Annunen has been rewarded for his stellar play lately, signing a two-year, $1.666 million contract extension. The 24-year-old Annunen has won four straight and has been tremendous when called upon lately, allowing only seven total goals in his last five games (4-0-1), posting a dazzling .954 SV%.
The Avalanche have begun rotating their netminders, starting Annunen once every three games over the last month, a trend that wil continue on Tuesday. Annunen has won four straight and has been tremendous when called upon, allowing only seven total goals in his last five games (4-0-1), posting a dazzling .954 SV%. The Avalanche enter action as enormous -412 home favourites against the Montreal Canadiens.
The Avalanche have begun rotating their netminders, starting Annunen once every three games over the last month, a trend that will likely continue on Tuesday. Annunen has won four straight and has been tremendous when called upon, allowing only seven total goals in his last five games (4-0-1), posting a dazzling .954 SV%. The Avalanche enter action as enormous -412 home favourites against the Montreal Canadiens.
The red-hot Predators, 15-0-2 in their last 17, will likely turn to Saros for the sixth time in the last seven games. The Predators have not allowed a goal in two straight games, including a 22-save shutout by Saros in his last outing, a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings for his third shutout. The Predators enter action as -137 home favourites against a Vegas Golden Knights club that played last night and defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in overtime.
Lauzon was initially given a week-to-week timeline but could return from his injury only seven days after his prognosis. The hard-hitting Lauzon has an absurd 321 hits, 97 blocks, and 13 points (6G / 7A) in 68 games this season.
Murray was recalled to backup Jake Oettinger on Wednesday as Scott Wedgewood was away from the team for the birth of his child. The 26-year-old Murray played one game for Dallas earlier this season and recorded his first career shutout.
Chrona took over starting duties for the Sharks after Kaapo Kahkonen was traded but will return to the AHL after Mackenzie Blackwood has been activated from IR. Chrona's most recent outing was the worst of his young career, allowing eight goals on 40 shots (.800 SV%) in an 8-2 loss to the Nashville Predators.
Murray was recalled to backup Jake Oettinger on Wednesday as Scott Wedgewood will be away from the team for the birth of his child. The 26-year-old Murray played one game for Dallas earlier this season and recorded his first career shutout.
After being a workhorse for most of the season, Alexandar Georgiev will serve as the backup to Annunen for the fourth time in the last nine games. Annunen has been tremendous when called upon lately, winning three straight and saving 86 of the last 88 shots he faced (.977 SV%). The Avalanche enter action as -208 road favourites on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues.
The Sharks have relied heavily on Chrona since Kaapo Kahkone was traded to the New Jersey Devils and he will return to the crease for the sixth time in the last seven games. Chrona's performance thus far has been inconsistent, a byproduct of playing for a defensively troubled Sharks club. He has one win this season (1-5-1) along with a 4.23 GAA and .869 SV%.
The Predators will turn to Saros for the fourth straight game as they continue their push for the playoffs and attempt to extend their two-game winning streak. Saros saved 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in his last outing, an impressive 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Saros the Predators enter action as significant -410 home favourites against the low-scoring San Jose Sharks.
After being a workhorse for most of the season, Alexandar Georgiev will serve as the backup to Annunen for the fourth time in the last nine games. Annunen has been tremendous when called upon lately, winning three straight and saving 86 of the last 88 shots he faced (.977 SV%). The Avalanche enter action as -208 road favourites on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues.
The Predators will turn to Saros for the fourth straight game as they continue their push for the playoffs and attempt to extend their two-game winning streak. Saros saved 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in his last outing, an impressive 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Saros the Predators enter action as significant -410 home favourites against the low-scoring San Jose Sharks.
Lauzon's departure from the Predator's blueline will cause a noticeable void for a team amid a push for the playoffs. The hard-hitting Lauzon has an absurd 321 hits, 97 blocks, and 13 points (6G / 7A) in 68 games this season.
Del Gaizo made his NHL debut earlier this season, playing five games with the Predators, but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old has 32 points (8G / 24A) in 51 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL).
Stastney returned to the Predators lineup on Wednesday but abruptly exited the contest after playing 13:27 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. Stastney spent an early portion of the season with the Predators but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL. In 44 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL), he has 20 points (5G / 15A).
The Sharks will return to Chrona between the pipes on the front end of a back-to-back on Saturday, his fifth straight start. The 23-year-old Chrona has struggled in his first NHL season, allowing four or more goals in four of seven appearances (1-4-1), posting a miserable .872 SV%. The Sharks will visit a Columbus Blue Jackets team riding a three-game losing skid.
With the recent departure of Kaapo Kahkonen in a trade to the New Jersey Devils, Chrona has started the last three games for the Sharks and will return to the crease on Thursday. In his last four games, Chrona allowed seven goals once but has been serviceable otherwise, keeping the opposition to three or fewer goals in the other three contests (1-2-1). That said, the Sharks are sizeable +267 road underdogs despite facing a Pittsburgh Penguins club that has been abysmal lately, being outscored 17-2 during a four-game losing skid.
