Varlamov allowed two goals on 27 shots in Colorado’s loss in Chicago on Tuesday. Varlamov has lost two in a row while allowing a combined six goals on 58 shots (.897 SV%). The 29-year-old will go head-to-head with Joonas Korpisalo in Columbus—he has gone 6-9-3 with a 3.32 GAA and .894 SV% on the road in 2017-18.
Schneider allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Devils loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. Since returning to the Devils crease, Schneider has lost both starts while allowing a combined six goals on 56 shots (.893 SV%). The 31-year-old has gone 11-7-3 with a 2.68 GAA and .912 SV% at the Prudential Center this season.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 31 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Predators on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Varlamov, who will make his 37th start tonight in Chicago. The 29-year-old has gone 6-9-2 with a 3.39 GAA and .892 SV% on the road this season.
Martin has been a healthy scratch since January 22nd but he will be back in tonight vs. the Sabres. The 28-year-old pugilist has three goals, eight assists (11 points) and 45 PIMS in 47 games this season.
Cizikas missed last night’s game for the birth of his child but he will play tonight in Pittsburgh. Cizikas will replace Sebastian Aho as the Islanders will go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen.
Soshnikov is dealing with an illness so he did not travel to Dallas and won’t play this afternoon. Soshnikov has not picked up in three games with the Blues. He will be replaced by Patrik Berglund.
Cizikas is with his wife as they are expecting the birth of a child. Cizikas was reportedly at the hospital this morning, which suggests that he won’t be available for tonight’s game. If Cizikas can’t play, Ross Johnston will draw back into the lineup.
After a one-game conditioning stint with Binghamton (AHL), Schneider is ready to start in the NHL for the first time since January 23rd. He will face a familiar foe, as he goes head-to-head with former teammate Roberto Luongo in Florida.
Panik has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but is expected to skate on the third line with Freddie Hamilton and Josh Archibald vs. the Wild. Panik has just four assists in 15 games since being traded to the Coyotes.
Varlamov allowed two goals on 32 shots in Colorado’s win over the Flames on Wednesday. Varlamov has won his last two outings while stopping 61 of 64 shots (.953 SV%) and will make his ninth consecutive start tonight vs. the Wild. The 29-year-old netminder has gone 11-4-1 with a 2.29 GAA and .933 SV% at the Pepsi Center this season.
Schneider has been sidelined by a groin injury since January 23rd but will return to the crease tonight in Florida. The 31-year-old stopped 18 of 19 shots in a win with Binghamton (AHL) during his brief conditioning stint. Schneider has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .944 SV% vs. the Panthers this season.
Schneider has been sidelined by a groin injury since January 23rd but will return to the crease tonight in Florida. The 31-year-old stopped 18 of 19 shots in a win with Binghamton (AHL) during his brief conditioning stint. Schneider has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .944 SV% vs. the Panthers this season.
Varlamov allowed a single goal on 32 shots in Colorado’s win over the Canucks on Monday. Varlamov has three wins his last seven appearances with a 2.81 GAA, .920 SV% and one shutout. With Jonathan Bernier and Andrew Hammond both hurt, Varlamov will continue to carry the torch for the Avalanche. He allowed five goals on 29 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Flames over the weekend.
Schneider has been sidelined by a groin injury since January 23rd but is nearing a return to the Devils’ crease. The Devils’ No.1 will start tonight for Binghamton and should be back to start either Thursday in Florida or Friday in Carolina.
Reilly was a prospect with a lot of offensive potential when he reached the NHL, but it has not materialized. The 24-year-old has just 18 points (4G / 14A) in 84 career NHL games, but should get his best shot at playing time with a Montreal team that is out of the playoff picture.
Varlamov allowed five goals on 29 shots in Colorado’s loss in Calgary on Saturday. Varlamov has two wins in his last six appearances, while posting a 3.15 GAA and .912 SV%. Varlamov is 9-4-1 with a 2.40 GAA and .931 SV% in 16 games at the Pepsi Center this season.
Panik missed Saturday’s game against the Ducks and is questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Canucks. If Panik can’t play, look for Freddie Hamilton to remain in the lineup.
