Khudobin stopped 33 of 34 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Rangers last Thursday. He has allowed a total of five goals on 65 shots (.923 SV%) in his first two starts. He draws a great matchup tonight vs. the Jets and the Hurricanes should get a boost with Jeff Skinner returning to the lineup.
Brodie has come into his own in the last two years playing alongside Mark Giordano. The 24-year-old is an excellent skater with a great first pass and hard shot. On Sunday he scored his third goal of the season, which gives him seven points on the year and a six-game point streak. He was featured in our 'Fantasy Minute' and should be added if he is available in your league.
Bertuzzi, 19, is the nephew of former Red Wing Todd Bertuzzi and was the Wings' second round pick (58th overall) in 2013. He is in his fourth season with the Guelph Storm of the OHL and has started the season with one goal and four assists (five points) in six games. He had 34 points (9G / 25A) in 29 games last year.
Maroon suffered the injury in the Ducks win over the Sabres on Monday. He was moved to IR yesterday so we knew the injury was going to keep him out a bit and it turns out he will be out until the middle of November with an MCL sprain. This is a tough break for Maroon who had three assists in the first three games playing with Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. Matt Beleskey is expected to continue to fill that spot, at least until Dany Heatley (groin) is healthy.
Khudobin allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Islanders last Saturday. Cam Ward has lost each of his two starts, so the Hurricanes will turn to Khudobin to try and get them in the win column tonight. The Canes are ravaged by injuries, making Ward and Khudobin risky investments right now.
Khudobin allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Islanders last Saturday. Cam Ward has lost each of his two starts, so it looks like the Hurricanes will turn to Khudobin to try and get them in the win column tonight. The Canes are ravaged by injuries, making Ward and Khudobin risky investments right now.
Maroon's designation on IR allows the Ducks to make some roster moves while he works his way back to full health. Maroon is eligible to come off of IR on October 21st. He had three assists in three games before getting hurt on Sunday.
Maroon was injured in the Ducks 5-1 win over the Sabres on Monday after being hit by Josh Gorges. He was reportedly walking with a noticeable limp after the game and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game and could miss a lot more time than that. He was settling in nicely on the Ducks top-line, recording an assist in each of the first three games. The Ducks will likely release a timetable for Maroon in the next day or two.
Khudobin will start after Cam Ward allowed allowed five goals last night. This is a good chance for Khudobin to lock down some playing time with a good start. The Islanders outplayed the Hurricanes tonight, but expect a better effort from Carolina tonight.
The trio of Shaw, Saad and Kane played together in the Western Conference Final, but were broken up to start training camp when Brad Richards arrived. However, Shaw was back between the two skilled wingers in the final preseason game and will be there for the season opener on Thursday in Dallas.
Shaw missed the previous seven games, but will be back in the lineup tonight in Los Angeles. Peter Regin is expected to be a healthy scratch to make room for Shaw, who will center the Hawks' third line with Brandon Saad and Kris Versteeg.
Shaw will be out for the seventh consecutive game; he says it’s the most time he’s missed in his entire hockey career. The good news is, Shaw said he’s feeling no pain with his injury. The stops/starts and quick on-ice movements aren’t affecting him either. He is targeting a return for game 3.
Shaw is participating again this morning, but is not taking line rushes on any of the top four lines which is not a good sign for his availability for game 2 on Wednesday. Shaw has not played since game 1 of the second round series vs. the Wild. Monitor his status during tomorrow's morning skate prior to game 2.
Shaw skated for the first time since sustaining a right-leg injury against the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the second-round series. Asked if Shaw could return sooner rather than later, coach Joel Quenneville said, “it’ll be sooner, but he’s not playing (on Sunday).”
Shaw is expected to start skating in the next couple of days, which is a good sign that he could be ready for the early stages of the Western Conference Finals, should the Blackhawks get by the Wild.
Shaw has yet to resume skating after suffering a right leg injury in game 1. Not being on the ice suggests that he is not close to returning and we shouldn't expect to see him in game 5.
Shaw will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered in game 1.
Shaw will miss his second straight game after suffering a lower-body injury in game 1. Head coach Joel Quenneville said it is still possible for Shaw to join the team and play in game 4, but he should be considered questionable at this point.
Shaw missed game 2 on Sunday after suffering a lower-body injury in game 1. His injury is not believed to be serious and he could play on Tuesday, but we won't know until after the Blackhawks' morning skate tomorrow.
Shaw left Friday's game 1 vs. the Wild and did not return after being hit hard by Minnesota defenseman Clayton Stoner. Game 2 goes tomorrow afternoon, so expect an update on Shaw in the next 24 hours.
