Toronto Maple Leafs News

With Niklas Hjalmarsson hurt and Adam Clendening on waivers, Mermis comes up to make his NHL debut tonight vs. the Sabres. Mermis has registered one goal and two assists in seven games with Tucson (AHL) so far this season.

Murray was yanked after allowing four goals on nine shots in the Penguins’ blowout loss in Winnipeg on Sunday. October was a mixed bag of results for Murray, who finished the month with a 3.05 GAA and .903 SV% in 11 games. He started vs. the Oilers last Tuesday and stopped 29 of 30 shots in the 2-1 OT win.

Ekman-Larsson left Saturday’s game in New Jersey early, but is fine and will play tonight in Philadelphia. O.E.L was hurt after absorbing a high-hit but there are no lingering effects. The 26-year-old has recorded six points (1G / 5A) in 11 games this season.

Murray allowed just one goal on 30 shots in the Penguins victory vs. the Oilers on Tuesday. Murray has ripped off six straight wins and comes into tonight’s meeting with the Jets at 3-0-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .934 SV% in four starts at PPG Paints Arena this season.

Murray allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Penguins win in Florida last Friday. Murray is now riding a five-game winning streak while posting a 2.40 GAA, .924 SV% and one shutout. The 23-year-old has yet to lose in regulation this season and tonight he takes on Connor McDavid and Oilers, who have stumbled out of the gate.

Murray allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Penguins win in Florida last Friday. Murray is now riding a five-game winning streak while posting a 2.40 GAA, .924 SV% and one shutout. The 23-year-old has yet to lose in regulation this season and tonight he takes on Connor McDavid and Oilers, who have stumbled out of the gate.

Benning was a healthy scratch on Saturday but was expected to draw back into the lineup tonight vs. the Hurricanes. However, he is under the weather so Yohan Auvitu will remain in the lineup and Kris Russell will likely see power-play time on the second unit.

Murray allowed three goals on 46 shots in the Penguins win over the Panthers on Saturday. After giving up 11 goals in his first two appearances of the season, Murray has won three in a row while turning away 89 of 94 shots (.947 SV%). Tonight he will face a Rangers team who is off to a 1-5-0 start while averaging just 2.17 goals for per game (26th).

Murray allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Penguins win in Washington on Wednesday. Murray was given Thursday night off, so he’ll return to the crease tonight vs. the Panthers. Murray struggled in his first two starts of the season, but has won his last two starts while stopped 46 of 48 shots (.958 SV%).

Murray stopped all 26 shots that he faced in the Penguins’ shutout win over the Predators on Saturday. After two terrible outings to start the year, Murray got back on the right track over the weekend. In his young career, Murray has gone 2-2-0 with a 4.43 GAA and .862 SV% in four career starts vs. Washington.

Murray gave up give goals on 34 shots in the Penguins’ opening night loss to St. Louis. The following night he replaced Antti Niemi in Chicago and proceeded to allow six goals on 31 shots in a 10-1 loss. It has been dreadful start to the season for the young netminder, who has now allowed 11 goals on the first 65 shots (.831 SV%) that he has faced.

Murray gave up give goals on 34 shots in the Penguins’ opening night loss to St. Louis. The following night he replaced Antti Niemi in Chicago and proceeded to allow six goals on 31 shots in a 10-1 loss. It has been dreadful start to the season for the young netminder, who has now allowed 11 goals on the first 65 shots (.831 SV%) that he has faced.

Ekman-Larsson was banged up during training camp, but he is ready to go for first game of the season. Ekman-Larsson is coming off of a rough season by his standards, but remains one of the top-15 fantasy defensemen around.

Murray has two Stanley Cups in two seasons, not a bad start to a career. With Marc-Andre Fleury now in Vegas, the Penguins’ crease belongs to Murray. He has just 60 career regular season starts, but could see close to that number in his third season. Murray has a career 2.32 GAA and .925 SV%, making him a strong No.1 fantasy option and his team makes him a candidate for the NHL-lead in wins.