This would be the second straight game that Kaberle is scratched for. He only has 1 assist this season and doesn't have the fantasy value he once did.
Eller only has 1 G and 2 A and it all came in one game. He is highly skilled but needs to stay in the lineup and score with more regularity if he is going to be fantasy relevant.
This is good news for the Flames and Kipper's fantasy owners. He is only listed as day-to-day which would signify the injury isn't all that significant and he won't miss an extended period of time. Leyland Irving will be the Flames starter while Kiprusoff recovers.
The great rivalry between the Bruins and Habs continues tonight and it will be a Rask vs Price battle. Rask is 5-1-1 so far this season with a 2.10 GAA and .919 SV%, which has probably helped Bruins fans forget about Tim Thomas. Rask has solidified himself as a must start regardless of matchup.
Varlamov has started all but 1 game so far this season for the Avs and will get the call tonight vs. Anaheim. He has struggled as of late losing 4 of his last 5 (allowed 14 goals in those 4 losses). Things don't get any easier for him tonight as the Ducks come in on a 3 game winning streak.
The Habs are still on their home stand where they haven't lost in 5 games. Price however hasn't lost in his last 6 starts, and will be in tough tonight against the rival Bruins. At this point how can you bench Price having won 6 straight regardless of opponent.
Kiprusoff didn't return for the 3rd period in yesterday's contest with what was called a lower-body injury. He will be re-evaluated today and more news will follow. He is an integral part of the Calgary Flames and it would be devastating if they were to lose him long-term.
As expected, Clemmensen is confirmed to be the starter.
Quick was yanked after only 6 minutes in his last outing vs. the Ducks. He gave up 2 goals on 3 shots. However when Jonathan Bernier struggled as well giving up 4 goals on 21 shots. Quick is the unquestioned #1 goalie in LA and will get almost every start. He is a shocking 2-2-2 with a 2.74 GAA and .897 SV%, but is still a must-start, especially vs. the Blue Jackets.
Lehtonen has played very well this season. He is 4-2-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .925 SV% which makes him a solid low-end #1 fantasy option. The Stars have had a hrd time scoring on a regular basis, if they can find the net more Lehtonen will be even more valuable.
Calvert had 0 points and was a -6 before his injury so he isn't fantasy relevant.
Fowler suffered an upper-body injury after getting hit by Los Angeles Kings forward Jarret Stoll. He is only expected to miss the start of the road trip but there has been no official word on a timetable for his return.
Gudbranson hasn't played yet this season since off season shoulder surgery, an injury he suffered while wake boarding. He was suspended and sent to the AHL where he recently played two games, he has yet to practice with the Panthers but could very well be in the lineup tonight.
Pavelec had an absolutely horrible road trip this past week. He had 3 starts all of which resulting in losses. On the road trip he had a 5.85 GAA and an .808 SV%. The Jets need more out of Pavelec if they are going to win games. I'd like to say that the Panthers are a good matchup tonight but the when he played them last week he gave up 5 goals on 33 shots. Maybe being at home will help but I'd stay away until his play improves.
Niemi has 5-2-1 record with a 2.64 GAA and .920 SV% against his former team the Blackhawks. He comes into tonight's game having lost his first game of the season in his last outing. He is still 6-0-1 with a 1.80 GAA and .936 SV%, so it would be tough not to play him at this point.
As expected the Boland injury wasn't all that serious. This is great news for Blackhawks fans as their second line center only missed one game.
It appears as if the Pekka Rinne we all know is back. He enters tonight after winning 2 games straight where he only allowed 1 goal in each. However Rinne doesn't have a great matchup tonight against a gritty Blues team. However it is still Rinne he can win any game, tough to bench him.
Kessel leads the league in shots on goal this season but still doesn't have a goal. Now it is not like he isn't playing well, because he is. He's generated tons of chances and hit iron multiple times. It is only a matter of time before he gets a goal. Could it be tonight? And once he does get that monkey off his back, will the flood gates open?
Ovie only has 2 G, 2 A, -2 and has 1 GWG. He has had his best two games of the season in his last 2 games. However the results still aren't there. Ovechkin may not be what he once was but how can you go from a guarantee of over a point-per-game pace to just 4 points in 9 games? He's got the skill he just needs to find the back of the net.
There is no timetable for Horcoff's return. His broken knuckle was fairly severe and according to Coach Krueger he will be out for awhile.
