Quick went 9-7-2 in March and April, so he doesn’t come into the playoffs very hot. The 30-year-old has struggled against the Sharks this season, losing each of the three starts while posting an ugly 4.40 GAA and .845 SV% in three regular season meetings. Despite his lack of success vs. the Sharks, the playoffs is where Quick plays best. He has an impressive 45-31 playoff record while posting a 2.22 GAA, .911 SV% and nine shutouts.
Trocheck has missed the last six games and appears to be in danger of missing the start of the playoffs. Trocheck did not skate on Monday and is still wearing a walking boot, so his return does not appear to be imminent. This is a tough break for Trocheck, who had 25 goals and 28 assists (53 points) in 76 games this season.
Quick allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Kings loss in Vancouver on Monday. Quick has lost six of his last eight starts while posting a 2.90 GAA, .896 SV% and one shutout. The 30-year-old has gone 1-3-0 with a 3.62 GAA and .870 SV% in his first starts against Anaheim this season. The Ducks come in having lost three straight.
Carrick, 24, has picked up 15 goals and 18 assists (33 points) in 50 games with the Marlies this season. He has yet to appear in an NHL game this season, but played in 16 last year, scoring one goal with one assist. Expect him to make his season debut tonight vs. the Blue Jackets.
Quick allowed three goals on 39 shots in the Kings loss to Dallas on Saturday. Quick has lost five of his last seven starts, but tonight he will make his 66th start of the season and his fifth against the Canucks. He has gone 3-1-0 wit ha 1.00 GAA and .956 SV% in there first four meetings of the season.
Nash has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, but it looks like he’ll be back in the Bruins on Tuesday. Nash has eight goals and 13 assists (21 points) in 61 games this season.
Trocheck took a shot off of the ankle during Tuesday’s loss and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season. Trocheck, who is tied with for the Panthers-lead in goals with 25, could end up missing some playoff time as well. Look for Nick Bjugstad to move up to the second line with Trocheck out.
Nash missed Sunday’s game with an undisclosed injury that he suffered on Saturday. He missed the Hurricanes’ morning skate on Tuesday and is not expected to play. He is listed as day-to-day.
Quick allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Kings win over the Oilers on Saturday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Quick, who is now 38-20-4 with a 2.21 GAA, .918 SV% and four shutouts on the season. He will be looking for his first win over the Sharks this year—he is 0-2-0 with a 4.52 GAA and .833 SV% in the first two meetings.
Quick allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Kings win over the Oilers on Saturday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Quick, who is now 38-20-4 with a 2.21 GAA, .918 SV% and four shutouts on the season. He will be looking for his first win over the Sharks this year—he is 0-2-0 with a 4.52 GAA and .833 SV% in the first two meetings .
Nash crashed hard into his own goalpost while chasing down Brock Nelson in Saturday’s overtime loss. Nash got up gingerly from the collision and will be held out of the lineup tonight. With no healthy reserve forwards on the roster, Michal Jordan will dress as a seventh defenseman.
Quick allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Kings loss to the Jets on Thursday. He has lost his last three starts while posting an ugly 3.01 GAA and .882 SV%. Despite a few rough starts in a row, he draws his fifth start vs. the Oilers of the season—he has gone 4-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .935 SV% in the first four meetings.
Quick allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Kings loss to the Jets on Thursday. He has lost his last three starts while posting an ugly 3.01 GAA and .882 SV%. Despite a few rough starts in a row, he draws his fifth start vs. the Oilers of the season—he has gone 4-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .935 SV% in the first four meetings.
Bonino suffered a hand injury in the Penguins practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision for this afternoon’s game in Detroit. Bonino has two goals and four assists (six points) in 14 games since returning to the Penguins lineup.
