Mayfield appeared in the last four games, but Thomas Hickey will take his spot in the lineup tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Mayfield has had a solid start to the season, registering four points (2G / 2A), 16 shots and 16 blocks in 12 games, but is the victim of a numbers game tonight.
Pulock was a healthy scratch in St. Louis on Saturday, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Pulock has one goal, one assist and 11 shots on goal in his last six games.
Soshnikov had to be recalled today by the latest or he was eligible to return to the KHL according to a clause in his contract. The 24-year-old also earned a call-up by recording five goals and seven assists (12 points) in 14 games with the Marlies. Soshnikov has seven goals and seven assists (14 points) in 67 career games with the Maple Leafs.
Howard stopped 26 of 28 shots in the Red Wings win in Vancouver on Monday. Petr Mrazek struggled in Calgary on Thursday, so they’ll come back to Howard tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. The Red Wings have barely played at home so far this season—but Howard is 2-2-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .911 SV% in his first four starts at Little Caesars Arena.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 37 shots in Colorado’s win in Philadelphia last Saturday. Varlamov was given the following night off so he is well rested to kick-off the NHL’s Global Series today in Sweden. Varlamov has won three of his last four starts despite posting an ugly 4.17 GAA and .890 SV%.
Schneider allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Devils’ loss to St. Louis on Tuesday. Schneider has now dropped his last two starts, including a game in Edmonton, but he gets another crack at them tonight on home ice. Schneider has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.96 GAA and .918 SV% at the Prudential Center this year.
Schneider allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Devils’ loss to St. Louis on Tuesday. Schneider has now dropped his last two starts, including a game in Edmonton, but he gets another crack at them tonight on home ice. Schneider has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.96 GAA and .918 SV% at the Prudential Center this year.
Schneider gave up five goals on 41 shots in the Devils’ loss in Edmonton last Friday. Keith Kinkaid got the start on Sunday, so look for Schneider to go tonight vs.the Blues. Schneider has gone 3-1-0 with a 3.18 GAA and .909 SV% on home ice so far this season.
Schneider gave up five goals on 41 shots in the Devils’ loss in Edmonton last Friday. Keith Kinkaid got the start on Sunday, so look for Schneider to go tonight vs.the Blues. Schneider has gone 3-1-0 with a 3.18 GAA and .909 SV% on home ice so far this season.
Varlamov made an absurd 57 saves on 60 shots in Colorado’s win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. It was an extremely impressive outing for Varlamov, who has been volatile so far this season. Tonight he faces a Flyers team that has lost four of their last six (2-3-1) while averaging just 2.50 goals per game.
Schneider stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Devils shutout win in Vancouver on Wednesday. Schneider has won six of his first eight starts while posting a 2.84 GAA and .921 SV% and tonight he faces a dangerous Oilers team that has gotten off to a tough start to the season.
Schneider stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Devils shutout win in Vancouver on Wednesday. Schneider has won six of his first eight starts while posting a 2.84 GAA and .921 SV% and tonight he faces a dangerous Oilers team that has gotten off to a tough start to the season.
Duclair has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will get back into the lineup tonight vs. the Sabres. Duclair has had a tough start to the season, recording just five points (3G / 2A) in 11 games this season.
Pelech is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will not play tonight in Washington. With Pelech sidelined, Thomas Hickey will re-enter the lineup.
Schneider allowed three goals on 37 shots in the Devils’ win over the Coyotes on Saturday. October was a solid month for Schneider, who finished at 5-1-0 with a 3.26 GAA and .909 SV%. While his splits weren’t great, Schneider has been getting more goal support than he’s ever had in New Jersey. Tonight he faces his former team in Vancouver, making him a must-start.
With Brian Boyle returning to the Devils’ lineup on Wednesday, they needed to make room on the roster by playing Palmieri on IR. The move is retroactive, so Palmieri is eligible to return whenever he is healthy.
Varlamov allowed seven goals on 21 shots in Colorado’s blowout loss in Vegas last Friday. Varlamov had nearly one full week off prior to tonight’s start vs. the Hurricanes. After a nice start to the season, Varlamov has lost three of his last four starts while allowing a combined 16 goals on 127 shots (.874 SV%).
