Staal was injured after he was hit by a teammates shot late in the Canes' loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. Staal will take part in pre-game warmups and then decide whether he can go or not.
Staal suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday vs. the Red Wings. He was blasted by shot in the foot area and left the game in some discomfort. He took part in the Canes’ optional morning skate, but left after about 20 minutes, putting his availability for tonight in some doubt. Expect an update shortly.
Andersen allowed four goals on 25 shots n the Ducks win over the Wild on Friday. It was the second straight game that Andersen has given up four and come away with the win. At this point, the Ducks are winning in spite of Andersen not because of him. He has been victorious in six of eight, despite posting a 3.16 GAA and .900 SV%.
Martinook, 22, was the Coyotes second round pick (58th overall) in 2012. The former Vancouver Giants’ forward has four goals and nine assists (13 points) in 21 games in his third full season with Portland. He is expected to make his NHL debut tonight on a line with Joe Vitale and B.J Crombeen.
Staal had surgery on his fractured fibula in late September. Staal is not expected to be back until later this month at the earliest, most likely early January.
Andersen allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Ducks win over the Flyers on Wednesday. He has posted a 3.04 GAA and .907 SV% over the last seven games, but has managed to win five of them thanks to the Ducks near three goals per game in the wins. Tonight he faces the Wild for the second time, he made 27 saves in a 2-1 win back in October.
Andersen stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Ducks’ 3-2 win over the Bruins on Monday. With John Gibson still on IR and Jason LaBarbera out for 2-3 weeks, the job is all Andersen’s. Over the last two weeks, Andersen has won four of six with a 2.91 GAA and .911 SV%. Tonight he makes for a great start against a struggling Flyers squad.
Andersen was pulled after giving up five goals on 19 shots in a 6-4 loss to San Jose on Saturday. Despite the bad outing, his backup Jason LaBarbera got injured, so Andersen gets a chance to bounce-back right away. After a 7-1-0 month of October, Andersen was 3-3-4 with a 3.00 GAA and .895 SV% in 11 starts in November.
Andersen allowed three goals on 37 shots in the Ducks loss to the Hawks last night. With John Gibson still out, Andersen will get back-to-back starts. Andersen is 3-2-4 with a 2.61 GAA and .906 SV% in November.
Andersen stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Ducks win over the Flames on Tuesday. He has won his last three starts while allowing just six goals on 89 shots (.933 SV%). He could get back-to-back starts with the Ducks in San Jose tomorrow. He draws a tough matchup today vs. the Hawks.
Andersen stopped 26 of 27 shots in the Ducks 2-1 victory over the Coyotes on Sunday. Tonight will set a new career-high for Andersen as he makes his ninth consecutive start. He is 2-1-4 with a 2.64 GAA and .898 SV% in his previous eight outings. The Ducks 2.63 goals for over that span explains the four extra time losses for Freddie.
Andersen allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Ducks’ 4-3 shootout win over the Canucks on Thursday. Andersen got back into the win column after dropping his previous six starts. Andersen has posted a 2.18 GAA and .918 SV% in 15 games this season and draws a beauty Sunday matchup vs. the Coyotes.
Andersen allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Ducks’ 4-3 shootout win over the Canucks on Thursday. Andersen got back into the win column after dropping his previous six starts. Andersen has posted a 2.18 GAA and .918 SV% in 15 games this season and draws a beauty Sunday matchup vs. the Coyotes.
Andersen gave up three goals on just 19 Flames shots in the Ducks shootout loss on Tuesday. That is now six losses in a row for Andersen, who has posted a 2.91 GAA and .887 SV% over than span and was pulled twice. Despite his recent struggles, Jason LaBarbera poses no threat to his starting job and Andersen should continue to start regularly, making him a great fantasy asset.
Andersen gave up three goals on just 19 Flames shots in the Ducks shootout loss on Tuesday. That is now six losses in a row for Andersen, who has posted a 2.91 GAA and .887 SV% over than span and was pulled twice. Despite his recent struggles, Jason LaBarbera poses no threat to his starting job and Andersen should continue to start regularly, making him a great fantasy asset.
Andersen was pulled after allowing four goals on 15 shots in the Ducks loss to the Panthers on Sunday. Andersen has lost his last five games while posting a 2.94 GAA and .893 SV%, but will get a chance to bounce back tonight vs. the Flames. He is 4-0-1 in five away starts.
Frederik Andersen allowed three goals on 37 shots in Anaheim's 3-2 overtime loss to Los Angeles on Saturday.
Andersen will be looking to rebound from his last start against the Kings - a game in which he let in 3 goals on 10 shots. So far this season, Andersen is sporting a .935 save% and an impressive 1.77 GAA.
Andersen stopped 34 of 35 shots in the Ducks shootout loss to the Canucks on Sunday. Andersen continues to dazzle in the Ducks goal and with John Gibson sidelined for the next month or so, he will get a ton of starts. He will make his third consecutive tonight at home vs. the Kings—he is 3-1-2 with a 1.46 GAA and .949 SV% at home.
Fast, 22, has one goal and eight assists in 11 games with Hartford this season. He will be in the Rangers fourth line with Dominic Moore and Tanner Glass. He has yet to record a point in three games with the Rangers.