Pickard has the second highest SV% (.934) in the NHL. He has switched organizational positions with Reto Berra, who is heading to the AHL on a ‘conditioning stint.’ Pickard will start Tuesday in Carolina.
Howard had an MRI on Sunday that revealed a slight groin tear. He will have an ultrasound on Monday to see the extent of the damage. Howard will be out until at least late-January, possible into February and beyond. The Red Wings will now turn to Petr Mrazek as their starter.
Pavelec gave up four goals on 30 shots in the Jets loss to the Coyotes on Thursday. He was given last night off, but starts tonight in Anaheim. It is a rough matchup and Pav has lost three in a row while allowing four goals in each contest.
Andersen surrendered three goals on 30 shots in the Ducks win over the Predators last Sunday. He had a full week off with Ilya Bryzgalov getting the nod on Wednesday. He comes in having won two in a row and three of his last four. Andersen is 12-4-2 with a 2.15 GAA and .925 SV% at home.
Kulikov missed Thursday’s game with an illness, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Oilers. Kulikov has one goal and 11 assists (12 points) in 34 games this season.
Scrivens stopped 19 of 21 shots in the Oilers shocking 5-2 win over the Blackhawks on Friday. He has won two in a row and three of his last five with a 1.99 GAA and .929 SV%. This is the best he has played all season, so you might be able to trust him tonight with the 19-11-9 Panthers in town.
Backstrom allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Wild’s 3-1 loss to the Predators last night. He will start his third straight game and for the second time in as many nights. He draws a rough matchup in Chicago0—he allowed three goals on 19 shots in a loss to the Hawks on Thursday.
The Panthers are expected to go with the same group of defnsemen tonight vs. the Oilers, which means Kulikov will miss his second straight game with an illness.
The Panthers are expected to ice the same group of forwards as Friday night, which means that Barkov is expected to miss his second straight game with an illness.
Andersen surrendered three goals on 30 shots in the Ducks win over the Predators last Sunday. He had a full week off with Ilya Bryzgalov getting the nod on Wednesday. He comes in having won two in a row and three of his last four. Andersen is 12-4-2 with a 2.15 GAA and .925 SV% at home.
McCollum, 25, has gone 10-8-3 with a 2.33 GAA and .911 SV% in 21 games with Grand Rapids this season. He will backup Petr Mrazek while Jimmy Howard is out.
Howard underwent an MRI on Sunday, but the Red Wings placed him on IR before the results of the MRI were even revealed. He will miss at least the next seven days, but based on how the injury looked, expect him to be out much longer than that. Petr Mrazek has been elevated to the Red Wings starter with Howard out.
Mason’s injury is reportedly not related to his previous lower-body injury, but it will keep out of at least the next six games. The Flyers will roll with Ray Emery and Rob Zepp as their goaltending tandem while Mason is sidelined.
Luongo stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Panthers 3-1 win over his old team in Vancouver on Thursday. It was a special night for Bobby Lu, who did not disappoint. He was given Friday night off, so he will go again tonight in Edmonton. Luongo is 5-3-2 with a 2.23 and .935 SV% in 10 starts vs. Western Conference opponents.
Luongo stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Panthers 3-1 win over his old team in Vancouver on Thursday. It was a special night for Bobby Lu, who did not disappoint. He was given Friday night off, so he will go again tonight in Edmonton. Luongo is 5-3-2 with a 2.23 and .935 SV% in 10 starts vs. Western Conference opponents.
McCormick remains in hospital after finding a blood clot in his leg over the weekend. McCormick is out indefinitely and his season could be over.
With Steve Mason out, Zepp has been recalled to join Ray Emery as the Flyers goalie tandem for the next week. Zepp stopped 25 of 28 shots in a win over the Jets in his only NHL start.
Crawford allowed two goals on 44 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Wild on Thursday. Crawford stole the game for the Hawks and will face the Wild again tonight, this time at home. Crawford is 7-4-1 with a 2.44 GAA and .909 SV% at United Center this season.
Mitchell has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since December 15th. With Mikhail Grigorenko and Phil Varone being sent to the AHL on Saturday, it opens the door for Mitchell to return Tuesday vs. Detroit.
Gionta has been sidelined with a concussion since December 21st. He has missed the last nine games, but returned to the ice this morning. His return to practice suggests that he could be back in the lineup on Tuesday vs. the Red Wings.
