NHL Hockey Player News

Neuvirth allowed four goals on 22 shots in the Flyers loss to the Canucks last Tuesday. Brian Elliott faced a career-high 47 shots last night so Neuvirth is expected to start his eighth game of the season tonight. The 29-year-old has gone 1-2-1 with a 2.75 GAA and .912 SV% at the Wells Fargo Center this season.

Talbot allowed two goals on 25 shots i the Oilers win in Boston on Sunday. Talbot has won two straight while allowing a combined four goals on 47 shots (.915 SV%). Talbot enters play tonight at 4-6-0 with a 3.43 GAA and .896 SV% on home ice. Hopefully his recent play is a sign of the Oilers and Talbot turning a corner.

Darling allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Hurricanes shootout win over the Predators on Sunday. Darling has been inconsistent this season and comes into tonight having gone 4-3-2 with a 2.72 GAA and .905 SV% in nine November appearances. He stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 2-1 OT loss in his first start vs. the Blue Jackets.

Nilsson allowed two goals on 45 shots in the Canucks’ win in Pittsburgh last Wednesday. Jacob Markstrom started the last two games, but Nilsson will go tonight in Brooklyn. Nilsson has not played a lot but has played very well when called upon, going 5-1-1 with a 2.25 GAA, .934 SV% ad two shutouts in seven starts.

Talbot allowed two goals on 25 shots i the Oilers win in Boston on Sunday. Talbot has won two straight while allowing a combined four goals on 47 shots (.915 SV%). Talbot enters play tonight at 4-6-0 with a 3.43 GAA and .896 SV% on home ice. Hopefully his recent play is a sign of the Oilers and Talbot turning a corner.

Wedgwood gave up three goals on 17 shots in the Coyotes loss to Vegas on Saturday. Wedgewood is more backup material, but with Antti Raanta out, he will continue to start. Wedgewood has a 3.02 GAA and .903 SV% in seven games this season and even though the Oilers have struggled this year, Wedgewood is a risky start on the road tonight.

Quick allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Kings win over the Ducks on Saturday. The win ended a six-game losing streak for Quick, who will make his 20th start of the season tonight in Detroit. Quick has gone 5-3-0 with a 2.47 GAA and .924 SV% on the road this season.

Matteau is a former first-round pick (No.29 overall in 2012) but has picked up just six points (3G / 3A) in 56 career NHL games with the Devils and Canadiens. Prior to being called up by Vegas, Matteau had four goals and one assist in 19 games with Chicago (AHL). He will replace Will Carrier (upper-body) on the fourth line tonight.

Carrier is day-to-day with an upper-body injury so he will be held out of the lineup tonight vs. the Stars. Stefan Matteau is expected to draw in for his Golden Knights debut to replace Carrier.

Varlamov allowed five goals on 24 shots in Colorado’s loss in Nashville on November 18th. The Russian netminder has missed the last four games with an illness but will return to the crease tonight vs. the Jets. Varlamov has gone 4-0-1 with a 3.00 GAA and .918 SV% at the Pepsi Center this season but he’ll face a Jets team that has won seven of their last nine.

Neuvirth allowed four goals on 22 shots in the Flyers loss to the Canucks last Tuesday. Brian Elliott faced a career-high 47 shots last night so Neuvirth is expected to start his eighth game of the season tonight. The 29-year-old has gone 1-2-1 with a 2.75 GAA and .912 SV% at the Wells Fargo Center this season.

Dell allowed two goals on 19 shots after he replaced Martin Jones in the Sharks’ OT loss in Vegas last Friday. With Jones battling an injury right now, Dell will get the not tonight in Philadelphia. The 28-year-old backup has gone 2-3-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .920 SV% this season and the Sharks have been one of the best teams at limiting scoring chances against, making him an intriguing spot-start or daily option.

Subban allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Golden Knights win in Arizona on Saturday. Since returning to the crease, Subban has stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) as he continues to impress for Vegas. Subban comes into tonight at 4-0-0 with a 1.87 GAA and .935 SV% and he will face a Stars team that has struggled on the road.

Spooner missed Sunday’s game vs. the Oilers but is expected to draw back in on Wednesday. Spooner has had tough year with injuries, appearing in just seven games and picking up two assists in the process.

Marchand has missed the last six games with an injury, but skated on the top line in Tuesday’s practice and is a game-time decision for Wednesday’s game. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s gameday skate.

Andersen allowed four goals on 47 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Carolina last Friday. Curtis McElhinney gave him the night off on Saturday, so they’ll come back to Andersen tonight in Calgary.Andersen is an impressive 7-2-1 in his last 10 starts and has gone 6-3-1 with a 2.39 GAA and .933 SV% on the road this season.

Smith allowed five goals on 40 shots in the Flames’ loss in Dallas last Friday. David Rittich got his first start on Saturday, giving Smith some additional rest heading into tonight’s game vs. Toronto. The 35-year-old has gone 5-5-0 with a 3.05 GAA and .902 SV% on home ice this season.