NHL Hockey Player News

Markstrom stopped 21 of 22 shots in the Canucks loss in Anaheim last night. The Canucks don’t have many options between the pipes right now, so Markstrom will start again tonight in Los Angeles. Markstrom is 1-0-1 with a 1.99 GAA and .915 SV% in two games against the Kings this season.

Fleury allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Golden Knights loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday. Fleury has lost two straight while allowing eight goals on 58 shots (.862 SV%). Fleury allowed two goals on 20 shots a 3-1 loss in his first start against Toronto.

Varlamov allowed four goals on just 17 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. It was an ugly performance for Varlamov, who has now lost six in a row (0-3-3) while posting a 3.91 GAA and .882 SV%. Varlamov gave up four goals on 23 shots in a losing effort in his first start against the Jets.

Rinne allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Predators loss to the Red Wings on Tuesday. Detroit seems to have the Predators number as of late and it led to Rinne’s third loss in four games—he allowed 11 goals on 112 shots (.902 SV%) over that stretch. Tonight he faces the Habs on home-ice, where he is 12-8-3 with a 2.27 GAA, .914 SV% and two shutouts this season.

Vasilevskiy gave up three goals on 22 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Flames on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy has won two in a row despite allowing combined seven goals on 54 shots (.870 SV%). In his first start against the Stars, Vasilevskiy stopped all 35 shots that he faces in a 2-0 shutout win (Jan.15).

Greiss allowed one goal on 27 shots in the Islanders win over the Wild on Sunday. Greiss has been the best goalie in the NHL over the last month, going 4-0-1 with a 0.58 GAA, .981 SV% and two shutouts in his last five starts. In his first start against the Blue Jackets, Greiss stopped 28 of 30 shots in a 3-2 win (Dec.1).

Price allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Canadiens loss to the Maple Leafs last Saturday. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for Price, who will face the Predators for the second time this season. Price stopped 28 of 31 shots in a 4-1 loss in the first meeting (Jan.5).

Andersen allowed two goals on 36 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Colorado on Tuesday. Andersen extended his winning streak to four games, stopping 133 of 143 shots (.930 SV%). The 29-year-old has gone 14-4-2 with a 2.76 GAA, .917 SV% and one shutout on the road this season.

Georgiev stopped a ridiculous 55 of 56 shots in the Rangers win over the Maple Leafs on Sunday. Georgiev has been outstanding in his last three outings, going 2-1-0 while stopping 100 of the last 105 shots (.952 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he makes for a solid option vs. a Sabres team that has lost eight of their last 13 (5-7-1).

Hart allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Flyers loss to the Penguins on Monday. The loss snapped an eight-game winning streak for Hart, who is a must-start this afternoon vs. the Red Wings. The 20-year-old netminder has quickly turned into one of the best goalies in the NHL and stopped 20 of 22 shots in a 3-2 win in his first start vs. the Red Wings (Dec.18).

Holtby allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Capitals shutout loss in Columbus on Tuesday. Holtby has struggled in his last 10 starts, going 2-4-2 with a 3.65 GAA and .889 SV%. Things won’t get any easier tonight in San Jose—the Sharks are second in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.68 GF/pg) and have gone 18-4-4 on home-ice.