Hellebuyck stopped all 35 shots that he faced in the Jets win in Edmonton on Sunday. Hellebuyck has won five of his last six starts while posting a 1.65 GAA, .949 SV% and two shutouts. As the calendar flips to 2018, Hellebuyck sits third in the NHL in wins (21) and eighth in both GAA (2.37) and SV% (.923 SV%).
Mantha was on the ice for the Red Wings morning skate and said that he is feeling better, but won't play tonight. Mantha is hopeful that he will return on Wednesday and his absence tonight means Tyler Bertuzzi will remain on the top line.
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 44 shots in the Jets win over the Islanders on Friday. Hellebuyck has won four of his last five starts with a 1.97 GAA, .938 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces the Oilers for the third time this year, having gone 2-0-0 with a 2.51 GAA and .922 SV% in the first two meetings.
Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Jets win over the Oilers on Wednesday. Hellebuyck has won three of his last four starts while posting a 1.96 GAA, .931 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces the visiting Islanders at the Bell MTS Place, where he has gone 13-1-1 with a 2.20 GAA and .924 SV% this season.
Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Jets win over the Oilers on Wednesday. Hellebuyck has won three of his last four starts while posting a 1.96 GAA, .931 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces the visiting Islanders at the Bell MTS Place, where he has gone 13-1-1 with a 2.20 GAA and .924 SV% this season.
Mantha is dealing with a “nagging” injury according to head coach Jeff Blashill, leaving him as a game-time decision vs. the Rangers. Monitor Mantha’s status when the Red Wings hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 pm ET.
Rittich allowed one goal on 17 shots in the Flames win in Vancouver on December 17th. Rittich came up to the NHL as a relative unknown but has played well in his first four career NHL games—the 25-year-old enters Thursday at 3-1-0 with a 2.10 GAA and .919 SV% but draws a tough road matchup in San Jose tonight.
Rittich allowed one goal on 17 shots in the Flames win in Vancouver on December 17th. Rittich came up to the NHL as a relative unknown but has played well in his first four career NHL games—the 25-year-old enters Thursday at 3-1-0 with a 2.10 GAA and .919 SV% but draws a tough road matchup in San Jose tonight.
Hellebuyck allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Jets loss in Boston last Thursday. Hellebuyck got Saturday off, so he’ll be back in net tonight vs. the Oilers. Hellebuyck has gone 5-2-2 with a 2.64 GAA and .907 SV% and was victorious in his only start vs. Edmonton this season.
Allen stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Blues win in Vancouver last Saturday. The win snapped an ugly four-game losing skid for Allen, who will make his 31st start of the season tonight. Allen has gone 10-5-0 with a 2.39 GAA and .915 SV% at the Scottrade Center this season.
Allen stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Blues win in Vancouver last Saturday. The win snapped an ugly four-game losing skid for Allen, who will make his 31st start of the season tonight. Allen has gone 10-5-0 with a 2.39 GAA and .915 SV% at the Scottrade Center this season.
Allen surrendered three goals on 35 shots in the Blues loss in Edmonton on Thursday. Allen has lost four in a row while posting a 3.05 GAA and .902 SV%. He will look to get back into the win column tonight in Vancouver—he stopped 20 of 24 shots in a 4-3 OT win in their first meeting of the season.
Bratt missed Thursday’s game vs. the Rangers but will be back in tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Bratt will skate on a line with Marcus Johansson and Travis Zajac and comes in with two goals and four assists (six points) in his last seven games.
Allen surrendered four goals on 46 shots in the Blues loss in Winnipeg on Sunday. Allen has lost three in a row while allowing a combined nine goals on 88 shots (.898 SV%). The Blues have struggled mightily to score as of late, but Allen is 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .932 SV% in two starts vs. Edmonton this season.
Hellebuyck yielded four goals on 34 shots in the Jets win in Nashville on Tuesday. Hellebuyck’s numbers haven’t been as good in December, but he is still 5-2-1 in eight starts despite a 2.87 GAA and .898 SV%. He has a tough matchup tonight against a Bruins team that has won seven of their last 10 games (7-2-1).
Bratt was hurt while blocking a shot on Monday and will not play tonight. Bratt was given a “maintenance day” on Wednesday but it looks like it was a little more than maintenance. Luckily for the Devils, Marcus Johansson (ankle) will return tonight to replace Bratt in the lineup.
Allen surrendered four goals on 46 shots in the Blues loss in Winnipeg on Sunday. Allen has lost three in a row while allowing a combined nine goals on 88 shots (.898 SV%). The Blues have struggled mightily to score as of late, but Allen is 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .932 SV% in two starts vs. Edmonton this season.
