NHL Hockey Player News

Mason will be in goal for the Flyers on Friday.

Mason allowed four goals on 33 shots in Wednesday’s loss to the Avalanche. He has lost both of his starts while allowing seven goals on 57 shots (.877 SV%) since returning from a back injury.He finished December at 2-3-4 with a 2.29 GAA and .919 SV%. Tonight he faces the Hurricanes, who are tied for last in the league.

Steve Mason
Anderson starts vs. the Bruins on Saturday.

Anderson gave up two goals on 21 shots in the Senators 5-2 win against the Sabres on Monday. The Senators had four-days off between games, so they will go back to Anderson this afternoon in Boston. Anderson has yet to face the Bruins this season, but he has struggled on the road—3-7-2 with a 2.58 GAA and .926 SV%.

Craig Anderson
Kuemper is the Wild's likely starter.

Kuemper allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Wild’s loss to the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. He has lost five of his last six and now sits at 12-11-0 with a 2.58 GAA and .903 SV% on the year. He will start vs. an inconsistent Leafs team, who have lost five of their last seven.

Darcy Kuemper
Downie (mumps) will return to the Penguins lineup on Friday.

Downie has missed the last five games with mumps, but will be back in tonight vs.the Lightning. Downie has five goals, 12 assists (17 points), a plus-8 rating and 135 PIMS in 32 games this season. He does it across the board and will be a welcomed addition to many fantasy lineups tonight.

Steve Downie
Bishop will start for the Lightning.

Bishop allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Maple Leafs on Monday. He was held out of Wednesday’s game to nurse a minor injury, but will be back in the cage tonight in Pittsburgh. Bishop enters play at 18-6-2 with a 2.29 GAA and .914 SV%.

Ben Bishop
Greiss will start for the Penguins.

Greiss allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Penguins loss to the Blue Jackets on December 13th. He has missed the last eight games with mumps, but he will start tonight vs. the Lightning. Greiss is 3-2-2 with a 2.53 GAA and .919 SV% on the year, tonight will be just his second start at home.

Thomas Greiss
Garrison (undisclosed) will return to the lineup on Friday.

After missing the last four games, Garrison will return to the lineup tonight in Pittsburgh. There is no word on who he will replace, but Garrison comes in with 17 points (3G / 14A) and a plus-12 rating in 35 games.

Jason Garrison
Kinkaid will start for the Devils.

Kinkaid allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Devils win over the Lightning on December 19th. Cory Schneider has started the last five games, but it will be Kinkaid tonight vs. the Canadiens. He is 1-1-2 with a 1.75 GAA and .939 SV% in three starts and three relief appearances this season.

Keith Kinkaid
Greiss was the first goalie off of the ice for the Penguins.

Greiss allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Penguins loss to the Blue Jackets on December 13th. He has missed the last eight games with mumps, but it looks like he will start tonight vs. the Lightning. Greiss is 3-2-2 with a 2.53 GAA and .919 SV% on the year, tonight would be just his second start at home.

Thomas Greiss
Neuvirth will be between the pipes for the Sabres.

Neuvirth gave up six goals on 39 shots in the Sabres loss to the Red Wings on December 23rd. Jhonas Enroth has started the last three games, but it will be Neuvirth tonight vs. the Panthers. He has lost his last three starts while giving up a combined 14 goals on 112 shots (.875 SV%).

Michal Neuvirth
Ward will be in goal for the Hurricanes.

Ward made 37 shots on 39 shots in the Hurricanes loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. It was Ward’s fourth straight tough-luck loss—he has allowed just two goals in each of those contests while posting a .938 SV%. He will look to record his 10th win of the year tonight in Philadelphia. Ward is 6-5-2 with a 1.99 GAA and .925 SV% at home.

Cam Ward