Clutterbuck missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but he will be back into the lineup tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Clutterbuck will skate on the third line with Brock Nelson and Nikolay Kulemin.
Despite taking part in the morning skate, the Islanders will go with the same lineup that won on Sunday, which means Clutterbuck will miss his second straight game.
Clutterbuck missed Sunday’s game vs. the Sabres, but his presence at the morning skate suggests he could be back in tonight. Monitor his status after the session.
Schneider allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Devils win over the Maple Leafs on Friday night. He was given Saturday night off, but will be back in the crease tonight with the Oilers in town. The matchup doesn’t get any better for Schneider, who is 3-0-1 with a 1.21 GAA and .961 SV% since the All Star break.
Clutterbuck suffered an upper-body injury last night and was scratched from today’s game vs. the Sabres. With Clutterbuck out, Harry Zolnierczyk has been recalled and will play.
Varlamov made 28 saves on 29 shots in the in the Avs’ loss to the Wild last night. He will go again tonight having lost two straight despite stopping 54 of 56 (.964 SV%) shots. Tonight he faces a Jets team who have lost six in a row, so get Varly in your lineup.
Varlamov stopped 26 of 27 shots in Colorado’s 3-0 loss to the Red Wings on Thursday. Varly has gone 2-1-1 with a 1.74 GAA and .942 SV% since the All Star break. Tonight he will meet the Wild for the third time this season—he is 0-2-0 with a 4.32 GAA and .901 SV% in the first two games.
Varlamov allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Avs win over the Stars on Tuesday. He has won three of his last four starts while posting a 1.93 GAA and .932 SV%. Varlamov gets the nod vs. the Red Wings are the Pepsi Center—he is 9-4-1 with a 2.11 GAA and .934 SV% at home
Schneider allowed one goal on 20 shots in the Devils 2-1 win over the Senators on Tuesday. Schneider has gone 6-2-1 with a 1.78 GAA and .941 SV% in nine starts in 2015. He has been much better in the last month and draws a beauty matchup tonight. Schneider has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.93 GAA and .935 SV% vs. the Maple Leafs this season.
Varlamov stopped all 23 shots he faced in the Avs 3-0 shutout win over the Predators on Friday. It was Varlamov’s fourth shutout of the season and moved him to 13-10-7 on the season. He went 7-3-2 with a 2.06 GAA and .938 SV% in January. Tonight Varlamov makes his second start vs. the Stars—he made 37 saves in a 4-3 win in their last meeting.
Schneider allowed two goals on 43 shots in the Devils loss against the Penguins last Friday. He was given Saturday night off, but will be back in goal tonight vs. the Senators. Schneider had his strongest month of the season, going 5-1-1 with a 1.89 GAA and .940 SV% in January. He has gone 1-1-0 with a 1.48 GAA and .940 SV% vs. the Sens this season.
Cizikas was not at practice on Friday, so the Islanders will make a decision on Cizikas status tomorrow morning, prior to their 2 PM ET puck-drop in Detroit.
Varlamov gave up four goals on 39 shots in Colorado’s loss in Nashville on Tuesday. He will get another crack at the Predators, this time in Colorado. Varlamov has gone 8-4-1 with a 2.27 GAA and .931 SV% at the Pepsi Center this season. Varly has gone 7-4-2 in his previous 13 starts.
Schneider allowed one goal on 30 shots in the Devils 2-1 shootout win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. Schneider has gone 5-1-0 with a 1.88 GAA and .937 SV% in seven starts in January. It has been a strong month, but he has a tough matchup with the Penguins in town—Schneider is 1-2-0 with a 2.64 GAA and .905 SV% vs. Pittsburgh this season.
Schneider allowed two goals on 36 shots in the Devils 5-2 win over the Sharks in the final game before All Star break. Schneider has won four of his last six starts while posting a 2.07 GAA and .931 SV%. Tonight he takes on a Maple Leafs team he defeated 5-3 back in November.
Varlamov gave up two tallies on 24 shots in Colorado’s win over Boston last Wednesday. Varly has done 6-3-1 with a 2.08 GAA and .939 SV% in 10 games in January. He will start his fifth straight game tonight in Nashville—he is 4-6-5 on the road.
Varlamov gave up two tallies on 24 shots in Colorado’s win over Boston last Wednesday. Varly has done 6-3-1 with a 2.08 GAA and .939 SV% in 10 games in January. He will likely start his fifth straight game tonight in Nashville—he is 4-6-5 on the road.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Avalanche 3-1 loss to the Blues on Monday. He has lost his last two starts, but has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.01 GAA and .947 SV% in his last seven starts. He draws an average matchup against an improving Bruins who will be in the second game of a back-to-back set.
Varlamov allowed two goals on 31 shots in Colorado’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Lightning on Saturday. Varlamov is 5-2-1 with a 1.98 GAA and .944 SV% in eight starts in January. Tonight he will meet the Blues for the fourth time this season—he is 1-1-1 with a 1.62 GAA and .938 SV% in the first three.
Schneider made 14 saves on 15 shots before leaving Friday’s game in Anaheim. Schneider passed the concussion protocol tests and is ready to start tonight in San Jose. He comes in at 3-1-0 with a 2.09 GAA and .927 SV% in January. He allowed three goals on 31 shots in a loss in his first start vs. the Sharks.
