Mantha has been out since December 2nd, missing the last 14 games with a hand injury but will play Friday vs. the Predators. Mantha has scored nine goals and five assists (14 points) in 27 games this season.
Allen allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Blues loss to the Rangers on Monday. Allen wrapped up December at 6-5-1 with a 2.77 GAA, .907 SV% and one shutout in 12 starts. Allen has played better recently but he will be in tough against the visiting Capitals—Washington is 16-4-0 while averaging 3.80 goals for per game in their last 20 games.
Rittich will not be available for Wednesday’s game in Detroit, which means that Mike Smith will likely start and Jon Gillies has been recalled to serve as the backup. There is no update on how long Rittich is expected to be out, so treat it as day-to-day until the Flames release more information.
Rittich gave up four goals on 36 shots in the Flames loss to the Lightning last Thursday. Rittich has lost two straight but remains a solid 3-2-1 with a 2.47 GAA and .920 SV% in seven December appearances. Even though he’s been steady all season, Rittich is a risky option in Winnipeg—the Jets are 13-4-2 on home-ice and rank fourth in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.53 GF/pg).
Rittich gave up four goals on 36 shots in the Flames loss to the Lightning last Thursday. Rittich has lost two straight but remains a solid 3-2-1 with a 2.47 GAA and .920 SV% in seven December appearances. Even though he’s been steady all season, Rittich is a risky option in Winnipeg—the Jets are 13-4-2 on home-ice and rank fourth in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.53 GF/pg).
Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 44 shots in the Jets win in San Jose last Thursday. Hellebuyck has allowed at least three goals in four straight games but has managed a 3-1-0 record over that time. The goal support has been there for Hellebuyck and he may need it tonight vs. the Flames. Calgary comes into Winnipeg ranks sixth in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.43 GF/pg).
Allen made 28 saves on 29 shots in the Blues win in Calgary last Saturday. Allen has been inconsistent lately but has put a solid couple of games together. Tonight he will go head-to-head with his former backup on home-ice, where he is 6-5-2 with a 3.93 GAA and .879 SV% in 15 games this season.
Allen allowed four goals on 28 shots in the Blues loss in Vancouver on Thursday. The Blues will stick with Allen in Calgary and he comes in at 5-5-2 with a 2.41 GAA and .918 SV% on the road this season. The 28-year-old has struggled against the Flames though, going 1-1-0 with a 5.25 GAA and .860 SV% in two games.
Lammikko has five assists in 30 games this season but has been held pointless in the last 15 games and 28 of 30 games. Lammikko will be replace by Denis Malgin.
Hellebuyck surrendered three goals on 30 shots in the Jets loss in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Hellebuyck, who has gone 5-2-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .921 SV% in seven starts in December. Tonight he will face a Sharks team that has won five in a row and seven of their last eight while averaging 4.25 goals for per game.
Allen stopped 22 of 23 shots in the Blues win in Edmonton on Tuesday. It was a nice bounce-back performance from Allen, who has now won three of his last four while allowing 11 goals on 106 shots (.896 SV%). In his first start against the Canucks, Allen was yanked after allowing three goals on six shots in a 6-1 loss on December 9th.
Hellebuyck surrendered three goals on 30 shots in the Jets loss in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Hellebuyck, who has gone 5-2-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .921 SV% in seven starts in December. Tonight he will face a Sharks team that has won five in a row and seven of their last eight while averaging 4.25 goals for per game.
