Kallgren struggled in his lone start of the season, stopping 15 of 18 shots (.833 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes over a week ago. He gets a great matchup taking on San Jose who is last in the NHL in goals for per game with just 1.88 GF/GP to go along with their 2-7-0 record.
Lazar was placed on the injured reserve Wednesday with an undisclosed injury. He is the fourth Canuck player to hit the IR this week. Through seven games in 2022-23, he has one goal and six shots while playing 14:51 ATOI centering the Canucks fourth line.
Markstrom stopped 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in an impressive 3-2 overtime victory over Carolina his last time out. He has struggled so far in 2022-23 despite having an undefeated record (3-0-0) as he has a .882 SV% and 2.93 GAA. They will face the Pittsburgh Penguins team who are coming off their first regulation loss Monday as they were doubled down by the Oilers 6-3.
Allen will be looking for a bounce-back effort after dropping his previous outing 5-2 while stopping only 25 of 30 shots (.833 SV%) in his worst start of the early season. He and his 2-2-0 record will host Minnesota Tuesday, as the netminder hopes to build off his early .913 SV% and 2.77 GAA. Minnesota has struggled this season (1-3-1) and is also coming off a loss as they dropped their last outing 4-3 in overtime to the Boston Bruins. They currently rank last in the NHL in GA/GP with 5.4 GAA per game.
Markstrom stopped 19 of 21 shots winning his second straight game Tuesday as Calgary beat Vegas 3-2. Calgary is undefeated at 3-0-0 but Markstrom has not looked his usual self, amassing a .891 SV% and a 2.50 GAA in two winning starts so far in 2022-23. His Flames will host the 2-1-0 Buffalo Sabres who are coming off a 4-2 victory over Edmonton on Thursday.
Markstrom stopped 19 of 21 shots winning his second straight game Tuesday as Calgary beat Vegas 3-2. Calgary is undefeated at 3-0-0 but Markstrom has not looked his usual self, amassing a .891 SV% and a 2.50 GAA in two winning starts so far in 2022-23. His Flames will host the 2-1-0 Buffalo Sabres who are coming off a 4-2 victory over Edmonton on Thursday.
Allen was incredible in his last start six days ago stopping 37 of 38 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. With the Canadiens having a back-to-back he took the bench for their last game but still carries an impressive .943 SV% and 2.03 GAA as he leads Montreal Thursday. The Canadiens will run into the Coyotes who are coming off their first victory of the season with a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday.
Markstrom draws back into the Flames crease Tuesday as they host the Vegas Golden Knights in a battle of the undefeated in Calgary. Markstrom stopped 22 of 25 shots in an impressive opening-night win over the Colorado Avalanche. He will look to keep the Flames in the win column yet again against a Vegas team that has only given up five goals in their first three games.
Kallgren will get his first start of the 2022-23 season Monday against Arizona after being called up Saturday due an injury to Matt Murray. The 26-year-old struggled in limited action last season, winning 8 games with a .888 SV% and 3.31 GAA through 14 GP in his rookie campaign.
Kallgren will likely get his first start of the 2022-23 season Monday against Arizona after being called up Saturday due an injury to Matt Murray. The 26-year-old struggled in limited action last season, winning 8 games with a .888 SV% and 3.31 GAA through 14 GP in his rookie campaign.
Allen and his wife are expecting a baby, so he will sit out of Monday's game vs. the Penguins. With Allen unavailable, Cayden Primeau was recalled from Laval (AHL) to serve as Sam Montembeault's backup.
Kallgren will likely serve as the Leafs backup tonight after Matt Murray left the morning skate with an injury.
Glass missed Thursday's game with an illness and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game in Dallas. Cole Smith will remain in the Predators' lineup if Glass is unable to play.
Hischier missed the season opener in Philadelphia but will play Saturday vs. the Red Wings. Prior to Thursday's game, Hischier centred the top line with Yegor Sharangovich and Jesper Bratt, so expect him to skate there tonight.
Meier was listed as questionable after getting nicked up in Wednesday's practice, but he was on the ice for Friday's morning skate and is good to go vs. the Hurricanes. Meier has one assist and 11 shots on goal in two games this season.
Allen will get his second start of the 2022-23 season as Montreal heads to Detroit Friday. The Canadiens netminder will hope to keep his undefeated streak alive after playing a big part in Montreal's opening night victory over rival Toronto stopping 29 of 32 shots. He faces off against another Original Six rival playing their first game of the young season.
