Schneider, who left Friday’s game with an upper-body injury, is “doing fine” and is listed as day-to-day. The Devils are confident that Schneider will be able to backup at the very least on Monday, so no call-up has been made at this time.
Schneider exited after the first period with what Lou Lamoriello called an “upper-body” injury. Schneider appeared in obvious after taking a Matt Beleskey shot off his right collarbone and/or mask 3:31 into the first period. “He's feeling better right now, but he couldn't go back in,” Lamoriello said. Lamoriello said that Schneider did not require X-rays but would not speculate on if Schneider might miss Monday's game in San Jose or how long he might be out.
Varlamov turned aside 30 of 32 shots in Colorado’s 4-2 victory over the Panthers on Thursday. Varlamov has won four of his last five starts with a 1.82 GAA and .955 SV%. He is red-hot right now, but draws a rough matchup in Tampa Bay. The Lightning continue to pace the NHL with a 3.22 goals per game.
Schneider allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Devils 5-3 win over the Kings on Wednesday. Schneider has played very well as of late, winning three of four with a 2.01 GAA and .927 SV%. He won his first start on the California trip, but it is difficult to expect a repeat performance from the Devils in Anaheim tonight.
Varlamov stopped 36 of 38 shots in the Avs’ 2-1 defeat in Washington on Monday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Varly, who was given Tuesday off, but will be back between the pipes tonight in Florida. He is 5-3-1 vs. the Eastern Conference with an identical 2.74 GAA and .921 SV% as he has posted vs. the West.
Schneider made 40 saves on 42 shots in the Devils loss to the Bruins last Thursday. He was given Friday night off and has had nearly a full-week off in between starts. He has gone 2-1-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .940 SV% in the 2015 calendar year. Schneider has struggled, going 8-13-0 on the road this season.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 40 shots in the Avs’ win over the Stars on Saturday. He has won three straight with a 1.67 GAA, .962 SV% and one shutout. Varly has been as hot as any goalie as of late, but draws a tough matchup tonight in Washington—they have won four of five and rank eighth in the NHL in scoring.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 40 shots in the Avs’ win over the Stars on Saturday. He has won three straight with a 1.67 GAA, .962 SV% and one shutout. Varly has been as hot as any goalie as of late, but draws a tough matchup tonight in Washington—they have won four of five and rank eighth in the NHL in scoring.
Varlamov gave up two goals on 38 shots in the Avs’ win over the Senators on Thursday. Varlamov has won two in a row while stopping 90 of 92 shots (.978 SV%). He will make his seventh straight start today—he is 4-2-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .950 SV% in the last six.
Clutterbuck missed Friday’s game, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Clutterbuck will skate on the fourth line.
Clutterbuck suffered an upper-body injury in the Islanders 3-2 loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. He will be replaced by Josh Bailey tonight. He is listed as day-to-day.
Varlamov stopped all 54 shots that he faced in the Avs’ 2-0 shutout win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday. It was a ridiculous performance from Varly,who has been exceptional since returning to the crease. He has won four of six starts with a 1.79 GAA and .942 SV%. Tonight he faces a Sens team who have lost five of seven.
Varlamov stopped all 54 shots that he faced in the Avs’ 2-0 shutout win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday. It was a ridiculous performance from Varly,who has been exceptional since returning to the crease. He has won four of six starts with a 1.79 GAA and .942 SV%. Tonight he faces a Sens team who have lost five of seven.
Schneider allowed one goal on 21 shots in the Devils 4-1 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. Schneider has won back-to-back games and three of his last four while posting a 1.75 GAA and .928 SV%. On Thursday, he will start in Boston—Schneider has gone 8-12-0 with a 2.73 GAA and .915 SV% on the road this season.
Duclair had been on a loan to Team Canada for the World Juniors. He posted four goals and four assists in seven games en route to a gold medal. Despite a strong tournament, the Rangers are playing great right now, so there is no reason to rush Duclair’s development. He heads back to the Quebec, where he had 50 goals and 49 assists (99 points) in 59 games.
Varlamov gave up four goals on 27 shots in Sunday’s 4-3 loss to Columbus. Since returning from a groin injury, he has won three of five with a 2.14 GAA and .919 SV%. Despite the recent success, he draws a terrible matchup tonight vs. the 26-11-2 Blackhawks. He is 2-4-4 with a 3.63 GAA and .890 SV% on the road.
Schneider gave up two goals on 20 shots in the Devils 5-2 win over the Flyers on Saturday. After a six-game losing streak, Schneider has now won two of his last three with a 2.00 GAA and .921 SV%. He draws a beauty matchup tonight with the Sabres in town.
Varlamov allowed a single goal on 28 shots in the Avs’ shootout win over the Oilers on Friday. He has won three of four starts with a 1.68 GAA and .935 SV% since returning from injured reserve. Tonight he will face the Blue Jackets at home—Varly is 5-3-1 with a 2.08 GAA and .938 SV% at Pepsi Center this season.
Schneider allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Devils 3-1 loss to the Red Wings on Wednesday. He was given last night off, but will be in goal tonight vs. the Flyers. He finished December at 3-8-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .924 SV%—as you can tell, not really his fault. The Devils averaged 1.50 goals per game with Schneider in net last month.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Avs’ win over the Flyers on Wednesday. The Avalanche will continue to ride Varly almost exclusively with no back-to-backs until January 12th-13th. He is 2-1-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .925 SV% since returning from a groin injury last week.
