Fiala’s starts for Wednesday’s game in Toronto is in question after he missed the morning skate. Fiala has registered two goals in each of his last two games but he might not be available tonight. Predators head coach Peter Laviolette said there “nothing to report” regarding Fiala’s status, so consider him a game-time decision.
Kuemper stopped all 27 shots that he faced in the Kings shutout win over the Coyotes on Saturday. Kuemper has played very well as of late, winning each of his last three games while stopping 85 go 86 shots (.988 SV%). The 27-year-old enters play at 4-1-1 with a 1.99 GAA and .933 SV% in six starts at the STAPLES Center this season.
Forsberg made 42 saves on 43 shots in the Blackhawks win in Nashville on Tuesday. Forsberg has won two in a row while stopping 65 of 67 shots (.970 SV%). Tonight he will look to get revenge against the Canucks—he allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 5-2 loss in Vancouver in late-December.
Kuemper allowed one goal on 31 shots in the Kings win in Calgary last Wednesday. With Jonathan Quick on IR, Kuemper will start again tonight with Quick likely being activated from IR for Thursday’s game. Kuemper has gone 3-0-2 with a 1.82 GAA and .944 SV% on the road so far this season, but the Stars are one of the best home teams in the NHL
Kuemper allowed one goal on 31 shots in the Kings win in Calgary last Wednesday. With Jonathan Quick on IR, Kuemper will start again tonight with Quick likely being activated from IR for Thursday’s game. Kuemper has gone 3-0-2 with a 1.82 GAA and .944 SV% on the road so far this season, but the Stars are one of the best home teams in the NHL.
Forsberg stopped 23 of 24 shots in the Blackhawks win in Detroit last Thursday. Forsberg has been up and down this season and comes into Tuesday having gone 3-2-0 while allowing 11 goals on 146 shots (.925 SV%) in his last five games. In his first start vs. the Predators, Forsberg allowed three goals on 31 shots in a 3-2 loss in late-November.
Forsberg gave up two goals on 27 shots in the Blackhawks loss to Minnesota on January 10th. Jeff Glass has started the last two games, but Forsberg will start tonight vs. the Islanders. The 25-year-old has gone 1-2-1 with a 1.62 GAA and .949 SV% in four starts at the United Center.
Kuemper allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Kings loss to the Sharks on Monday. With Jonathan Quick struggling, it’s no surprise to see Kuemper go tonight in Anaheim. he has not played a lot this season, but has been really good when called upon. He comes into tonight at 2-0-2 with a 2.03 GAA and .940 SV% in six road appearances.
Forsberg stopped 25 of 27 shots in the Blackhawks win in Ottawa last night. After Jeff Glass started four in a row, Forsberg has turned in two straight good starts, stopping 57 of the 60 shots (.950 SV%) that he faced. He has not faced the Wild this season, but has gone 1-1-1 with a 1.50 GAA and .955 SV% on home-ice.
Forsberg stopped 32 of the 33 shots that he faced in the Blackhawks win over the Oilers on Sunday. After ceding the crease to 32-year-old rookie Jeff Glass, Forsberg had a nice outing vs. Edmonton and will get a second straight start tonight. Forsberg makes for an interesting spot-start option against a struggling Senators squad.
Forsberg stopped 32 of the 33 shots that he faced in the Blackhawks win over the Oilers on Sunday. After ceding the crease to 32-year-old rookie Jeff Glass, Forsberg had a nice outing vs. Edmonton and will get a second straight start tonight. Forsberg makes for an interesting spot-start option against a struggling Senators squad.
The Senators called Ceci questionable on Monday but he put the question marks aside when he took part in this morning’s gameday skate. Ceci has been held pointless in seven straight games and has just eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games this season.
Ceci finished Saturday’s game vs. the Lightning, playing 24:01 TOI but he is reportedly dealing with an undisclosed injury. Monitor Ceci’s status during the Senators morning skate on Tuesday.
