Detroit Red Wings News

Mrazek’s first year as an NHL No.1 was a tail of two halves. In the first four and a half months, he was one of the best goalies in the league, going 21-10-4 with a 1.94 GAA and .934 SV%—both first in the NHL at the time. However, his final 17 games resulted in a 6-6-2 record, 3.32 GAA and .887 SV%. The young netminder bounced back in the postseason and should be more prepared for a full-season worth of starts, making him a borderline No.1 fantasy option. That said, he draws a tough matchup in his first game of the year.

In his first year as the Oilers’ starter, Talbot was 21-27-5 with a 2.55 GAA and .917 SV% while playing behind the 19th ranked possession team. The 29-year-old proved that he is a capable No.1 and the Oilers’ all-around improvement this season should lead to even better numbers. His 2016-17 season starts against a Calgary team that he struggled against last season—2-2-0 with a 3.17 GAA and .892 SV%.

Petry suffered a knee injury in Thursday’s preseason game and will miss the start of the regular season. With Petry out, Mikhail Sergachev will make his NHL debut against the Sabres on Thursday. Petry is listed as day-to-day.

Motte, 21, was a standout at the University of Michigan last season, picking up 32 goals and 24 assists (56 points) in 38 games. His decision to leave Michigan to try and make the Blackhawks appears to have been a good one as it looks like the 21-year-old will not only start the season in Chicago, but start on a line with Artem Anisimov and Patrick Kane.

The Red Wings and Mrazek were reportedly pretty far apart during their contract negotiations, but were able to come to terms on a two-year bridge deal. Mrazek became the Red Wings’ No. 1 goaltending option in 2015-16, starting 49 games (appearing in 54), posting a 27-16-6 record, 2.33 GAA, .921 SV% and four shutouts. He will have the same role in 2016-17, where he will likely start near 50 games again and should be a low-end No.1, high-end No. 2 fantasy option.

The Kings acquired Campbell from the Stars back in late June and have secured him for the net two seasons. Campbell was drafted 11th overall in 2010 but has failed to make it to the NHL and took a step back last year, splitting his time between the AHL and the ECHL. Look for him to start the 2016-17 with Ontario (AHL).

Chiasson, 25, struggled in two years with the Senators, collecting just 19 goals and 21 assists (40 points) in 153 games. The former second round pick (38th overall in 2009) was a key piece in the Jason Spezza trade, but has not been able to gain traction in the NHL.

After sitting for games one and two, Mrazek started game three and stopped all 16 shots that he faced in the Red Wings’ 2-0 shutout win. It was Mrazek’s third career playoff shutout in just eight playoff starts. All eight of them have come against the Lightning—he has gone 4-4 with a 1.83 GAA and .931 SV% and those three blank sheets. Mrazek is 2-1-1 with a 1.75 GAA, .926 SV% and two shutouts in four career playoffs start at Joe Louis Arena.

Talbot allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Oilers win over the Canucks in the final game at Rexall Place. Talbot has gone 21-27-4 with a 2.55 GAA and .917 SV% in his first season with the Oilers. Tonight he faces the Canucks again—he is 2-0-1 with a 1.31 GAA and .956 SV% in three starts vs. Vancouver this season.

Mrazek was pulled after allowing four goals on 27 shots in the Red Wings loss to the Penguins on Saturday. Mrazek’s numbers in March are not pretty—3-5-0 with a 3.55 GAA and .889 SV%—but he has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .915 SV% against the Canadiens. Montreal comes in having lost six of their last eight.

Talbot surrendered three goals on 26 shots in the Oilers win in San Jose on Thursday. Laurent Brossoit started Saturday, so Talbot will go tonight vs. the Ducks. Talbot has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.52 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout. The 28-year-old has gone 0-2-1 with a 2.01 GAA and .939 SV% in three starts against Anaheim this season.

Mrazek allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Red Wings win over the Canadiens on Thursday. Mrazek has struggled in March and vs. the Penguins this season. He has gone 3-4-0 with a 3.26 GAA and .894 SV% this month and is 0-2-0 with a 5.20 GAA and .868 SV% against Pittsburgh. The Penguins come in having won six of seven.

Talbot allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Oilers loss in Arizona on Tuesday. Tonight will be Talbot’s 10th start in March—he has gone 6-3-0 with a 1.88 GAA and .941 SV% in the first nine. Tonight he faces the Sharks for the third time this season—he is 0-1-1 with a 1.92 GAA and .932 SV% in the first two meeting between the two teams.