Hellebuyck turned away 24 of 27 shots in the Jets’ 4-3 victory over the Capitals on Tuesday. He hasn’t played particularly well of late, with just a .885 SV% in his last four starts, but he draws an excellent matchup at home against the Avalanche tonight.
Allen made just 19 saves in the Blues 4-1 loss against the Penguins on Sunday. Allen’s struggles have continued of late, stopping just 48 of 56 shots in his last three starts. Nevertheless, he gets the call for the third time in four games tonight in a challenging matchup against the Stars.
Rittich failed to impress in his first start in the absence of Mike Smith, allowing four goals on 39 shots (.897) in a losing effort to the Bruins. Despite his disappointing night on Tuesday, Rittich has been a formidable backup this season (2.23 GAA/.926 SV%), and should continue to see a starter’s workload so long as Smith is out. He’ll be in tough to turn it around tonight in Nashville.
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Jets loss to the Rangers on Sunday. Hellebuyck had been 6-0-0 in games played on Sunday before the loss, but it was even more surprising because the Rangers are extremely banged up. Tonight he faces the Capitals at the Bell MTS Place, where he has gone 19-3-2 with a 2.13 GAA and .927 SV% this season.
Rittich allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Flames win in New Jersey last Thursday. With Mike Smith getting injured late in the Flames win over the Islanders on Sunday, Rittich will be the Flames No.1 for the immediate future. The 25-year-old netminder has played well in limited action this season, going 5-1-2 with a 2.20 GAA and .927 SV%. He makes for a strong pickup with Smith out, but has a rough matchup tonight in Boston.
Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Jets win over the Coyotes on Tuesday. Hellebuyck has won five of his last seven starts (5-1-1) with a 1.94 GAA, .934 SV% and two shutouts. Hellebuyck has been on of the best goalies in the NHL this season, losing in regulation just six times in 42 starts. He posted a 24-save shutout in his first start against the Blues this season.
Rittich allowed one goal on four shots after replacing Mike Smith in the Flames loss to the Lightning last Thursday. Rittich has not seen a lot of action this season, but has played very well. In six starts and two relief appearance, Rittich has gone 4-1-2 with a 2.23 GAA and .926 SV%. He makes for an interesting spot-start on a busy nine-game night.
Hellebuyck stopped all 25 shots that he faced in the Jets shutout in over the Avalanche on Saturday. It was Hellebuyck’s fifth shutout of the season, tying him for second in the NHL—he’s also tied for second with 27 wins in 41 starts. In his first start against the Coyotes, Hellebuyck stopped 33 of 34 shots in a 4-1 win in mid-November.
Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 39 shots last Thursday. Michael Hutchinson gave Hellebuyck a night off on Tuesday, but Hellebuyck will get back in the cage tonight vs. the Golden Knights. Hellebuyck went 5-2-2 with a 2.28 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout in nine January starts. Tonight he will get his first look at the Vegas Golden Knights.
Allen allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Blues loss to the Coyotes on January 20th. Carter Hutton has started five of the last six games, but Allen will get another shot tonight in Boston. Allen has not faced the Bruins this season, but has gone 8-7-2 with a 2.90 GAA and .908 SV% on the road.
Allen allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Blues loss to the Coyotes on January 20th. Carter Hutton has started five of the last six games, but Allen will get another shot tonight in Boston. Allen has not faced the Bruins this season, but has gone 8-7-2 with a 2.90 GAA and .908 SV% on the road.
Rittich stopped 41 of 43 shots in the Flames win in Florida on January 12th. Rittich has gone 3-0-1 with a 1.71 GAA and .946 SV% in his last four starts. He came in in relief against the Oilers in early-December and gave up two goals on six shots in a 7-5 loss. He is 4-0-1 with a 1.77 GAA and .942 SV% on the road this season.