.82 GAA and .941 SV% in the process. Tonight will be an excellent test as he takes on the Blues in St. Louis—Bishop is 7-5-1 with a 3.02 GAA and .886 SV% on the road.

Ben Bishop
Bishop leads the Lightning onto the ice for warmups.

Bishop stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Lightning’s 5-1 win over the Red Wings on Thursday. He has been victorious in seven of his last 10 games, while registering a 2.53 GAA and .908 SV% in the process. He has been really strong all year long and should be a great option tonight with the Blue Jackets in town.

Ben Bishop
Bishop is likely to start on Saturday.

Bishop stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Lightning’s 5-1 win over the Red Wings on Thursday. He has been victorious in seven of his last 10 games, while registering a 2.53 GAA and .908 SV% in the process. He has been really strong all year long and should be a great option tonight with the Blue Jackets in town.

Ben Bishop
Reimer will be in goal in Philadelphia tonight.

Reimer allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Ottawa on January 21st. Reimer hasn’t won a game since December 14th and has gone 0-3-0 with a 3.07 GAA and .912 SV% in January. The way the Leafs are going as of late, Reimer makes for a risky start tonight in Philly.

James Reimer
Bishop is the Lightning's confirmed starter.

Bishop surrendered four goals on 22 shots in the Lightning’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Bishop, who will start again tonight vs. the Red Wings. Detroit enters play on a six-game winning streak and atop the Atlantic Division.

Ben Bishop
Bishop is not on the ice for the Lightning's optional; probable starter.

Bishop surrendered four goals on 22 shots in the Lightning’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Bishop, who looks like he will start again tonight vs. the Red Wings. Detroit enters play on a six-game winning streak and atop the Atlantic Division.

Ben Bishop
Bishop will start on Tuesday vs. the Hurricanes.

Bishop made 27 saves on 28 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Canucks. He has won three in a row while posting a 1.62 GAA and .951 SV% and draws a nice matchup tonight in Carolina. The Hurricanes are tied for third last with 37 points (16-25-5) on the year.

Ben Bishop
Reimer will start Wednesday vs. the Senators.

Reimer stopped all 18 shots that he faced after replacing Jonathan Bernier in the Leafs’ loss to the Hurricanes on Monday. Tonight he will look to register his first win since December 14th. Reimer has had a ton of success against the Senators in his career—he is 10-2-1 with a 2.06 GAA and .942 SV% in 14 games vs. Ottawa.

James Reimer
Bishop will start the last game before the All Star break.

Bishop made 40 saves on 42 shots in the Lightning’s 3-2 shootout win over Colorado on Saturday. In his last six starts, Bishop has gone 5-1-0 with a 2.14 GAA and .925 SV%. Overall he is 23-7-2 with a 2.38 GAA and .912 SV% on the year. Tonight he will face the Canucks for the second time this season—he made 3- saes in a 4-2 win in October.

Ben Bishop
Bishop will start Saturday vs. the Avalanche.

Bishop allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Lightning’s 3-2 win over Edmonton on Thursday. He is 4-1-0 with a 2.92 GAA and .889 SV% in January, but should make for a strong start tonight at home against a modest Colorado offence. He is 15-3-1 with a 2.00 GAA and .925 SV% at home this season.

Ben Bishop
Reimer will make his first start under Peter Horachek.

Reimer allowed five goals on 40 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Jets on January 3rd. Reimer has not won a game since December 14th vs. the Kings. He is 6-7-0 with a 3.51 GAA and .902 SV% on the year, but the Leafs are allowing fewer shots under the new regime, so could we see an improved Reimer?

James Reimer
Bishop will start on Thursday vs. Edmonton.

Bishop surrendered four goals on 34 shots in the Lightning’s loss to the Bruins on Tuesday night. His last two nights have been rough, but he should have no trouble getting back on track tonight with the Oilers in town. Bishop is 21-7-2, despite posting an average 2.41 GAA and .909 SV% this season.

Ben Bishop