It is possible that Schneider suffered a setback because he had skated the four days before today. There's no reason for the Canucks to panic, they still have Roberto Luongo who played very well in Game 1. He is no slouch, they will be fine without Schneider.
Varlamov didn't allow a goal on six shots and recorded the win in a relief effort last night. He will start in the season finale tonight against a desperate Minnesota club.
Panik had five goals and four assists in 25 games with the Lightning.
There is no word on what is ailing the Canucks netminder. Luongo will likely start tomorrow now. The Canucks will hope to have Schneider back before the playoffs start.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 24 shots in a loss to Edmonton last Friday. He is not a great fantasy option and the matchup tomorrow is a tough one. Look elsewhere.
Schneider stopped 33 of 34 shots in a win over the Red Wings on Saturday. The Canucks did not do much offensively so he had to be sharp. He will look to record his 17th win of the season tonight when the Canucks take on Chicago.
Schneider has more shutouts than regulation shutouts over the last month and looks to put a nail in the Stars playoff hopes.
The Islanders are calling it an upper-body injury and said he will be evaluated Wednesday.
Schneider is coming off a 4-3 loss to the Avalanche. Prior to that he won 3 straight
Schneider was supposed to start on Wednesday, but he was scratched prior to the game because of an illness. He will get his third start of the season vs. Colorado tomorrow. In his two previous starts against the Avs he was 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .951 SV%.
The 20-year-old Pageau has seven goals and 22 assists (29 points) in 69 games in his first season in the AHL.
Schneider is coming off a shutout of the Coyotes. He has been one of the best goalies in the league lately and with Kesler back in the lineup and Derek Roy joining the team the Canucks are a better team. They should beat Calgary.
Varlamov was the scheduled starter Monday against Calgary, but was a late scratch due to the hip issue.
Varlamov was the scheduled starter, but was a late scratch so J.S. Giguere will start.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 28 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He has a great matchup tonight vs. the Flames, so he should make for a decent start.
Schneider has won each of his last two starts with a 1.00 GAA, .967 SV% and one shutout. He will make his third start against the Coyotes tonight. He is 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .927 SV% vs. Pheonix this season. Start him with confidence.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 28 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He has a great matchup tonight vs. the Flames, so he should make for a decent start.
Varlamov was given two nights off in favor of J.S Giguere. He will get the call tonight against the Coyotes. He is 0-0-1 with a 2.81 GAA and .900 SV% vs. Phoenix this season. He is still looking for his first win on the road this season (0-12-2, 2.81 GAA, .900 SV%).
