Vanecek allowed four goals on 22 shots (.818 SV%) for a Game 1 loss as he was downed 5-1 by the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old had an incredibly strong first season in New Jersey, with his 33-11-4 record, 2.45 GAA and .911 SV%. He will hope for better fortunes in Game 2, as New York was 12th in the NHL in goals per game (3.33) and had the seventh-best powerplay in the NHL (24.1).
Bennett has been out since March 20th due to an undisclosed injury and made a welcomed return sight as he skated with Florida's regulars on Wednesday and will return to the Panthers' lineup for Game 2. The 26-year-old had a solid regular season, with his 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and +5 plus/minus through 63 games.
Bennett has been out since March 20th due to an undisclosed injury and made a welcomed return sight as he skated with Florida's regulars on Wednesday and is a game-time decision for Game 2. The 26-year-old had a solid regular season, with his 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and +5 plus/minus through 63 games.
Vanecek ended his impressive first 2022-23 regular season campaign with New Jersey with a 33-11-4 record, .911 SV% and 2.45 GAA and will draw the start for game 1 vs. the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old has yet to see any playoff action throughout his three-year career and will be making his postseason debut Tuesday. He will take on the New York Rangers, who finished their season with a 47-22-13 record and had the seventh-best powerplay in the NHL (24.1%)
Vanecek ended his impressive first 2022-23 regular season campaign with New Jersey with a 33-11-4 record, .911 SV% and 2.45 GAA and will draw the start for game 1 vs. the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old has yet to see any playoff action throughout his three-year career and will be making his postseason debut Tuesday. He will take on the New York Rangers, who finished their season with a 47-22-13 record and had the seventh-best powerplay in the entire NHL (24.1%)
Bennett has been skating for each of the last two days and is nearing a return to the lineup. He'll accompany the team to Boston but its unclear when he'll be available to play.
Schmidt had seven goals, 19 points, 101 SOG, eight PIMs and a +15 plus/minus through 71 games this season but is not expected to play Thursday due to rest-related reasons. The 31-year-old completed his second successful campaign in Winnipeg, hitting the seven-goal mark for the third time in his 10-year career.
Nosek has seven goals, 11 assists, 69 SOG, 48 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 66 games this season but will not play Thursday vs. Montreal due to illness. The 30-year-old tied his career high in points (30 pts) with a two-point performance in the Bruins' last game.
Kahkonen allowed four goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%) for his 12th loss in 13 games as he was handed the loss by the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday. The 26-year-old has had a historically bad season in 2022-23, with his 9-19-7 record, 3.90 GAA and .879 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who have lost three of their last four games but are second in the NHL in shots per game (35.8).
Nosek has seven goals, 11 assists, 69 SOG, 48 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 66 games this season but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Montreal due to illness. The 30-year-old tied his career high in points (30 pts) with a two-point performance in the Bruins' last game.
Vanecek stopped 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been solid in his first season in New Jersey, with his 32-11-4 record, 2.46 GAA and .910 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won their last three games and five of their last six.
Kulikov has been out since March 12th due to a lower-body injury and is expected to rejoin the lineup Tuesday vs. Chicago. The 32-year-old had only been able to play in four games with Pittsburgh before going down with injury and has three goals, and 13 assists. 82 SOG, 30 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 65 games with Anaheim and Pittsburgh this season.
Kulikov has been out since March 12th due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. Chicago. The 32-year-old had only been able to play in four games with Pittsburgh before going down with injury and has three goals, and 13 assists. 82 SOG, 30 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 65 games with Anaheim and Pittsburgh this season.
Vanecek stopped 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been solid in his first season in New Jersey, with his 32-11-4 record, 2.46 GAA and .910 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won their last three games and five of their last six.
Bjornfot had five goals, seven assists, eight PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 47 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) and has been recalled to Los Angeles on Monday. The 22-year-old returns to the Los Angeles Kings, where he has an assist, six PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 10 games with the Kings during his previous call up.
Guzda served as Alex Lyon's backup for the last five games, but Sergei Bobrovsky (illness) is expected to be back on Saturday. Guzda returns to the AHL, where he's gone 14-8-3 with a 2.86 GAA and .899 SV% on the season.
Bobrovsky has missed the last five games with an illness, but Mack Guzda was sent back to the AHL, suggesting that Bobrovsky will at least be healthy enough to serve as the backup on Saturday. Alex Lyon has been incredible with Bobrovsky sidelined, winning five in a row while stopping 172 of the 179 shots (.961 SV%) that he's faced.
