Condon allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Senators’ win over the Stars last Thursday. Craig Anderson started the last two games, but it looks like Condon will start tonight in New Jersey. In his first start against the Devils, Condon stopped 29 of 30 shots in a 3-1 win. Condon has gone 8-6-0 with a 2.83 GAA and .903 SV% on the road.
Kane missed Tuesday's game with an illness, but is expected to be back in the lineup tonight after skating with Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart in the morning skate. Kane has been on fire recently, recording nine goals and five assists (13 points) in his last 17 games.
Kuemper allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Wild’s loss to the Blackhawks on February 8th. It looks like Devan Dubnyk will be given the night off as Kuemper faces the Stars. Kuemper has faced the Stars twice this season, going 1-0-1 with a 3.46 GAA and .900 SV%. With the bye week looming around the corner, this is an interesting move from the Wild.
Hagelin has missed the last four games with a concussion, but ditched his no-contact jersey at Thursday’s morning skate. Despite sporting a regular jersey, Hagelin rotated in with the defensemen and is not expected to play vs. the Jets.
Blandisi was in the lineup for the last five games, failing to record a point with seven shots and averaging 9:50 TOI. He will be replaced Beau Bennett, who will return to the lineup after missing the last nine games with a lower-body injury.
Bennett has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury, but will replace Joseph Blandisi in the lineup on Thursday. Bennett has just 10 points (3G / 7A) in 40 games this season.
Pickard allowed five goals on 33 shots in Colorado’s loss in Brooklyn on Sunday. Jeremy Smith started on Tuesday, so Pickard will go tonight in Buffalo. Pickard has lost three in a row while posting a 3.73 GAA and .879 SV%. He has yet to face the Sabres, but has gone 5-9-0 with a 3.07 GAA and .906 SV% on the road this season.
Fleury allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Penguins’ loss in Arizona last Saturday. It looks like Fleury will start the first game of the Penguins’ back-to-back tonight vs. the Jets. Since Matt Murray returned to the crease, Murray has started 29 games, to Fleury’s 17. Fleury has gone 8-5-4 with a 3.21 GAA and .901 SV% in those games.
Lehner allowed two goals on 41 shots in the Sabres’ win in Ottawa on Tuesday. Lehner will make his fifth consecutive start after going 2-2-0 with a 2.78 GAA and .931 SV% in the previous four. He is a must-start tonight vs. the NHL’s worst team in Buffalo—he has gone 6-9-3 with a 2.38 GAA and .928 SV% in 18 starts on home-ice.
Pelech has not recorded a point in five games and has just six points (1G / 5A) in 26 games with the Islanders. Pelech will be replaced by Scott Mayfield tonight.
Mayfield has been a healthy scratch for the last seven games, but will replace Adam Pelech in the lineup tonight. Mayfield hasn’t played a lot this season, but has produced when he draws into the lineup. The 24-year-old has averaged 12:38 TOI in eight games this season and has one goal and three assists on nine shots.
Antti Raanta started the Rangers’ win in Columbus on Monday, but Henrik Lundqvist has won five in a row while posting a 1.98 GAA and .946 SV%, so expect him to get the nod in Brooklyn. Lundqvist is 1-1-0 with a 3.58 GAA and .883 SV% in two starts vs. the Islanders, Raanta has not yet faced the Isles this season.
Greiss allowed six goals on 34 shots in the Islanders’ loss in Toronto on Tuesday. Greiss has lost three of his last five games while posting a terrible 4.10 GAA and .866 SV%. Greiss’ last few months has been full of ups and downs, but the Islanders will stick with him tonight vs. the Rangers. He is 11-4-1 with a 2.42 GAA and .918 SV% on home ice.
Howard suffered a setback during his second conditioning start with the Griffins and then another setback on Tuesday. Howard has been sidelined since December 20th and with the Red Wings’ season all but over, there’s no point in them rushing Howard back if his knee isn’t right. The Red Wings’ bye week starts after next Tuesday’s game vs. the Islanders.
Marner was hurt when he went hard into the side boards, but took his next shift before eventually retiring to the dressing room for the night. Marner played just 9:56 TOI and is questionable for Saturday’s game vs. the Senators. Monitor his status as the week progresses.
Allen allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Blues’ win in Montreal on Saturday. Carter Hutton shutout the Red Wings last night, but Allen will start Game No.2 of the back-to-back tonight vs. the Canucks. Allen has won three in a row and four of his last five while posting an impressive 1.40 GAA, .953 SV% and one shutout.
Luongo allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Panthers’ win in Nashville on Saturday. Luongo has struggled recently, but it looks like the Panthers’ offence is alive and well with Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov back in the lineup. Luongo has gone 6-7-4 with a 2.60 GAA and .915 SV% on the road this season.
Luongo allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Panthers’ win in Nashville on Saturday. Luongo has struggled recently, but it looks like the Panthers’ offence is alive and well with Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov back in the lineup. Luongo has gone 6-7-4 with a 2.60 GAA and .915 SV% on the road this season.
