NHL Hockey Player News

Budaj allowed one goal on 11 shots after replacing Jack Campbell in the Kings loss in Ottawa on October 13th. With both Campbell and Jonathan Quick each out with torn meniscus, Budaj will make his first start of the season. The last time Budaj was the Kings’ No.1 netminder, he went 27-20-3 with a 2.12 GAA, .917 SV% and seven shutouts.

Gleason had one assist in two games with the Stars during his call-up. He heads back to Texas where he has recorded six points (2G / 4A) in 11 games.

Anderson allowed four goals on 28 shots in the Senators win in Tampa Bay last Saturday. It was a surprising win for Ottawa, but it extended Anderson’s streak of allowing three-plus goals to five games. Anderson is tied for seventh in the NHL in wins (7) but is 41st in GAA (3.70) and tied for 29th in SV% (.905).

Batherson was called up after lighting up the AHL, scoring seven goals with 13 assists (20 points) in his first 14 games. The former fourth round pick is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday, skating on a line with Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel.

Koekkoek has played in eight consecutive games, but will be replaced by Erik Cernak tonight. Koekkoek has one goal while averaging 14:55 TOI/GM in eight games this season.

Cernak was a second round pick (No.43 overall in 2015) and nearly made the Lightning out of training camp. Cernak has picked up seven points (2G / 5A) in nine games with Syracuse (AHL) before being called up on Tuesday morning.

Howard allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Red Wings overtime win over the Rangers last Friday. Howard has won four straight games while posting a 2.40 GAA and .927 SV% and draws a solid matchup tonight with the Coyotes in town. Arizona is 24th in the NHL in goal-scoring (2.75 GF/PG) through 16 games.

Koskinen stopped 12 of 13 shots after replacing Cam Talbot in the Oilers loss to the Avalanche on Sunday. With Talbot continuing to struggle, Koskinen will get a look tonight vs. the Canadiens. Koskinen has gone 3-1-0 with a 2.63 GAA , .915 SV% and one shutout to start his Oilers career.

Davidson has played in five of the last seven games, but is questionable to play on Wednesday. Gustav Forsling has been called up from Rockford (AHL) and could replace him in the lineup.

Forsling missed the start of the regular season with an injury, but has picked up two assists in five games with Rockford since being sent down. With Brandon Davidson banged up, Forsling could draw into the lineup on Wednesday. The 22-year-old has 18 points (5G / 13A) in 79 career NHL games.

Wilson had his suspension reduced to 14 games this morning, so he’ll make his season debut in Minnesota. Wilson, who is coming off of a career-year, skated with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin in the morning skate.

Copley allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Capitals win over the Oilers on October 5th. Copley has won two straight games, stopping 58 of 63 shots (.921 SV%). Despite a couple of good starts in a row, Copley draws a tough matchup against a Wild team that has won five of their last six.

Kruger has missed the last two games with a left leg injury and his move to IR opened up a roster spot for the Blackhawks to call-up defenseman Gustav Forsling.

Greer failed to pick up a point in his only game with the Avalanche and returns to the AHL where he has 10 points (3G / 7A) in nine contests.

Vaakanainen has not played since October 23rd and is expected to miss at least a few more games. Vaakanainen has no resumed skating and will likely head back to the AHL once he is healthy anyways.

McAvoy has missed the last eight games with a concussion and isn’t expected to return any time soon. McAvoy will not travel at the start of the Bruins road-trip, so he’ll miss at least Wednesday’s game in Colorado and likely their back-to-back on Friday and Saturday.

Miller has missed the last eight games with a hand injury, but could return as soon as Wednesday. Miller has a career-high of just 18 points, so he doesn’t have any fantasy value on the Bruins blueline.

Carlo missed Sunday’s game vs. the Golden Knights and will miss at least Wednesday’s game as well. Carlo won’t initially travel with the team on their upcoming trip, but is expected to re-join the team at some point.