Gibson stopped 37 of the 38 shots that he faced in the Ducks win in St. Louis on Saturday. The win snapped an ugly three-game losing streak for Gibson, who is now 2-5-0 with a 2.90 GAA and .913 SV% in seven road starts. The Capitals come into Monday's game having won four of their last six (4-1-1) in Washington while scoring 4.14 goals per game.
Talbot allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Flames loss to the Stars on Wednesday. Talbot has lost each of his last three starts while allowing 10 goals on 92 shots (.891 SV%). The Golden Knights have lost five consecutive game but they are typically very good at home, making Talbot an option for only the most desperate fantasy owners.
Gibson allowed six goals on 31 shots in the Ducks loss to the Oilers on Sunday. Gibson has lost six of his last eight starts while posting a 3.54 GAA and .897 SV%. Gibson won his first start against the Sharks while stopping 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%).
Talbot allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Flames loss in Washington 10 days ago. Talbot has lost two in a row and is 1-3-0 with a 2.84 GAA and .899 SV% in five appearances this season. While his early numbers aren't great, the Stars come into the night at 3-5-1 with just 2.33 goals per game in their first nine road games.
Gibson stopped 39 of 40 shots in the Ducks win over the Canucks last Friday. Gibson was able to neutralize one of the best offences in hockey right now and won for the second game in a row. He has been drastically better in Anaheim this season, going 5-1-0 with a 1.83 GAA and .948 SV%, so don't hesitate to start him vs. a Wild team that has scored the third-fewest goals (2.36 GF/gm) this season.
Simek missed the first 15 games of the season after undergoing knee surgery in the spring but will play Tuesday vs. the Blackhawks. It has not been confirmed but he is expected to replace Tim Heed and suit up on the third-pair. Simek has one goal and eight assists (nine points) in 41 games this season.
Gibson stopped 39 of 40 shots in the Ducks win over the Canucks last Friday. Gibson was able to neutralize one of the best offences in hockey right now and won for the second game in a row. He has been drastically better in Anaheim this season, going 5-1-0 with a 1.83 GAA and .948 SV%, so don't hesitate to start him vs. a Wild team that has scored the third-fewest goals (2.36 GF/gm) this season.
Simek underwent knee surgery in March and was assigned to the Barracuda for a conditioning stint last Monday. The 27-year-old blueliner had two assists in two AHL games and his return to the Sharks suggests that he will make his season debut on Tuesday (vs. CHI) or Thursday (vs. MIN).
The 2019 breakout star has struggled early in 2019-20, picking up just four assists in 11 games. Gustafsson will get a chance to watch from the press box and reset with Adam Boqvist making his NHL debut.
Gibson allowed four goals on 40 shots in the Ducks win over the Jets on Tuesday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Gibson, who finished October at 5-6-0 with a 2.66 GAA and .920 SV%. In two starts against Vancouver last season, Gibson went 2-0-0 with a 3.52 GAA and .883 SV% but this Canucks team comes in ranked fifth in the league in goal-scoring.
Larkin missed Thursday's practice but head coach Jeff Blashill anticipates his No.1 centre playing in Carolina. After going quiet for a few games, Larkin has tallied two goals and two assists in his last two games, giving him 11 points (4G / 7A) in 13 games this season.
Gibson allowed five goals on 49 shots in the Ducks loss in Vegas on Sunday. After a hot start to the season, Gibson has now lost four in a row and six of his last seven while posting a 3.21 GAA and .900 SV%. He hasn't faced the Jets this season, but was 0-2-1 with a 5.47 GAA and .817 SV% against them last season, so this rough stretch could continue.
Appleton will miss at least one month with a broken foot that he suffered while playing football during the Heritage Classic. His move to IR opened up a roster spot for the Jets to recall Logan Shaw from Manitoba (AHL).
Watson was not on the ice for the Predators morning skate and is questionable to play in Tampa Bay. Anthony Richard was recalled from Milwaukee (AHL) and will make his season debut if Watson can't play.
