Enroth allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Sabres win in Montreal on Tuesday. The win snapped a 14-game losing streak for the Sabres and was Enroth’s first W since December 27th. Making him your fantasy starter tonight would be a terrifying idea with the Blues in town.
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Foligno has been out since December 21st after he underwent hand surgery. He was expected to miss six weeks, but today marks the five and a half week point. He participated in practice with a non-contact jersey, so he will need to shed that sweater before he returns.
Neuvirth has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury he suffered in the middle on January. Don’t expect him to dress tonight, he is considered day-to-day.
Kampfer, 26, has eight goals and 11 assists (19 points) in 42 games with San Antonio this season. He has never appeared in an NHL game with the Florida Panthers. He has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 61 career NHL games.
Mason stopped all 30 shots he faced in the Flyers shutout 1-0 win over the Maple Leafs. Since returning from a lower-body injury, he has won three straight while posting a 1.01 GAA and .967 SV%. In his first start against the Islanders this season, Mason stopped all 46 shots he faced in a 1-0 shootout loss.
Rask allowed one goal on 31 shots in the Bruins win over the Kings on Saturday. Rask has gone 7-1-1 with a 1.54 GAA and .952 SV% in his last nine starts. Tonight he will get his second start of the season vs. the Rangers—he stopped all 30 shots he faced in a 3-0 shutout in their first meeting.
Stalock allowed five goals on 34 shots in the Sharks loss to New Jersey on January 19th. He has gone 5-5-1 with a 2.65 GAA and .905 SV% in 11 starts and two relief appearances this season. He will start against a Flames team who have won three of four since the All Star break.
Tierney, 20, has registered two assists in 14 games with the Sharks this season. While in Worcester he has collected seven goals and 17 assists (24 points) in 26 games. He is not expected to be in the lineup tonight vs. the Flames.
McGinn was injured last Saturday vs. the Blackhawks and will miss his second straight game tonight in Calgary. His movement to IR allowed the Sharks to recall Chris Tierney from Worcester (AHL).
Gustavsson led the Griffins to a 3-1 win over the Toronto Marlies this morning which wrapped up his two-game conditioning stint—he went 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .937 SV%. Petr Mrazek is scheduled to start tomorrow, but The Monster could find himself back in goal on Saturday in Arizona. JimmyHoward is expected back for the following game, so Mrazek could then be headed back to Grand Rapids.
Stalock allowed five goals on 34 shots in the Sharks loss to New Jersey on January 19th. He has gone 5-5-1 with a 2.65 GAA and .905 SV% in 11 starts and two relief appearances this season. He will start against a Flames team who have won three of four since the All Star break.
Rinne missed eight games with a sprained knee, but will be back in tonight vs. the Ducks. Despite missing just over three weeks Rinne still leads the NHL in wins (29)—he is also second in GAA (1.96) and SV% (.931). It is not a great matchup for a return, but Rinne has been great at Bridgestone Arena (17-2-1 / 1.84 GAA / .931 SV%).
Fleury allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Penguins 4-0 shutout loss to the Predators on Sunday. Fleury has gone 1-4-1 with a 3.63 GAA and .868 SV in his last six starts, but should be able to get in the win column tonight in Edmonton. He has gone 8-4-2 with a 2.53 GAA and .911 SV% on the road this year.
Malkin has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight in Edmonton. Malkin comes in ninth in the NHL in assists (32) and eighth in points (51). Expect him to skate between Mark Arcobello and Patric Hornqvist.
Rasmussen, 24, did not get into the lineup during his recall, so he heads back to Rockford where he has 16 points (8G / 8A) in 44 games this season.
De La Rose was a minus-2 with a five hits in 12:34 TOI in his NHL debut last night vs. the Sabres. Expect Michael Bournival or Manny Malhotra to return to the lineup on Saturday if De La Rose is not recalled before then.
Chiasson will miss his fourth straight game with an undisclosed injury. He needs to participate in a contact practice before he returns to the lineup.
Lehner allowed two goals on 19 shots in the Senators 2-1 loss in New Jersey on Tuesday. Craig Anderson remains out with a hand injury, so Lehner will make his fourth consecutive start tonight vs. Washington. He has went 1-2-0 with a 2.69 GAA and .916 SV% since Anderson went down.
The Penguins announced on Tuesday that Malkin was expected to return tonight and his availability for their optional morning skate suggests that he will return. Expect a full update after the practice session.