NHL Hockey Player News

Stone missed Thursday’s game vs. the Canucks, but will be back in tonight vs. the Sabres. Stone has just one goal with four assists (five points) in nine games this season.

Yakupov has two goals and two assists (four points) in 11 games with the Blues this season—he has not picked up a point in the last five games and will be replaced by Ryan Reaves tonight vs. the Blue Jackets.

Holtby allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Capitals’ win over the Jets on Thursday. Holtby has won three in a row while posting a 1.96 GAA and .936 SV%. Holtby is one of the best goaltending options in fantasy and is a must-start regardless of his matchup. Tonight he will take on a Panthers team that has lost four of their last six games.

Anderson allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Senators’ win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. He missed Thursday’s game to be with his wife, but he’s back in the crease tonight vs. the Sabres. Anderson has won three in a row, while stopping 91 of 92 shots (.989 SV%). He is red-hot and is a must-start against a Sabres team that is tied for 25th in scoring (2.30 G/PG).

Andersen turned aside 42 of 43 shots in the Maple Leafs’ win in Buffalo on Thursday. Andersen has now won two in a row while stopping an impressive 86 of 89 shots (.966 SV%). He has caught fire after a tough start to his Maple Leafs’ career and he’s a must-start against a Vancouver team that has been shutout in four of their last five games.

Driedger was up with Ottawa serving as a backup, but with Craig Anderson (personal) back with the team, Driedger will go back to Binghamton. In his only NHL appearance, Driedger allowed four goals on 15 shots in a relief appearance.

Andersen turned aside 42 of 43 shots in the Maple Leafs’ win in Buffalo on Thursday. Andersen has now won two in a row while stopping an impressive 86 of 89 shots (.966 SV%). He has caught fire after a tough start to his Maple Leafs’ career and he’s a must-start against a Vancouver team that has been shutout in four of their last five games.

Quine was in the lineup on Thursday, but will be a healthy scratch tonight vs. the Oilers. Anthony Beauvillier will replace him in the lineup.

Beauvillier was a healthy scratch on Thursday, but will be back in the lineup on Saturday, for what will be his 10th NHL games—burning the first-year of his entry level contract. Beauvillier has five points (1G / 4A) in nine games this season.

Halak allowed two goals on 42 shots in the Islanders’ shootout loss to the Flyers on Thursday. Halak has lost his last two starts and sits at 2-3-1 with a 2.94 GAA and .908 SV% on the season. Tonight he will take on an Oilers team that has lost their last three games while being outscored 10-5. They’re still tied for seventh in scoring (3.09 G/PG) and represent a rough matchup.

Elliott allowed four goals on 21 shots in the Flames’ loss in Chicago on Tuesday. Chad Johnson started on Thursday, so they’ll come back to Elliott tonight in Los Angeles. Elliott’s season has been a rollercoaster so far. He has won three of his last five starts while posting a 2.18 GAA and .921 SV%. He makes for a solid start tonight in Los Angeles—the Kings are 29th in the NHL in scoring (2.00 G/PG).

Gibson allowed five goals on 34 shots in the Ducks’ loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. It has been an inconsistent start to the season for Gibson, who has won just four times in nine starts while posting a 2.58 GAA and .911 SV%. As choppy as his play has been, he should make for a fine start tonight vs. the Coyotes.

Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Jets’ loss to the Capitals on Tuesday. The Michigan native will enjoy a homecoming tonight as he gets the nod in Detroit. He enters play with a 2-3-0 record, 2.63 GAA and .914 SV% in five starts. In his only other start vs. Detroit, Hellebuyck turned aside 33 of 34 shots in a 4-1 win in Winnipeg.

Stone will miss his fourth straight game with an upper-body injury. Stone did not even travel to Anaheim, which suggests that he is still a ways away from being ready to re-join the lineup.

Hanzal did not even travel to Anaheim for tonight’s game, so he will sit out for the second straight contest. There’s no word on how serious Hanzal’s injury is, so consider him day-to-day.

Rieder missed Thursday’s game vs. the Predators, but could be available in Anaheim tonight. Rieder, who has five points (2G / 3A) in nine games is listed as a game-time decision. Monitor his status during pregame warmups at 9:300 p.m. ET.

Domingue allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Coyotes’ win over the Predators last night. The win was Domingue’s third in his last four starts—he has posted a 2.71 GAA and .924 SV% over that stretch. Domingue’s game is starting to resemble his play from last year, but he remains a risky option in Anaheim on no rest. Although, the Ducks are without Ryan Getzlaf, Nick Ritchie and Hampus Lindholm.