Palmieri has missed the Ducks last five games with an upper-body injury. He had seven goals and three assists at the time of the injury. He will likely slot into the Ducks fourth line with Patrick Maroon and Peter Holland.
Varlamov has won two in a row vs. two tough opponents (Chicago and San Jose). He will be back between the pipes tonight vs. Edmonton who are also coming off of a win vs. Chicago.
Varlamov became the first goalie to beat the Blackhawks in regulation this season when the Avs beat them 6-2 on Friday. He is 1-1-1- with a 2.31 GAA and .921 SV% so far in March and will look to better those numbers tonight vs. San Jose. He has two starts vs. the Sharks already this season going 0-1-1 with a 3.43 GAA and .910 SV%.
This will be Schneider's fifth start in the Canucks last six games. Although he has lost three of his last four, he has played well posting a 2.18 GAA and .917 SV% in that stretch. He has a decent matchup against a Wild team who ranks 25th in the league in scoring (2.27 G/ per game) but 10th in the league defensively (2.50 GA/ per game). Schneider will be opposed by Matt Hackett who is making his first start of the season, so Vancouver will have the upper-hand in goal.
Varlamov has lost four of his last five starts posting a 2.93 GAA and .904 SV%. He has the toughest matchup possible tonight against the Blackhawks, but they have to lose in regulation eventually... Could Varly be the one to do it? Erik Johnson is back tonight and Ryan O'Reilly has a few games under his belt now, why can't it be Colorado? That being said you would be rolling the dice if you start Varlamov tonight.
Schneider has been good on the road so far this season, posting a 3-1-1 record, 2.17 GAA and .926 SV%. He has a good chance to improve on those numbers tonight against a weak Blue Jackets team. Start Schneider with confidence.
With Roberto Luongo getting the loss on Sunday in Calgary, Cory Schneider will be back between the pipes for the Canucks. Schneider was on record for the loss in San Jose back on January 27 allowing four goals on 27 shots although he was probably one of Vancouver's better performers that night.
With Roberto Luongo getting the loss on Sunday in Calgary, Cory Schneider will likely get back between the pipes for the Canucks. Schneider was on record for the loss in San Jose back on January 27 allowing four goals on 27 shots although he was probably one of Vancouver's better performers that night.
Varlamov is 6-8-3 with a 2.79 GAA and .910 SV% this season. He has a very tough matchup vs. the Blackhawks on Wednesday. I would look elsewhere.
Matt Beleskey will likely take Palmieri's spot on the Ducks first line with Getzlaf and Perry. Brandon McMillan will enter the lineup in place of Palmieri.
Varlamov is 6-8-2 with a 2.84 GAA and .908 SV% this season.
With Giguere out on bereavement, Varlamov is the expected starter.
Schneider has allowed three or more goals in each of his last four starts (3.22 GAA and .890 SV%). He has a tough matchup tomorrow vs. the Kings, who have won five straight.
Varlamov played great stopping 39 of 41 shots he faced vs. San Jose on Tuesday but still lost in a shootout. He will face a weak Flames team tonight so he should make for a pretty good start. He sees a lot of rubber so his SV% will be good on most nights, it is his GAA that is worrisome.
Varlamov comes in having won two of his last five while posting a 3.31 GAA and .907 SV%. Colorado is 28th in the NHL at 7-8-2 so Varlamov is not a very good fantasy option. The Avalanche need the offense to be better, the defence to be better and Varly to be better if they're going to have any success.
After Roberto Luongo gave up eight goals against the Red Wings on Sunday it was obvious that Schneider was going to get the nod tonight. Schneider is 5-3-1 with a 2.68 GAA and .912 SV% this season. It will be a great goaltending battle between Schneider and Mike Smith who is probably going to start for Phoenix.
Clutterbuck was injured on a knee-on-knee hit by Oilers forward Taylor Hall. Hall was suspended two games for the incident. Clutterbuck is not fantasy relevant.
Clutterbuck has been ruled out for Saturday night's game against the Calgary Flames. Because the Wild wanted a right-shot winger to replace Clutterbuck, it reassigned rookie Johan Larsson and recalled rookie Charlie Coyle, who impressed during a recent five-game callup.
Varlamov has won his last two starts, including a shutout against the Blues
Schneider played very well in his last outing stopping 40 of 43 shots that he faced in a 4-3 shootout loss. He has a pretty good matchup tonight as well vs. the Stars and their third goaltender. He is a must-start tonight.
