James Reimer got the nod last night and was absolutely lit up by the Flames. So Bernier will start tonight, coming off of a 30-save performance in the Leafs 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Bernier is 2-2-1 with a 3.59 GAA and .904 SV% in his last five outings.
Dubnyk allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Wild’s 2-1 loss to the Ducks last night. This dude must not get tired because they refuse to take him out of the net. He is 19-5-1 with a 1.69 GAA and .937 SV% in the 26 consecutive starts prior to today. At this point, it is hard not to recommend starting him, but on back-to-back nights, on the road against a good Blues team…I’d be a little worried about this one.
After being sent down in late February, Mrazek went 6-0-1 with a 1.13 GAA, .962 SV% and three shutouts. He is having a remarkable season, having gone 13-5-1 with a 2.55 GAA and .909 SV% with the Red Wings this season. His last NHL start came against the Penguins (who he faces today) and he was pulled after allowing four goals on 17 shots.
Niemi stopped all 35 shots that he faced in the Sharks 2-0 shutout win over the Predators on Thursday. It was his 27th win and fifth shutout of the season for Niemi. Today would mark his third start of the season vs. the Blackhawks—he has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .940 SV% in in the first two.
Fleury allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Penguins 6-4 win against the Oilers on Thursday. He has gone 3-1-1 with a 2.17 GAA and .920 SV% in March. With Thomas Greiss starting yesterday, the Red Wings will see Fleury this afternoon. He made 23 saves in a 4-1 win vs. Detroit in mid-February.
Stoll did not practice on Friday and was not on the ice for the Kings morning skate, so he will not play tonight. Stoll is listed as day-to-day and will be replaced by Andy Andreoff.
Ward allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Hurricanes 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He was given Thursday night off, but he will start tonight vs. Florida. Ward has gone 11-7-4 with a 1.97 GAA and .922 SV% at home this season.
Myers will miss at least one game because of an upper-body injury that he suffered on Thusday. Myers will be replaced by Paul Postma and is questionable for Tuesday’s game.
Ramo allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Flames win over the Ducks on Wednesday. Ramo has won three of his last four games despite posting a 3.38 GAA and .907 SV%. He made 26 saves in a 4-3 OT win over the Avalanche in his first start vs. Colorado.
Michalek missed the first five games after being acquired from the Coyotes at the deadline. He has not played since February 14th because of a concussion, but will make his Blues debut tonight on the second pair with Jay Bouwmeester.
Crosby was in the pre-game warmup, but determined he could not play after being submitted in the starting lineup. Crosby is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and questionable for Sunday’s game.
Berglund was a healthy scratch on Thursday, but will be back on the fourth line tonight vs. the Wild. Berglund has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 62 games this season. Marcel Goc will be the healthy scratch tonight.
Tarasov, 23, has one assist in two games with the Sharks this season. In the AHL he has collected 12 goals and 16 assists (28 points) in 45 games. There is no word if he will be in the lineup this afternoon.
Niemi stopped all 35 shots that he faced in the Sharks 2-0 shutout win over the Predators on Thursday. It was his 27th win and fifth shutout of the season for Niemi. Today would mark his third start of the season vs. the Blackhawks—he has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .940 SV% in in the first two.
Lack gave up three goals on 19 shots in the Canucks 4-0 loss to the Kings on Thursday. Lack has gone 3-1-1 with a 2.33 GAA and .925 SV% in five starts and one relief appearance in March. He makes for a great start against a terrible Maple Leafs team.
Mason stopped all 35 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shootout loss to the Blues. That is the second time this season he has posted a shutout and not gotten the win. He comes in having lost four in a row, despite having a 2.43 GAA and .924 SV%. Tonight he gets a second crack at the Red Wings—the first time He was yanked for allowing three goals on 14 shots.
Weiss was a healthy scratch in the last two games after a terrible effort in Boston last Sunday. With Tomas Jurco out, Weiss gets the call on the fourth line.
Ehrhoff has missed the last six games and has only played in one game since January 28th. He will place Derrick Pouliot in the lineup this afternoon. Ehrhoff has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 44 games this season.
Greiss allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Penguins win in Anaheim on March 6th. He will start this afternoon, which means Marc-Andre Fleury will start Sunday vs. the Red Wings. Greiss has gone 8-3-3 with a 2.76 GAA and .908 SV% this season.
Rask allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Bruins win over the Lightning on Thursday. Rask has won three in a row while posting a 1.61 GAA and .954 SV%. Today he faces a Penguins team he is 1-0-1 with a 2.44 GAA and .931 SV% against this season.
