Kinkaid had a terrible start to his Canadiens' career, going 1-1-3 with a 4.24 and .875 SV% in six appearances. With two quality goaltending prospects in the AHL, he was waived and will not split time with Charlie Lindgren with Laval after clearing waivers on Tuesday afternoon.
Kinkaid gave up three goals on 13 shots after replacing Carey Price in Montreal's blowout loss to the Bruins on Tuesday. Kinkaid has had a really difficult time this season, allowing at least three goals in all five of his outings, going 1-1-2 with a 4.29 GAA and .877 SV%. Until he can get back on-track, he shouldn't be considered as a spot-start option.
After five years with the Devils, Kinkaid signed with the Canadiens this summer and will serve as Carey Price’s backup. The 30-year-old netminder has started 38 games in the last two seasons, going 41-28-9 with a 3.07 GAA and .902 SV% during that span. He’ll make his Montreal debut against a Sabres team that is 2-0-1 while averaging 4.33 goals for per game so far.
After five years with the Devils, Kinkaid signed with the Canadiens this summer and will serve as Carey Price’s backup. The 30-year-old netminder has started 38 games in the last two seasons, going 41-28-9 with a 3.07 GAA and .902 SV% during that span. He’ll make his Montreal debut against a Sabres team that is 2-0-1 while averaging 4.33 goals for per game so far.
Kinkaid became the Devils No.1 netidner this season because Cory Schneider fought injury to start the season. Kinkaid had a good start to the year but is 15-18-6 and ranks 48th in the NHL in GAA (3.36) and last among qualified netminders in SV% (.891).
Kinkaid allowed eight goals on 39 shots in the Devils loss in St. Louis on Tuesday. Kinkaid has lost seven of his last nine (2-7-0) while posting a terrible 4.14 GAA and .877 SV%. He draws a quality matchup against a Wild team that has lost six of their last seven (1-4-2) but Kinkaid isn’t playing well enough to be considered tonight.
Kinkaid allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Devils win over the Hurricanes on Sunday. It was impressive way to end an ugly two-game stretch for Kinkaid, who has the ninth worst GAA (3.15) and SV% (.898 SV%) among qualified netminders this season. He draws a rough matchup tonight in St. Louis—the Blues have won six in a row while averaging 3.5 goals for per game.
Kinkaid allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Devils loss to the Rangers last Thursday. Kinkaid has given up at least three goals in six straight games, going 1-5-0 with a 3.71 GAA and .891 SV% over that span. The only thing going for Kinkaid tonight is a matchup with the second-lowest scoring team in the NHL, who played last night.
Kinkaid allowed four goals on 34 shots in the Devils loss in Columbus on January 15th. Kinkaid will start Monday with MacKenzie Blackwood remaining in AHL after the All-Star break. Kinkaid has gone 0-4-0 with a 3.79 GAA and .891 SV% in his last four starts, making him a risky start in Pittsburgh—however, Kinkaid is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .955 SV% in two starts against the Penguins this season.
Kinkaid allowed five goals on 33 shots in the Devils loss in Buffalo on Tuesday. Kinkaid will make his third straight start despite allowing a combined eight goals on 61 shots (.869 SV%). Kinkaid is 0-2-0 with a 6.60 GAA and .792 SV% in two appearances against the Maple Leafs this season.
