Bernier allowed a single goal on 22 shots after replacing James Reimer in the Maple Leafs loss in Ottawa on Saturday. Bernier has gone 2-6-1 with a 3.75 GAA and .899 SV% in March. The Maple Leafs have been awful for months and Bernier is a risky start against a hot Minnesota team.
Markstrom has made two NHL appearances and as it stands now, he is 0-1-0 with a 10.21 GAA and .500 SV%. He went down to the AHL last weekend and went 2-0-0 with a 1.42 GAA and .943 SV% so maybe this time around he will have a little more confidence. He draws a great matchup for people who are in a pinch fora spot-start—the Yotes have lost seven in a row.
Hamilton suffered an undisclosed injury last night and will be held out of tonight’s game vs. the Lightning. Zach Trotman was recalled and will be in the lineup tonight with Hamilton out.
Hamilton left after playing just 13:11 TOI and did not return. Coach Claude Julien did not have an update on Dougie after the game, but the Bruins recalled Zach Trotman, which suggests that Hamilton won’t be good-to-go tonight.
Markstrom has made two NHL appearances and as it stands now, he is 0-1-0 with a 10.21 GAA and .500 SV%. He went down to the AHL last weekend and went 2-0-0 with a 1.42 GAA and .943 SV% so maybe this time around he will have a little more confidence. He draws a great matchup for people who are in a pinch fora spot-start—the Yotes have lost seven in a row.
Allen allowed two goals on 12 shots after replacing Brian Elliott in the Blues loss to the Wild yesterday. Allen will get the nod today vs. a struggling Red Wings team who continue to slip in the Eastern Conference standings. Allen has gone 8-3-2 with a 2.58 GAA and .911 SV%.
Palat has missed the last three games, but he could be back on Friday against the Red Wings. Palat has had a fantastic season, so his return would certainly help the Lightning’s top-6.
Bernier was pulled after he allowed three goals on four shots in the Maple Leafs embarrassing loss to the Oilers on Monday. Bernier has gone 2-4-1 with a 3.94 GAA and .892 SV% in seven March starts. Tonight he takes on a Sharks team who are fighting for their playoff lives.
Bernier allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Canucks on Saturday. Bernier has gone 2-3-1 with a 3.49 GAA and .905 SV% in six starts in March. He draws a very good matchup tonight vs. the lowly Oilers—Bernier has gone 5-10-5 with a 2.41 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this season.
Markstrom went 2-0-0 with a 1.42 GAA and .943 SV% in two games with Utica over the weekend. There is no indication when his next start will be, but the Canucks do have a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday.
Bernier allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Canucks on Saturday. Bernier has gone 2-3-1 with a 3.49 GAA and .905 SV% in six starts in March. He draws a very good matchup tonight vs. the lowly Oilers—Bernier has gone 5-10-5 with a 2.41 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this season.
James Reimer got the nod last night and was absolutely lit up by the Flames. So Bernier will start tonight, coming off of a 30-save performance in the Leafs 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Bernier is 2-2-1 with a 3.59 GAA and .904 SV% in his last five outings.
James Reimer got the nod last night and was absolutely lit up by the Flames. So expect Bernier to start tonight, coming off of a 30-save performance in the Leafs 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Bernier is 2-2-1 with a 3.59 GAA and .904 SV% in his last five outings.
The Canucks are sent Markstrom down to play a few games over the weekend but he is expected to swap places with Joakim Eriksson again next week.
Allen allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Blues loss to the Canucks on March 1st. Brian Elliott has started the last five games, but Allen will go tonight in Dallas. He has struggled in his last two starts, allowing nine goals on 48 shots (.813 SV%). He will be in tough again tonight in Dallas.
Bernier did not take part in the Maple Leafs optional morning skate which usually indicates that he will start. Bernier stopped 30 of 33 shots in the Leafs 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Bernier is 2-2-1 with a 3.59 GAA and .904 SV% in his last five outings. He made 32 saves in a 4-1 win in his only start against the Flames this season.
Palat injured his foot while blocking a shot on a Tuesday. He was force to leave that game, now he will be forced to miss the next 2-3 weeks. Expect him to miss at least the next six games. This could open the door for Jonathan Drouin to play a top-6 role.
Bernier allowed four goals on 43 shots in the Jets 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders on Monday. He has dropped three in a row while posting a 4.63 GAA and .879 SV%. However, he has a good chance to snap that losing skid with the Sabres in town—he posted a 10-shot shutout in his first start against Buffalo this season.
Palat took a shot off of the foot and was forced to leave yesterday’s win over the Canadiens. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said the X-rays “looked okay” but Palat will be reevaluated. Monitor his status leading up to Thursday’s game in Boston.
