Markstrom allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) for his second loss in three starts as he was defeated by Winnipeg in his last start. The 32-year-old has fought the puck all season long, with his 12-10-4 record, 2.79 GAA and .895 SV%. He takes on the New York Islanders, who have lost two of their last three games after a 4-2 loss to Edmonton yesterday.
White last played Dec. 17th and has been a healthy scratch since but will draw back into Anaheim's lineup to replace Kevin Shattenkirk (illness). The 25-year-old has one assist, 10 SOG, six PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 16 games this season.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) for his second loss in three starts as he was defeated by Winnipeg in his last start. The 32-year-old has fought the puck all season long, with his 12-10-4 record, 2.79 GAA and .895 SV%. He takes on the New York Islanders, who have lost two of their last three games after a 4-2 loss to Edmonton yesterday.
Palat has not played since Oct. 24th due to a groin injury but will return to the Devils' lineup Thursday as they take on the Blues. Prior to his injury, the 31-year-old had three goals, eight SOG and a -1 plus/minus rating.
Noesen has eight goals, 20 points, 75 SOG, 17 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 37 games with the Hurricanes but will miss his first contest of the year Thursday as he deals with a lower-body injury. He is considered day-to-day for the time being.
Allen allowed a career-high nine goals on 40 shots (.775 SV%) to pick up his fifth straight loss as he was walloped by Washington in his previous start. The Canadiens' apparent starter has been losing his grip on the job due to his ugly 9-15-1 record, .894 SV% and 3.52 GAA. He faces the New York Rangers, who have won their last two games and are ninth in the NHL in shots per game (32.6).
Allen allowed a career-high nine goals on 40 shots (.775 SV%) to pick up his fifth straight loss as he was walloped by Washington in his previous start. The Canadiens' apparent starter has been losing his grip on the job due to his ugly 9-15-1 record, .894 SV% and 3.52 GAA. He faces the New York Rangers, who have won their last two games and are ninth in the NHL in shots per game (32.6).
Cotter has been out since Dec. 15th due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return Thursday vs. Pittsburgh. The 23-year-old had four goals, two assists, 29 SOG and eight PIMs in 22 games prior to the injury.
Hischier has 16 goals, 18 assists, 114 SOG, eight PPP and a +12 plus/minus through 36 games so far this season but will be a game-time decision after half participating in Wednesday's morning skate due to an undisclosed injury.
Tatar has been enjoying a resurgent season, with nine goals, 13 assists, 71 SOG and a +20 plus/minus through 37 games played but will be a game-time decision Wednesday vs. Detroit after it was announced he is dealing with an undisclosed injury.
Markstrom stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts as he beat Vancouver his last time out. The 32-year-old has been better as of late but still has an ugly stat line on the year with his 12-9-4 record, .895 SV% and 2.78 GAA. He will face the Winnipeg Jets, who are winners of their last two games after a 2-1 victory over Edmonton their previous time out.
Kovacevic has a goal, four assists, 40 SOG and 18 PIMs through 34 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. Nashville. David Savard (injury) will take his position in the Canadien's defensive pairings.
Willman failed to pick up a point through nine games with the Flyers after playing only 8:58 ATOI in a bottom-six role. He will head back to Lehigh Valley (AHL) where he had two goals, two assists and 10 PIMs in 11 games prior to his promotion.
Allen allowed three goals on 35 shots (.914 SV%) as he picked up his fourth straight loss in a defeat to Dallas his last time out. The 32-year-old has struggled for most of the season but still holds his starter's spot, with his 9-13-1 record, 3.26 GAA and .900 SV%. He will face the Tampa Bay Lightning, who lost their last game 7-4 to the Detroit Red Wings but are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).
Markstrom stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) for his third straight win in a victory over Anaheim in his previous start. The 32-year-old has been struggling through the first half of the season, with his 11-8-4 record, .894 SV% and 2.84 GAA. He will face the Edmonton Oilers, who have lost four of their last five contests after a 5-2 loss to Vancouver last game.
