Hedman was already ruled out of Thursday’s game vs. the Predators, but head coach Jon Cooper said their all-start defenseman will also miss this weekend’s back-to-back. With Hedman out, Ryan McDonagh will play on the top-pairing and top power-play tonight.
Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Devils on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy has won three in a row while stopping 83 of the 88 shots (.943 SV%) that he has faced. Vasilevskiy is the clear No.1 fantasy netminder right now and is a must-start even against a Nashville team that is averaging 3.50 goals per game (t-6th in the NHL).
Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Devils on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy has won three in a row while stopping 83 of the 88 shots (.943 SV%) that he has faced. Vasilevskiy is the clear No.1 fantasy netminder right now and is a must-start even against a Nashville team that is averaging 3.50 goals per game (t-6th in the NHL).
Paul has been called up a few times already this season, but has yet to play for Ottawa. In six AHL contests, the 23-year-old two goals and four assists (six points).
Elliott surrendered two goals on 24 shots in the Flyers 3-0 loss in Boston last Thursday. Elliott has lost two in a row and is 1-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .904 SV% on the road this year. He will face a Ducks team that has scored the forth fewest goals in the NHL, but Elliott remains a risky option.
Elliott surrendered two goals on 24 shots in the Flyers 3-0 loss in Boston last Thursday. Elliott has lost two in a row and is 1-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .904 SV% on the road this year. He will face a Ducks team that has scored the forth fewest goals in the NHL, but Elliott remains a risky option.
Vasilevkskiy surrendered two goals on 31 shots in the Lightning’s win in Vegas on Friday. Vasilevskiy has won four of his last five starts (4-0-1) while posting a stellar 1.98 GAA, .933 SV% and one shutout. Vasilevskiy is the top goaltending option in fantasy and is a must-start regardless of the matchup.
Hedman will not play Tuesday vs. the Devils or Thursday vs. the Predators, but head coach Jon Cooper added that there’s a good chance he’ll also miss Saturday and Sunday’s road games. With Hedman out, Ryan McDonagh will take on a huge first-pairing role and Mikhail Sergachev is skating on the top power-play unit.
Vasilevskiy stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the Lightning’s shutout win in Colorado on Wednesday. Vasilevskiy was able to shutout one of the hottest offences in the league to win his fourth game of the season. The young netminder has posted an impressive 1.80 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout in his first six starts of the season and is a must-start whenever he gets the call between the pipes.
Elliott allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Flyers loss to the Avalanche on Monday. The veteran netminder has had rough start to the season, losing five of his first seven starts while posting a 3.59 GAA and .882 SV%. Things don’t get any easier tonight in Boston—the Bruins top line is the most dominant in the NHL and Boston is averaging 3.44 goals per game.
Vasilevskiy surrendered five goals on 34 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Minnesota on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has won three of his first five starts in 2018, posting a 2.15 GAA and .933 SV%. He’ll be in tough against an Avalanche team that has won three straight and are tied for fifth in the NHL in scoring (3.67 GF/PG).
Santini lasted just 2:33 TOI in his season debut on Saturday. Santini left the game after breaking his jaw when he was hit by a puck. Either Ben Lovejoy (injured) or the recently called up Egor Yakolev will draw into the lineup on Thursday.
Elliott allowed two goals on 21 shots in the Flyers win over the Devils on Saturday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Elliott, who has a 3.69 GAA and .878 SV% in his first six starts of the season. Tonight he takes on an Avalanche team that is tied with the Flyers for eighth in the league in scoring (3.63 GF/PG).
Vasilevskiy made 29 saves on 30 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Red Wings on Thursday. Vasilevskiy has been spectacular to open the 2018-19 season, winning three of his first four starts with a 1.48 GAA and .954 SV%. He is a great matchup again tonight vs. a Wild team on back-to-back and averaging just 2.43 goals for per game (tied 25th).
Elliott allowed four goals on 23 shots in the Flyers loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. Elliott recorded a win on opening night, but has since lost four in a row while allowing a combined 17 goals on 126 shots (.865 SV%). Elliott has not played well this season and will be in tough against a Devils team that is clicking right now.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. Vasilevskiy has allowed just five goals on 101 shots (.950 SV%) through his first three starts and is a must-start vs. the Red Wings tonight. Vasilevskiy was 3-0-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .950 SV% vs. Detroit last year and the Red Wings have yet to win a game this season.
Elliott allowed four goals on 23 shots in the Flyers loss to the Panthers. Elliott recorded a win on opening night, but has since lost four in a row while allowing a combined 17 goals on 126 shots (.865 SV%). Tonight he faces a Blue Jackets team that is 15th in the NHL in goals for per game (3.20) through their first five games.
Archibald will draw in for Mario Kempe for Tuesday’s game in Minnesota. Archibald brings very little offence to the Coyotes table. He had just 11 points (5G / 6A) in 39 games with Arizona last year.
