NHL Player News
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John Gibson G | DET
Red Wings' John Gibson: Between pipes against Isles
Gibson will tend the twine at home versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Michael Whitaker of The Hockey News reports.
Gibson is riding a five-game winning streak during which he has posted a 2.00 GAA and two shutouts. With the 32-year-old netminder taking the first game of the back-to-back, fantasy managers can expect Cam Talbot to get the nod at home versus Utah on Wednesday.
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Sergei Bobrovsky G | FLA
Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Collects fourth straight win
Bobrovsky made 26 saves in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.
The Panthers jumped out to a 4-0 lead before Bobrovsky saw a possible second straight shutout slip away late in the second period. The two-time Vezina winner has won four straight starts, allowing 11 goals on 104 shots over that stretch, and on the season Bobrovsky sports a 14-8-1 record with a 2.80 GAA and .888 save percentage -- ratios well off his usual pace.
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Anthony Stolarz G | TOR
Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Seeing specialist for upper-body injury
Stolarz (upper body) is expected to see a specialist after head coach Craig Berube told reporters Tuesday, "He's not making the progress that we thought he would make," Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
It was confirmed by Berube that Stolarz didn't suffer a concussion, but that doesn't change the fact that he still hasn't resumed skating and continues to be sidelined. The Leafs will get some help in the crease after it was confirmed that Joseph Woll (lower body) would get the starting nod at home versus Chicago on Tuesday. Once Stolarz is given the all-clear, he figures to split the crease with Woll, a role that will remain with Dennis Hildeby for the time being.
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Igor Shesterkin G | NYR
Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Stuck with loss Monday
Shesterkin stopped 22 of 25 shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks, with Anaheim's third goal getting scored into an empty net.
The 29-year-old netminder has hit a tough stretch in December. Shesterkin has given up at least three goals in four straight starts, going 1-2-1 with a 3.21 GAA and .881 save percentage and getting little help at either end of the ice -- the erratic Rangers scored just three total goals in those three losses. Better days should be ahead for Shesterkin, but his 13-11-3 record on the season is once again dipping close to .500.
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Jacob Fowler G | MON
Canadiens' Jacob Fowler: Getting starting nod versus Flyers
Fowler will be between the home pipes against Philadelphia on Tuesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Fowler struggled in his second NHL appearance versus the Rangers on Saturday, giving up five goals on 29 shots (.828 save percentage), though he still managed to secure his team a point with the overtime loss. While the Habs are still carrying all three netminders, it seems Sam Montembeault may be the odd man out, as he hasn't started since Dec. 2 versus Ottawa, a stretch of seven games without featuring in the crease. Still, another rough outing from Fowler could see him heading back to the minors.
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Lukas Dostal G | ANA
Ducks' Lukas Dostal: Sharp on Broadway in win
Dostal made 26 saves in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.
The Ducks never trailed in the game, as the only puck to get past Dostal came late in the second period when an off-balance Matthew Robertson shot from the point deflected off Frank Vatrano and rainbowed over the netminder. Dostal has looked good in two starts since returning from an upper-body injury, allowing four goals on 48 shots, and on the season he's 12-6-1 with a 2.73 GAA and .905 save percentage.
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Jet Greaves G | CLB
Blue Jackets' Jet Greaves: In goal Tuesday
Greaves will get the starting nod at home versus the Ducks on Tuesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Greaves will make his fifth straight appearance in the crease despite being mired in a seven-game losing streak. During his winless run, the 24-year-old backstop is 0-4-3, even with a solid 2.82 GAA and .904 save percentage. Considering Greaves' performances don't seem to be the problem for the Jackets, he will likely continue to feature ahead of Elvis Merzlikins.
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Connor Hellebuyck G | WPG
Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: First loss since return
Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 31 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators.
Hellebuyck looked sharp through the first two periods as he allowed just one goal, but he eventually fell to Ottawa's late comeback effort in overtime. After Monday's loss, the 32-year-old goalie has a 9-6-1 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 16 games this season. The reigning Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy winner has helped the Jets pick up points in each of his two starts since his return from a knee injury. Regardless of the loss in Monday's extra period, he remains an elite goaltending option in fantasy moving forward with one of the league's best save percentages. Hellebuyck's next chance to guard the crease is Wednesday in St. Louis.
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Linus Ullmark G | OTT
Senators' Linus Ullmark: Holds on for OT win
Ullmark turned aside 23 of 25 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Jets.
Despite allowing two goals in the second period, Ullmark held on down the stretch to help the Senators complete a comeback in OT. With the win, he is up to a 12-8-4 record with a 3.00 GAA and an .879 save percentage through 24 games this season. The 32-year-old netminder has continued to find ways to win despite holding a career-worst save percentage. With six wins in his last nine tries, Ullmark remains a viable option in most two-goalie formats, but he shouldn't be considered a top-tier option in fantasy until he finds more consistent save numbers. His next chance to take the ice is Thursday against Pittsburgh.
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Darcy Kuemper G | LA
Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Sustains injury in Dallas
Kuemper has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game in Dallas due to an upper-body injury.
Kuemper was injured during the opening frame after a collision with Mikko Rantanen at the top of the blue paint. The 35-year-old Kuemper didn't come out for the start of the second period and was replaced between the pipes by Anton Forsberg. If Kuemper is forced to miss any additional time, Pheonix Copley and Erik Portillo will be candidates to be brought up from AHL Ontario. The Kings have a back-to-back set on the road against Florida and Tampa Bay on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.