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.
Sprong did not appear in a single game during his most recent call-up so he'll go back to the AHL where he can play some games. Kiefer Sherwood was called up to take his spot on the roster.
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.
There is no word who will replace Lazar on Tuesday because the Sabres often go with 11 forward and seven defensemen, so that could be the strategy tonight.
Hischier required stitches in his knee midway through Saturday's game vs. the Stars and will not play tonight vs. Montreal. The good news is that the issue likely won't keep Hischier sidelined for very long but he'll miss at least one game. Jack Hughes moves up to the top-line and Joey Anderson makes his season debut with Hischier out.
Markstrom surrendered three goals on 37 shots in the Canucks win over the Islanders on Saturday. Markstrom continues to play terrific hockey, winning five of his last six starts (5-1-0) while posting a 2.18 GAA and .931 SV%. Tonight he'll see a Bruins team that is 7-2-1 while averaging 3.70 goals per game in their last 10.
Sami Vatanen missed Monday's practice and was listed as questionable for tonight's game but White's call-up suggests that Vatanen is out and White will be the seventh defenseman.
Sprong has spent most of the season in the AHL but has two points (1G / 1A) in eight games with the Ducks. During his time with San Diego, the 22-year-old has amassed 24 points (9G / 15A) in 31 games.
Bernier stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Red Wings 1-0 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. It was a strong return to the crease for Bernier, who has gone 3-3-0 with a 1.83 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout in six starts since Christmas. He gets set to face a Flyers team that has lost five of their last six (1-3-2) road games despite scoring 3.33 goals per game.
Bernier stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Red Wings 1-0 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. It was a strong return to the crease for Bernier, who has gone 3-3-0 with a 1.83 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout in six starts since Christmas. He gets set to face a Flyers team that has lost five of their last six (1-3-2) road games despite scoring 3.33 goals per game.
