Larkin missed the last two games before the All-Star break, but could be back in vs. the Devils on Tuesday. Larkin has struggled this year, but will be looking to finish 2016-17 off strong. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Talbot allowed two goals on 44 shots in the Oilers’ shootout loss to Nashville on Friday night. Laurent Brossoit started on Saturday, so Talbot will be back between the pipes tonight in Anaheim. The 29-year-old has gone 1–1-0 with a 2.92 GAA and .900 SV% in two starts against the Ducks this season.
Ducks' head coach Randy Carlyle never reveals his starting netminder and with John Gibson ailing and the Ducks not holding a morning skate, it's impossible to get a read on who will go tonight. He called Gibson a game-time decision, so it looks like we will have to wait until warmups to find out who starts for the Ducks.
The Red Wings have two huge games vs. the Bruins and the Maple Leafs prior to the All-Star break, but they’ll be without Larkin. Larkin has had a tough season, posting just 12 goals and six assists (18 points) in 47 games this season and should be replaced by either Steve Ott, who is on IR, or Drew Miller, should he clear waivers.
Gibson left Saturday’s game with 5:38 left in the first period after making what appeared to be a routine save. Despite leaving the game the night before, Gibson joined his teammates for practice on Sunday and appears to be fine. Monitor Gibson’s status during Monday’s morning skate, but it looks like he’ll be available to start in Winnipeg.
Gibson stopped 21 of 22 shots in the Ducks’ win over the Avalanche on Thursday. Gibson has won four of his last five games while stopping 138 of 143 shots (.965 SV%) including one shutout. In his first start against the Wild, Gibson stopped 34 of 36 shots in a 2-1 loss.
Gibson stopped 21 of 22 shots in the Ducks’ win over the Avalanche on Thursday. Gibson has won four of his last five games while stopping 138 of 143 shots (.965 SV%) including one shutout. In his first start against the Wild, Gibson stopped 34 of 36 shots in a 2-1 loss.
Talbot allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Oilers’ win over the Panthers on Wednesday. Talbot has won four in a row and six of his last seven starts while posting a 2.22 GAA and .912 SV%. Tonight he will take on a Predators team that has won four of their last five while averaging just 2.20 goals per game.
Gibson allowed one goal on 28 shots in the Ducks’ win over the Lightning on Tuesday. The 23-year-old netminder has gone 6-1-1 with a 1.36 GAA ad .957 SV% in eight starts in January and tonight he faces the Avalanche for the second time this season. He stopped 33 of 34 shots in 4-1 win in Colorado just last Thursday.
Talbot turned aside 21 of 22 shots in the Oilers’ win over the Coyotes on Monday. Talbot has won three consecutive games while posting a 1.29 GAA and .939 SV%. Tonight, Talbot will make his league leading 42nd start and it will come against a Florida team that ranks 27th in the NHL in scoring (2.28 GF/PG). Talbot has gone 12-8-1 with a 2.33 GAA and .919 SV% on home-ice this season.
Hamonic has missed the last four games with a knee injury and is expected to miss at least a couple more weeks. Interim head coach Doug Weight said that Hamonic is week-to-week, so there’s no firm timetable for the defenseman’s return.
Gibson allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Ducks’ loss to the Blues on Sunday. It looks like Gibson will go again tonight, despite Jonathan Bernier posting a shutout on Saturday. Gibson has been great in January, going 5-1-1 with a 1.42 GAA and .956 SV% in seven starts this month. He’ll face a Lightning team without Stamkos, Hedman, Callahan and more.
Gibson allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Ducks’ loss to the Blues on Sunday. It looks like Gibson will go again tonight, despite Jonathan Bernier posting a shutout on Saturday. Gibson has been great in January, going 5-1-1 with a 1.42 GAA and .956 SV% in seven starts this month. He’ll face a Lightning team without Stamkos, Hedman, Callahan and more.
Talbot allowed one goal on 25 shots in the Oilers’ win over the Flames on Saturday. Talbot has won four of his last five starts while allowing a combined 12 goals on 128 shots (.906 SV%). Tonight he will make his fourth start vs. the Coyotes—he is 1-1-1 with a 1.96 GAA and .940 SV% in the first three meetings.
Gibson stopped all 34 shots that he faced in the Ducks’ shutout win over the Stars on Tuesday. Gibson has been unreal in his last seven starts, going 5-1-1 with a 1.54 GAA, .952 SV% and two shutouts. Tonight he is a must-start against the NHL’s worst team. The Avalanche have lost five of six and sit 12 games under .500.
