Kreider has been skating recently, but appeared to have his best day this morning. His shots were harder and his stick handling was better but he remains a ways away from returning to the Rangers' lineup.
Stalock relieved Antti Niemi for the second straight game on Saturday. Stalock stopped all 22 shots that he faced after entering the game 22 seconds into the second period. So far he has stopped all 26 shots he has seen in 57:02 of playing time. Tonight, the Sharks get a third crack at putting away the Kings, and it will be with Stalock in goal, making his first career playoff start.
Stalock relieved Antti Niemi for the second straight game on Saturday. Stalock stopped all 22 shots that he faced after entering the game 22 seconds into the second period. So far he has stopped all 26 shots he has seen in 57:02 of playing time. Departing the ice first strongly suggests that he will start game 6 tonight. The Sharks get a third crack at putting the Kings away tonight.
Granlund is a more skilled and crafty forward than Coyle and should provide a spark to a Wild power-play that has just two goals on 15 opportunities in this series. Granlund has one goal (OT GWG in Game 3) and two assists through the first five games.
Granlund missed the final six games of the regular season with a head injury, but he is ready to go in game 1 vs. the Avalanche. Tonight, will mark Granlund's NHL playoff debut. He finished the season with eight goals and 33 assists (41 points) in 63 games. Expect him to centre a line with Jason Pominville and Matt Moulson.
After Columbus won last night, Detroit can not better their position in the standings so they will give Jimmy Howard the afternoon off despite being confirmed by Mike Babcock on Saturday.
Stalock stopped nine of 10 shots after replacing Antti Niemi in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Ducks. Tonight, Stalock will go head-to-head with Reto Berra. He is 11-5-2 on the season, but two of those regulation losses came vs. the Avs--has gone 0-2-0 with a 2.62 GAA and .862 SV% against Colorado. He enters play with a 3-1-1 record at SAP Center.
It turns out that Jordan Coreau was only recalled for the Red WIngs morning skate, but it will be Mrazek who will backup Jimmy Howard tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Mrazek is 1-4-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .916 SV% with the Red Wings this season. He has been spectacular with the Griffins, going 22-8-1 with a 2.07 GAA and .925 SV% in 31 games.
Kreider is skating with a brace, but no glove on his surgically repaired left hand this morning. Kreider will miss his seventh consecutive game tonight and remains without a timetable for his return.
Sustr, 23, has seven assists in 38 games with the Lightning this season. After he was sent down Sustr picked up one goal and two assists in 12 games with Syracuse (AHL).
Granlund suffered what appeared to be a head injury Monday when his face smacked Jarret Stoll's left shoulder during a check along the boards in Monday's victory over the Kings in Los Angeles. Granlund won't play Thursday against the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks. Beyond that, coach Mike Yeo said he could shed little light on Granlund's status.
Granlund left Monday's game early after suffering a black-eye following in the third period. The Wild have recalled Jake Dowell to fill-in for Granlund if he is unable to play.
Stalock stopped 26 of 27 shots he faced in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Flames on Monday. Stalock has gone 2-0-2 with a 2.13 GAA and .927 SV% in March. He is usually one of the leagues top spot-start options, but taking on the Avs in Colorado is your typical spot-start matchup.
No surprise, that the original TSN report ends up being spot on. The original details from the Rangers were very vague, but now that Kreider has officially had the surgery it is safe to assume that he will miss the rest of the regular season and likely part of the playoffs.
Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault confirmed that Kreider is dealing with a hand injury and it sounds like surgery is a possibility. For now there is no timetable for his return, but we know that he will miss at least five games and could be done for the rest of the regular season.
There was a report from Bob McKenzie that said he might have a broken hand and could miss one month. It was deleted rather quickly, so the nature of Kreider's injury is unknown at this time. The Rangers said he will not play tomorrow, but would provide no further update. Expect a more detailed injury report tom come on Wednesday.
Stalock allowed three goals on 38 shots in a win over the Blue Jackets on March 13th. He sat the next five games as Antti Niemi dazzled in goal. He will make a return to the crease tonight in Calgary. What was once a great spot-start matchup, is not anymore. Calgary has scored more goals than any team since the trade deadline and are coming off of an 8-1 beat-down of the Oilers.
Stalock allowed three goals on 38 shots in a win over the Blue Jackets on March 13th. He sat the next five games as Antti Niemi dazzled in goal. It looks like he will make a return to the crease tonight in Calgary. What was once a great spot-start matchup, is not anymore. Calgary has scored more goals than any team since the trade deadline and are coming off of an 8-1 beat-down of the Oilers.
Stalock allowed three goals on 35 shots in a loss to the Hurricanes on March 4. He hast watched Antti Niemi win three games in a row, but will give him a breather tonight in the first game of a back-to-back set. Stalock has gone 7-3-0 with a 2.15 GAA and .919 SV% on the road this season.
Stalock allowed three goals on 35 shots in a loss to the Hurricanes on March 4. He hast watched Antti Niemi win three games in a row, but will give him a breather tonight in the first game of a back-to-back set. Stalock has gone 7-3-0 with a 2.15 GAA and .919 SV% on the road this season.
