Markstrom allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Canucks’ loss to the Devils on January 15th. Ryan Miller started the last three games, but Markstrom will go tonight in Colorado. Markstrom has gone 3-7-1 with a 2.48 GAA and .920 SV% on the road this season and he stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 shootout win in his first start vs. the Avalanche.
Allen was pulled after he allowed three goals on 15 shots in the Blues’ loss in Los Angeles last Thursday. Carter Hutton started the last three games, but Allen will go tonight vs. the Capitals. The 26-year-old has gone 1-2-0 with a 3.66 GAA and .870 SV% in four January starts and tonight he’ll make his 19th start on home-ice. In the first 18 he has gone 12-3-2 with a 2.26 GAA and .915 SV%.
There is no word as to what is ailing Pesce, but head coach Bill Peters said that Pesce will be a game-time decision tonight. If Pesce can't play, Ryan Murphy will replace him in the lineup.
Allen was yanked after he gave up three goals on 11 shots in the Blues’ loss to the Bruins on Tuesday. Allen has now lost four of his last five starts, being pulled twice and allowing a combined 14 goals on 107 shots (.869 SV%). Tonight he will take on the Kings for the second time this season, he posted a 27-save shutout in his first start vs. L.A.
Ryan Getzlaf continues to battle injury, so if he can’t play on Thursday, Noesen might draw in for the eighth time this season. The 23-year-old has collected one goal with Anaheim and 15 points (6G / 9A) in 22 games during his time in San Diego.
Allen allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Blues’ loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. The new father sat out on Saturday, but will start tonight vs. the Bruins. Allen has lost three of his last four while posting a 3.04 GAA and .885 SV%. Despite the rough stretch, he was great in his first start vs. Boston, stopping 39 of 41 shots in a 4-2 win.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 44 shots in the Canucks’ win in Edmonton on New Year’s Eve. Ryan Miller started the last three games, including a win last night, but Markstrom will start on the tail-end of the back-to-back. Markstrom has gone 2-1-0 while stopping 106 of 112 shots (.946 SV%)—but that loss came against the Flames, who he faces again tonight.
Allen allowed one goal on 23 shots in the Blues’ win over the Blackhawks on Monday. Allen has lost five of his last eight starts while posting a 3.21 GAA and .893 SV%. Tonight he faces the Hurricanes on home ice, where he has gone 12-2-2 with a 2.07 GAA and .921 SV% this season.
Allen was pulled after he allowed three goals on 14 shots in the Blues’ 4-0 loss to the Predators last Friday. Allen has struggled as of late, losing five of his last seven starts while allowing a 3.56 GAA and .886 SV%. Tonight will be his fourth start vs. the Blackhawks—he has gone 1-1-1 with a 3.02 GAA and.893 SV% in the first three meetings.
Hamilton missed Thursday’s game with an illness and is considered questionable for Saturday’s game vs. the Coyotes. Hamilton was a late scratch yesterday, but you should get a good idea if he is playing during Saturday’s morning skate.
Allen allowed four goals on 31 shots in the Blues’ loss in Tampa Bay before the Christmas break. Allen sat out of Wednesday’s game, but will start tonight vs. the Predators. Allen has been dominant on home-ice, going 11-1-2 with a 2.04 GAA and .934 SV% in his first 14 starts at the Scottrade Center. He is also 1-1-0 with a 3.26 GAA and. 906 against the Predators.
Palat has missed the last five games with an undisclosed injury, but is expected to face the Canadiens tonight. Palat has had a tough season, posting just 13 points (4G / 9A) in 30 games. He will skate with some familiar linemates—Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov, who will also return to the lineup tonight.
Allen left last Thursday’s game with an undisclosed injury, but head coach Ken Hitchcock said that it was precautionary and that Allen will be available on Wednesday. Despite him being fine, Carter Hutton will get the call in net for the Blues.
Markstrom stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Canucks’s win over the Jets on Tuesday. Ryan Miller started and lost on Thursday, so Markstrom will be back in tonight in Calgary. The 26-year-old netminder has gone 2-5-1 with a 2.41 GAA and .916 SV% in seven starts and three relief appearances on the road this season.
Palat was on the ice for the Lightning's morning skate, but will miss his fourth consecutive game with an undisclosed. His availability for the morning skate is a good sign that he should be available after the Christmas break.
Allen allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Blues’ win in Dallas on Tuesday. Allen has gone 5-4-0 with a 2.93 GAA and .900 SV% in nine December starts and tonight he faces the Lightning for the second time this season. In the first meeting, he gave up four goals on 26 shots, but it was enough to get the win.
