New Jersey Devils News
Markstrom allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Canucks win over the Predators on Monday. It was a terrific performance that snapped a three-game losing streak for Markstrom. He comes in at 1-1-0 while surrendering eight goals on 68 shots (.882 SV%) in two games vs. the Blackhawks this season.
Allen allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Blues loss in Edmonton on January 31st. Jordan Binnington has started the last four games but Allen will make his 17th start tonight in Anaheim. Allen was 1-2-1 with a 2.47 GAA and .908 SV% in January, which including a 20-save performance in a 4-1 win over the Ducks, who he'll face again tonight.
Bernier stopped 39 of 40 shots in the Red Wings win over the Bruins on Sunday. Another terrific performance from Bernier, who has won four of his last six starts (4-2-0) while posting a 1.96 GAA and .937 SV%. It's still hard to trust a goalie who plays for the Red Wings but he's been outstanding and will look to beat the Sabres for the second time in a week tonight.
Markstrom allowed five goals on 31 shots in the Canucks loss to the Flames on Saturday. Markstrom has been excellent through most of the season but has struggled recently. He is on a three-game losing streak while allowing a combined 13 goals on 110 shots (.882 SV%). Tonight he'll try to get back on track vs. the Predators--he stopped 45 of 48 shots in a 6-3 win in his first start vs. Nashville (Nov.21).
Bernier allowed three gaols on 32 shots in the Red Wings shootout win in Buffalo on Thursday. Bernier continues to play great and was finally rewarded with his 11th win of the season. He is now 4-4-0 with a 1.98 GAA, .936 SV% and one shutout in his last eight starts but draws a horrible matchup this afternoon with the Bruins in town.
Tatar was listed as a game-time decision but he is skating on the top line in warmups and is expected to play vs. the visiting Anaheim Ducks.
Bernier allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Red Wings loss to the Flyers on Monday. Bernier continues to play great with absolutely no results. Since the Christmas break, Bernier is fifth in the NHL in SV% (.940) and sixth in the in GAA (1.86) while going 3-4-0 in seven starts. Tonight he faces a Sabres team that has lost four of their last five while scoring just 1.40 goals per game.
Markstrom allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Canucks loss in Boston on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game losing streak for Markstrom, who is now 10-9-1 with a 2.98 GAA and .909 SV% on the road this season. Tonight he faces a Wild team that is 4-2-0 while scoring 3.67 goals per game in the first six games of their home stand.
There is no indication what Tatar is dealing with but a flu bug has been going through the Habs room, so it could be that. Consider Tatar a game-time decision and monitor his status as they hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.