Armia, 21, was the Sabres’ first round pick (16th overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft. He has registered 16 points (7G / 9A) in 21 games with Rochester this season. Armia is expected to make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Red Wings.
Perry will miss his ninth straight game with a knee injury. He was on the ice this morning and took part in the morning skate line rushes, but stayed on with extras which meanss he will not play tonight vs. the Sharks.
Perry took part in Ducks practice on Sunday but will be held out of his eighth consecutive game with a knee injury. With Perry missing Monday’s game, the next game he could return for would be Saturday in Arizona.
Perry was targeting a return for Monday and his availability for Sunday’s practice keeps that option open, but he skated as an extra which suggests that he likely won’t be back until after the Christmas break. The Ducks have gone 5-2-0 without Perry in the last seven games.
Kuemper (illness) missed his scheduled start on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday, but he will be back between the pipes tonight in Nashville. Kuemper allowed two goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Sharks in his last start. Despite his recent struggles, Kuemper is 7-3-0 at home this season—however his .885 SV% at Xcel Energy Center is alarming.
Kuemper (illness) missed his scheduled start on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday, but it looks like he will be back between the pipes tonight in Nashville. Kuemper allowed two goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Sharks in his last start. Despite his recent struggles, Kuemper is 7-3-0 at home this season—however his .885 SV% at Xcel Energy Center is alarming.
Perry will miss the next two games, but it sounds like he could be back Monday. After Monday’s game, the Ducks have four games off for the Christmas break, so there is a chance that the Ducks will hold him out of that game and give him the extra four days rest.
Kuemper was scheduled to start last night vs. Chicago, but ended up serving as the backup because he was sick. Michael Russo from the Minnesota Star Tribune said that Kuemper looks like he got “hit by a bus” so he must not be doing very well. He is not expected to be available on Wednesday vs. Boston.
Kuemper surrendered two goals on 30 shots in Thursday’s loss to the Sharks. Kuemper had a ridiculous start to the year, but now sits at 11-9-0 with a 2.45 GAA and .906 SV%. Tonight he draws a brutal matchup in Chicago. The Blackhawks have won nine of 10. Kuemper is 4-6-0 despite posting a 2.42 GAA and .920 SV%.
Kuemper allowed five goals on 18 shots in the Wild’s loss to the Ducks last Friday. It has been ugly for Kuemper as of late, losing two of four with a 4.41 GAA and .848 SV%. He won his first start against the Sharks, but his road record is not great—4-5-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .918 SV%.
Perry suffered the injury on Friday vs. the Wild and will be out until the end of December or early January. This is a tough break for the Ducks and Perry owners. Expect Kyle Palmieri, Devante Smith-Pelly and Rene Bourque to take on larger roles with Perry sidelined.
Perry left Friday’s game in the first period after suffering a knee injury and did not return. The Ducks confirmed this afternoon that he is out with no timetable for his return. He will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Anaheim. They have recalled Rickard Rakell from Norfolk (AHL).
Kuemper allowed one goal on 19 shots in the Wild’ 2-1 win over the Canadiens on Wednesday. It was a big win over a good Montreal team, but he draws another tough matchup tonight against the visiting Anaheim Ducks. However, Kuemper is 7-2-0 with a 2.08 GAA and .902 SV% at home this season.
Kuemper gave up four goals on 45 shots in the Wild’s 5-4 OT win over the Stars on Friday. After a superb October, Kuemper went 5-5-0 with a 2.91 GAA and .900 SV% in 10 starts in November. Tonight, he makes his second start vs. Montreal—he made 27 saves in a 4-1 loss to the Habs on November 8th.
Dumoulin, 23, was the Carolina Hurricanes second round pick (51st overall) in 2009. The 6-foot-4 blue liner has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 22 games with WBS this season. He has one career assist in six NHL games.
Kuemper was pulled after allowing four goals on 10 shots in the Wild’s loss to Los Angeles on Wednesday. Despite the brutal outing, the Wild will give Kuemper a chance to bounce-back tonight in Dallas. In his first two starts of the season against the Stars, he is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .958 SV%.
Kuemper gave up two goals on 28 shots in a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. He was given Sunday night off, so it looks like he will be back in goal tonight vs. the Kings. In seven home starts, Kuemper has gone 6-1-0 with a 1.73 GAA and .919 SV%.
Kuemper gave up two goals on 28 shots in a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. He was given Sunday night off, so it looks like he will be back in goal tonight vs. the Kings. In seven home starts, Kuemper has gone 6-1-0 with a 1.73 GAA and .919 SV%.
Danault, 21, failed to register a point in either of his first two NHL games. His return to the AHL means that Andrew Shaw must be ready to go on Wednesday in Colorado. Danault has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 14 games with Rockford.
