NHL Hockey Player News

Bobrovsky stopped all 33 shots that he faced in the Blue Jackets shutout win over the Panthers on Thursday. Bobrovsky has started six of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games, winning all of them with a 1.83 GAA, .940 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he faces the Blues on home-ice, where he is 19-9-2 with a 2.04 GAA and .933 SV% this season.

Howard made 25 saves on 26 shots in the Red Wings 1-0 loss to Washington on Thursday. This loss can’t be pinned on Howard, but he hasn’t been great in March. He has allowed at least three goals in six of his last eight games and has a terrible matchup tonight in Toronto.

Price gave up five goals on 39 shots in the Canadiens loss in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. It was a rough return to the crease for Price, who has had the toughest year of his career in 2018. His first start against Washington was a disaster as he was pulled after allowing four goals on 14 shots in the first period of a 6-1 loss.

Georgiev allowed four goals on 36 shots in the Rangers loss in Philadelphia on Thursday. After a hot start to his NHL career, Georgiev has now allowed at least three goals in his last four starts. Despite the recent struggles, he remains a pretty good option against a bad Sabres team.

Andersen allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Nashville on Thursday. Andersen has gone 2-3-0 with a 4.25 GAA and .868 SV% in is starts this month. Despite a relatively tough month, he is a must-start vs. an awful Red Wings team who have been among the league-worst since the trade deadline.

Wagner was in the lineup for the last three games but is still pointless in eight games since being traded to the Islanders. Ross Johnston will replace him in the lineup tonight vs. Chicago.

Johnston was a healthy scratch on Thursday but will replace Chris Wagner tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Johnston has picked up just six points (3G / 3A) in 17 games this season.

Seidenberg has been in the lineup for the lat two games with Brandon Davidson out and Sebastian Aho in the minors. Davidson (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup to replace the veteran blueliner.

Davidson has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but will replace Dennis Seidenberg in the lineup tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Davidson has picked up just four goals and two assists (six points) in 44 games this season.

Halak allowed one goal on 12 shots after replacing Chris Gibson in the Islanders loss to the Lightning on Thursday. Halak is 0-4-1 with an ugly 4.08 GAA and .854 SV% in six appearances in March. The veteran netminder stopped 36 of 39 shots in a 7-3 win over the Blackhawks in their first meeting of the season.

Monahan has been playing through wrist and hip injuries and with the Flames falling out of the playoff hunt, Monahan will be shut down for the rest of the season. Monahan had another great season, picking up 31 goals and 33 assists (64 points) in 74 games. Sam Bennett and Curtis Lazar are expected to play with Johnny Gaudreau on Saturday.

Gibson stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the Ducks shutout win in Calgary on Wednesday. Gibson has won four in a row while allowing just four goals on 108 shots (.963 SV%) with two shutouts. He has a tough matchup in Winnipeg, but Gibson is 11-7-3 with a 2.28 GAA and .928 SV% on the road this year.

Nilsson allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Canucks loss in Los Angeles on March 12th. With Jacob Markstrom starting last night, Nilsson is expected to make his 23rd start of the season tonight. The 28-year-old allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 OT loss in his first start against St. Louis (Nov.18).

Rask gave up five goals on 25 shots in the Bruins overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Monday. It was a rare loss for Rask, who is 5-0-1 with a 3.14 GAA and .886 SV% in March. With Anton Khudobin started on Wednesday so look for Rask to be back between the pipes tonight in Dallas.

Varlamov was pulled after allowing five goals on 20 shots in Colorado’s 7-1 loss to the Kings on Thursday. Despite the rough outing, the Avalanche will stick with Varlamov vs. the Golden Knights this afternoon. The 29-year-old has gone 5-2-3 with a 2.46 GAA and .931 SV% in March.

Nilsson allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Canucks loss in Los Angeles on March 12th. With Jacob Markstrom starting last night, Nilsson is expected to make his 23rd start of the season tonight. The 28-year-old allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 OT loss in his first start against St. Louis (Nov.18).

Condon allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Senators loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. Condon, who has gone 1-3-0 with a 2.90 GAA and .922 SV% in March and will make his 29th appearance tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Condon has gone 2-3-2 with a 3.58 GAA and .895 SV% at the Canadian Tire Centre this season.

Allen allowed one goal on 22 shots in the Blues win over the Bruins on Wednesday. Allen has won three in a row and tonight he makes his eighth consecutive start—he has gone 5-2-0 with a 2.28 GAA and .916 SV% in the previous seven. Allen is also 2-0-0 with a 1.96 GAA and .926 SV% against Vancouver this season.