Bitetto hasn’t been in the lineup since February 2nd, but will replace Ryan Ellis (lower-body) in the lineup vs. Chicago. Bietto has registered just three assists in 18 games this season and is expected to be paired with Yannick Weber.
Ellis was hurt during the Predators’ loss in Montreal on Thursday and missed today’s morning skate. Ellis is listed as day-to-day and will come out of the lineup tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Anthony Bitetto will replace Ellis and is expected to skate with Yannick Weber.
Khudobin surrendered one goal on 28 shots in the Bruins’ win in Los Angeles on February 23rd. Khudobin has won his last two starts since being called up, stopping 56 of 60 shots (.933 SV%). He makes for an intriguing spot-start tonight against a Devils team that has lost five in a row.
Cammalleri is expected to miss at least one week with an upper-body injury that he suffered while sliding into the boards awkwardly doing the Devils’ loss to Washington on Thursday. With Cammalleri out, the Devils will have to go with seven defensemen on Saturday night.
Zacha was in practice on Friday, but won’t be in the lineup tonight in Boston. It will be the fourth straight game that he has missed due to a concussion. Monitor his status prior to tomorrow’s game vs. the Blue Jackets—they’ll go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen with Zacha and Michael Cammalleri out tonight.
Schneider allowed one goal on 24 shots in the Devils’ loss in Washington on Tuesday. Schneider has lost four in a row (0-2-2) while posting a 2.73 GAA and .908 SV%. Tonight he will face a Bruins team that he’s had success against this season—he comes in at 1-1-0 with a 1.01 GAA and .966 SV% in two starts vs. Boston.
Anderson stopped 22 of 23 shots in the Senators win over the Avalanche on Thursday. Anderson has won four of his last five starts while posting an impressive 1.80 GAA and .948 SV%. Anderson has been one of the best goalies in the NHL during a very difficult season—he comes into tonight with a 9-5-1 record, 2.38 GAA and .921 SV% at home.
Saros allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Predators’ win over the Capitals on February 25th. Saros has played very well in his first NHL season, but hasn’t been given a tonne of playing time. He enters Saturday with a 7-5-3 record despite posting a strong 2.21 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout. However, he’ll be in tough against good Blackhawks team.
Reimer allowed one goal on 36 shots after replacing Roberto Luongo in the Panthers’ 2-1 shootout loss on Thursday. With Luongo out for a week, Reimer becomes their No.1, starting tonight vs. the Stars. The 28-year-old made 35 saves in a 3-1 win in his only start against Dallas this season.
Lehner allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Sabres’ win over the Coyotes on Thursday. Lehner has not played well in his last four starts. He has gone 1-2-1 while allowing a combined 17 shots on 129 shots (.868 SV%). Tonight he will face the Lightning for the second time his season—he gave up four goals on 38 shots in a 4-1 loss in the first meeting.
Khudobin surrendered one goal on 28 shots in the Bruins’ win in Los Angeles on February 23rd. Khudobin has won his last two starts since being called up, stopping 56 of 60 shots (.933 SV%). He makes for an intriguing spot-start tonight against a Devils team that has lost five in a row.
Lehner allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Sabres’ win over the Coyotes on Thursday. Lehner has not played well in his last four starts. He has gone 1-2-1 while allowing a combined 17 shots on 129 shots (.868 SV%). Tonight he will face the Lightning for the second time his season—he gave up four goals on 38 shots in a 4-1 loss in the first meeting.
Mrazek allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Red Wings’ overtime win in Vancouver on Tuesday. Mrazek has played much better as of late—he has gone 3-3-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .930 SV% in his last six starts. He draws a tough matchup tonight against a Flames team that has won five in a row entering Friday.
McElhinney stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Maple Leafs’ shutout win in Carolina on February 19th. Frederik Andersen started the last five games, including last night, so it looks like McElhinney will go tonight in Anaheim. McElhinney has gone 3-3-0 with a 2.08 GAA, .938 SV% and one shutout since joining the Maple Leafs.
McElhinney stopped all 37 shots that he faced in the Maple Leafs’ shutout win in Carolina on February 19th. Frederik Andersen started the last five games, including last night, so it looks like McElhinney will go tonight in Anaheim. McElhinney has gone 3-3-0 with a 2.08 GAA, .938 SV% and one shutout since joining the Maple Leafs.
