NHL Hockey Player News

Barrie broke his hand before the Christmas break and after being evaluated the Avalanche decided it’s best that he will undergo surgery. Barrie will be sidelined for at least one month, so don’t expect to see him until late-January/early-February.

Phaneuf missed the last two games to be with his wife for their birth of their daughter. After a few days off over the Christmas break, Phaneuf is ready to get back in the lineup tonight in Boston. Phaneuf has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 32 games this season.

Ryan missed the Senators last game before the Christmas break but will be back in tonight in Boston. Ryan has three goals and one assist in his last four games as he continues to get back on track after a sluggish start to 2017-18.

Anderson allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Senators loss in Tampa Bay last Thursday. Mike Condon started on Saturday with Anderson out with an illness, but after the Christmas break he is ready to start tonight in Boston. The veteran comes into tonight at 3-5-1 with a 2.96 GAA and .902 SV% on the road this season.

Bishop allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Stars win over the Predators last Saturday. After a tough stretch, Bishop has won his last two starts while stopping 53 of 56 shots (.946 SV%). Bishop has been below average on the road, going 4-6-1 with a 3.40 GAA an 889 SV% in 12 starts this season.

Paul Maurice said that Byfuglien is “progressing well” and is on track to be back in early-January. Byfuglien missed the Jets morning skate but was on the ice prior to the skate so he should join his teammates in the coming days/weeks.

Varlamov allowed two goals on 34 shots in Colorado’s win in Arizona last Saturday. Varlamov has won four of his last six starts while posting a 2.33 GAA and .928 SV%. He makes for a strong start again tonight with the Coyotes in town at 4-13-4 in 21 road games this season.

Trocheck was banged up on Saturday but has been deemed good to go on Thursday. Trocheck has played very well this season, posting 14 goals and 21 assists (35 points) in 36 games this season.

Niederreiter was injured prior to the Christmas break and will miss his second straight game tonight. There’s no word on how long Niederreiter will be out, so consider him day-to-day.

Parise has not played this season as he works his way back from an back issue. Parise will make his season debut with Iowa tomorrow. This is a huge step in the veterans eventual return to the Minnesota lineup but he remains without a firm timetable.

Hellebuyck allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Jets loss in Boston last Thursday. Hellebuyck got Saturday off, so he’ll be back in net tonight vs. the Oilers. Hellebuyck has gone 5-2-2 with a 2.64 GAA and .907 SV% and was victorious in his only start vs. Edmonton this season.

Despite a few days of over the Christmas break, Werenski still isn’t ready to return to the Blue Jackets blueline. Werenski missed the morning skate and will miss his fourth straight game tonight Pittsburgh. Werenski remains day-to-day and is questionable or Friday’s game in Ottawa.

Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 31 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Flyers last Saturday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Bobrovsky, who has gone 4-5-1 with a 3.27 GAA and .897 SV% in his last 10 starts. One of those losses came in Pittsburgh, where he starts again tonight—he stopped 39 of 41 shots in the shootout defeat.

Dubnyk has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but will return as Alex Stalock's backup tonight vs. the Stars. This will allow Dubnyk to get an extra couple days rest and start one of their back-to-back games on Friday/Saturday.

Stalock allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Wild’s loss in Tampa Bay last Saturday. Despite losing four of his last five starts and Devan Dubnyk expected to be healthy enough to backup, Stalock will start tonight vs. the Stars. Stalock has got 3-2-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .935 SV% on home ice this season.

Allen stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Blues win in Vancouver last Saturday. The win snapped an ugly four-game losing skid for Allen, who will make his 31st start of the season tonight. Allen has gone 10-5-0 with a 2.39 GAA and .915 SV% at the Scottrade Center this season.

Howard gave up two goals on 25 shots in the Red Wings loss in Boston before the Christmas break. Howard has dropped five of his last six starts while posting a 2.83 GAA and .895 SV%. Howie has just two wins in his last 14 appearances dating back to mid-November.

Allen stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Blues win in Vancouver last Saturday. The win snapped an ugly four-game losing skid for Allen, who will make his 31st start of the season tonight. Allen has gone 10-5-0 with a 2.39 GAA and .915 SV% at the Scottrade Center this season.

Lehner allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Sabres win over the Flyers last Friday. He was given Saturday off so he will climb back between the pipes tonight in Brooklyn. Lehner is 3-3-2 with a 2.35 GAA and .931 SV% in eight December starts and was yanked in his first start against the Islanders this season.