NHL Hockey Player News

Koskinen allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Oilers win over the Canucks last Thursday. Koskinen missed Saturday’s game vs. the Maple Leafs but is expected to put his four-game winning streak on the line tonight vs. the Rangers—he has a 1.75 GAA, .951 SV% and one shutout over that span. The 30-year-old has gone 11-6-1 with a 2.39 GAA and .925 SV% on home-ice this year.

Andersson has been in the last two games but is expected to be scratched in favour of Connor Brickley on Monday. Andersson has just one assist in eight games since being recalled from the AHL.

DeAngelo went on an extended run without being scratched but will come out of the lineup on Monday. DeAngelo has picked up 11 assists in his last 13 games but is expected to be replaced by Frederik Claesson in Edmonton.

Georgiev stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Rangers loss in Dallas last Tuesday. Henrik Lundqvist started the last two games but it looks like Georgiev will get back in the crease tonight in Edmonton. The young netminder is winless in his last three games despite stopping 94 of the 101 shots (.931 SV%) that he has faced.

Hajek is not expected to be in the lineup on Monday after suffering a separated shoulder vs. the Devils on Saturday. Marc Staal will likely replace him on Monday.

Lucic will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. According to the Oilers, Lucic will practice tomorrow and has a decent chance to play Wednesday vs. the Devils.

Ferland remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will miss his second straight game. Andrei Svechnikov will remain in the Hurricanes top-6 with Ferland sidelined.

Mrazek allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Hurricanes win in Nashville on Saturday. Mrazek is riding a five-game winning streak, posting a 1.99 GAA, .935 SV% and one shutout. Mrazek has been outstanding over the last month and heads into Colorado at 9-7-2 with a 2.64 GAA, .908 SV% and one shutout on the road this year.

Greiss was yanked after allowing five goals on 15 shots in the Islanders 5-2 loss to the Flyers on Saturday. It was a rough outing for Greiss, but with Robin Lehner still out, he will start again on Monday. Greiss is 2-2-0 with a 2.93 GAA and .895 SV% in March and 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA, .967 SV% and one shutout vs. the Blue Jackets this season.

Binnington allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Blues win in Anaheim last Wednesday. Jake Allen started the last two games but they will come back to Binnington tonight vs. Arizona. Binnington has been great this season but has been mediocre in his last five outings—going 3-2-0 with a 2.41 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout. He posted a 21-save shutout in his first start vs. the Coyotes, who come in on a back-to-back, after losing 7-1 in Chicago last night.

Mrazek allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Hurricanes win in Nashville on Saturday. Mrazek is riding a five-game winning streak, posting a 1.99 GAA, .935 SV% and one shutout. Mrazek has been outstanding over the last month and heads into Colorado at 9-7-2 with a 2.64 GAA, .908 SV% and one shutout on the road this year.

Bishop stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the Stars win over the Avalanche last Thursday. Bishop, who was given Saturday night off, comes into Tuesday’s game with back-to-back shutouts and three straight wins—stopping 88 of the last 89 shots (.989 SV%) he faced. Bishop stopped all 30 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shutout win in his first start vs. the Sabres.

Pastrnak has missed the last 13 games and will miss at least two more games with a thumb injury. Pastrnak may be eligible to return to the lineup vs. the Blue Jackets on Saturday, but monitor his status as the week progresses.

Erne missed Saturday’s game vs. the Red Wings but will play tonight in Toronto. Erne has one goal and two assists in his last three games, giving him 18 points (7G / 11A) in 53 games this season.

Jones allowed two goals on 19 shots in the Sharks win over the Blues on Saturday. Jones has won four straight to start the month of March, posting a 2.22 GAA and .920 SV% in the process. In his first start against the Wild, Jones has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA, .942 SV% and one shutout.

Jones allowed two goals on 19 shots in the Sharks win over the Blues on Saturday. Jones has won four straight to start the month of March, posting a 2.22 GAA and .920 SV% in the process. In his first start against the Wild, Jones has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA, .942 SV% and one shutout.

Grubauer stopped all 18 shots that he faced in Colorado’s shutout win over the Sabres on Saturday afternoon. It was one of the easiest shutouts Grubauer will ever post and comes into Monday’s game at 2-1-0 with a 0.83 GAA, .958 SV% and two shutouts in his last five appearances (two starts). In his first start against the Hurricanes, Grubauer stopped 42 of 43 shots in a 3-1 win (Oct.20).

Crawford allowed one goal on 27 shots in the Blackhawks win in Dallas on Saturday. Crawford has won back-to-back games while stopping 61 of the 66 shots (.924 SV%) and will make his third straight start tonight vs. the Coyotes. Crawford is 6-5-2 with a 2.76 GAA, .918 SV% and one shutout on home-ice this season.