Vrbata has missed the last five games but is expected to be back in the lineup on Friday. Vrbata is expected to replace Dryden Hunt on the third line and enter play with three goals and eight assists (11 points) in 19 games this season.
Luongo allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Panthers’ win in New Jersey on Monday. James Reimer gave him the night off on Tuesday so the Panthers will come back to Luongo tonight vs. the Sharks. In his first start against San Jose, Luongo stopped all 35 shots in a 2-0 shutout win on November 16th.
The Islanders continue to shuffle their third pairing every couple of games. Mayfield has been in the lineup for the last four games, but will be replaced by Ryan Pulock tonight vs. the Senators.
The Islanders continue to shuffle their third pairing every couple of games. Hickey has been in the lineup for the last two games, but will be replaced by Dennis Seidenberg tonight vs. the Senators.
Pulock has been a healthy scratch for the last four games, but he will replace Scott Mayfield in the lineup tonight vs.the Senators. Pulock has one goal and two assists (three points) in 11 games this season.
The Islanders blueline shuffle continues as Seidenberg and Ryan Pulock re-enter the lineup for Thomas Hickey and Scott Mayfield. Seidenberg was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will play vs. Ottawa and gets into the lineup with three assists in nine games this season.
Jones missed Tuesday’s game in Philadelphia with an undisclosed injury, but Antoine Bibeau was assigned to San Jose (AHL), so Jones should at least be able to dress as Aaron Dell’s backup tonight. The Sharks have a game tomorrow as well, so look for Dell and Jones to split these two games regardless.
Greiss allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Islanders win in Philadelphia last Friday. Jaroslav Halak started the last two games but Greiss will go tonight vs. the Senators. The 31-year-old has yet to lose in regulation on home ice this season, going 4-0-2 with a 2.95 GAA and .908 SV% in six starts at Barclays Center.
Quick stopped 23 of 24 shots in the Kings win over the Red Wings on Tuesday. Following a six-game losing streak, Quick has won his last two starts while stopping 48 of 50 shots (.960 SV%). Tonight he will take on a Capitals team that has won four of their last five games while averaging 3.20 goals per game.
Rinne stopped 37 of 39 shots in the Predators win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday. It was another spectacular outing for Rinne, who is now riding a five-game winning streak—he has a 1.77 GAA, .946 SV% and one shutout over that stretch. Tonight he will start as the Predators host the Canucks and Rinne has yet to lose in regulation (9-0-1) in 10 starts on home ice—with a 2.45 GAA and .919 SV%.
Andersen allowed one goal on 20 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Calgary on Tuesday. Andersen has had a really good month of November, going 8-2-1 with a 1.97 GAA and .941 SV% in his last 11 starts. Tonight he will go head-to-head with Edmonton backup Laurent Brossoit and comes in at 7-3-1 with a 2.27 GAA and .934 SV% on the road.
Wedgewood allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Coyotes loss in Edmonton on Tuesday. Wedgewood is now 2-3-2 with a 2.99 GAA and .901 SV% since joining the Coyotes. While he’s filled in well for Antti Raanta, he draws a rough road matchup tonight in Calgary. The Flames have won five of their last seven home games.
Smith allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Flames loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Smith has lost his last three starts while allowing a combined nine goals on 110 shots (.918 SV%). Tonight he will start a huge game against an Arizona team that he played for for the last six years. Smith is always a solid daily fantasy play because of the amount of shots he faces, but he’s especially good tonight.
