Bernier was pulled after allowing five goals on 15 shots in the Red Wings loss in Washington on Tuesday. With Jimmy Howard starting last night, Bernier is projected to start Saturday in Brooklyn. Bernier allowed three goals on 19 shots in a 3-2 loss in his first start against the Islanders (Dec.8).
Markstrom allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Canucks win in St. Louis on Sunday. Markstrom has won back-to-back games, while stopping 48 of the 52 shots (.923 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he makes his first start against the Blue Jackets—Markstrom is 4-5-2 with a 3.23 GAA and .894 SV% on the road.
Bernier allowed four goals on 31 shots in the Red Wings overtime win in Toronto on Thursday. In his last six outings (five starts), Bernier has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.78 GAA and .914 SV%. Tonight he faces an Islanders team that is 6-7-1 on the road and rank 20th in the NHL in goal-scoring (2.89 GF/pg).
Bernier allowed four goals on 31 shots in the Red Wings overtime win in Toronto on Thursday. In his last six outings (five starts), Bernier has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.78 GAA and .914 SV%. Tonight he faces an Islanders team that is 6-7-1 on the road and rank 20th in the NHL in goal-scoring (2.89 GF/pg).
Bernier allowed one goal on 28 shots in the Red Wings’ 2-0 loss to Colorado last Sunday. Bernier has played pretty well in his last five appearances (four starts), going 2-2-0 while allowing just 12 gaols on 155 shots (.923 SV%). As solid as he has been, he should be left on the bench tonight in Toronto.
Markstrom allowed four goals on 31 shots in the Canucks loss to the Golden Knights last Thursday. Markstrom will make his first start in a week and comes in at 1-6-2 with a 3.35 GAA and .897 SV% in his last nine starts. He draws a tough matchup even though the Predators are banged up—he is 5-4-1 with a 3.18 GAA and .903 SV% on home-ice.
Bernier allowed one goal on 28 shots in the Red Wings’ 2-0 loss to Colorado last Sunday. Bernier has played pretty well in his last five appearances (four starts), going 2-2-0 while allowing just 12 gaols on 155 shots (.923 SV%). As solid as he has been, he should be left on the bench tonight in Toronto.
Pesce was activated from IR on Saturday but was a healthy scratch for Sunday’s game. In total, he has sat out for the last nine games but returns tonight with two goals, one assist and 27 shots in 17 games this season.
Meier has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but will play tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Meier will skate on a line with Joe Thornton and Marcus Sorensen and re-enters the lineup with 13 goals and 10 assists (23 points) in 25 games.
Meier has missed the last three games but skated with Joe Thornton and Marcus Sorensen in Tuesday’s practice, suggesting he’ll be back on Wednesday. Monitor his status when the Sharks hit the ice for tomorrow’s morning skate.
Bratt missed the Devils morning skate on Monday and is listed as a game-time decision for tonight's game vs. the Lightning. Stefan Noesen skated in Bratt's spot on the second line, so look for him to get top-6 minutes tonight if Bratt is unavailable.
Pesce has missed the last eight games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Sunday in Los Angeles. Pesce has just two goals and one assist in 17 games this season.
