Hamilton missed practice for the second straight day, but now we know that he is dealing with a concussion that will keep him out of action tonight. Johnny Boychuk, who missed the last game with a personal issue, will draw back in for Hamilton.
Tatar honoured his dad by scoring a goal and adding an assist the day after his passing. He has amassed 19 points (10G / 9A) in 38 games and is worth a look in deep leagues, especially if he sticks in the top-6 when the Red Wings start getting healthy.
Bernier allowed three goals on 35 shots Friday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals. After a tremendous performance in the Winter Classic, Bernier has limped to an 0-3-0 record with a 4.00 GAA and .868 SV%. He has a good chance to find the win column tonight against a Devils team who have scored just 16 goals in their last nine games (1.77 G/PG).
Bernier allowed three goals on 35 shots Friday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals. After a tremendous performance in the Winter Classic, Bernier has limped to an 0-3-0 record with a 4.00 GAA and .868 SV%. He has a good chance to find the win column tonight against a Devils team who have scored just 16 goals in their last nine games (1.77 G/PG).
Head coach Randy Carlyle said the goalies would split the back-to-back unless James Reimer posted a shutout on Thursday, well he allowed six goals in a 6-1 loss to the Hurricanes, so Bernier goes today. Bernier was not much better in his last start allowing a couple of ugly goals, four total on 24 shots in a loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. He faces a Caps team who just snapped a four game losing streak last night.
Bernier was pulled after allowing five goals on 32 shots in a 7-1 blowout loss to the Rangers. He will get the start tonight against the Islanders. In his first start against the Isles he allowed two goals on 37 shots in a 5-2 win.
Allen, 23, has dressed in 23 games for Chicago this season, ranking fourth among all AHL goalies with 14 wins (14-7-2) while his 2.17 GAA ranks third and his .922 SV% is 10th best. His demotion to the AHL means that Jaroslav Halak is back to full health and will suit up on Tuesday, whether as the start or the back-up.
Allen will serve as Brian Elliott's back-up tonight with Jaroslav Halak still under the weather. Allen has dressed in 23 games for Chicago this season, sharing fourth among all AHL goalies with 14 wins (14-7-2), while his 2.17 GAA ranks sixth and his .922 SV% is 11th best.
Bernier was sensational in the Winter Classic, he stopped 41 of 43 shots en route to a 3-2 shootout win and first star of the game honours. He has clearly cemented himself as the Leafs starter and draws a good matchup tonight with the Rangers in town. He stopped 42 of 43 shots in 2-1 shootout loss in New York on December 23.
Hamilton missed the last 10 games with what was believed to be a knee injury that he suffered on December 8 in Toronto. Hamilton has three goals and four assists with a plus-9 rating in 28 games this season. Kevan Miller is expected to be scratched with Hamilton returning.
Allen has appeared in 23 games with the Wolves this season, recording a 14-7-0 record. He has a 2.17 GAA to go along with a .922 SV% and two shutouts. He made his regular season NHL debut in 2012-13, going 9-4-0 in 15 appearances. In his NHL career, Allen has a 2.46 GAA, a .905 SV% and one shutout. WIth Jaroslav Halak sick, Allen may backup Brian Elliott tonight.
Hamilton has been out of the lineup since Dec 8 and should return to productive minutes for a depleted Bruins defense.
Bernier allowed two goals on 43 shots in a win over the Hurricanes on Sunday. He has won two in a row which has him sitting at 12-11-4 with a 2.42 GAA and .930 SV% in his first three months with the Leafs which has earned him the start in the Winter Classic. He stopped 25 of 26 shots in the second and third period in the 5-4 shootout loss to the Red Wings on December 21.
Hamilton has been out since December 8 and missed the last nine games. The Bruins are depleted on the blueline right now, so it is a good-sign to have Hamilton return to practice. He was expected to miss 2-4 weeks and it has almost been three, so he is likely to return to the lineup sometime in the next week.
Bernier allowed three goals on 35 shots in a come from behind shootout win over the Sabres on Friday. The win was just his third in December as he moved to 3-4-2 with a 2.44 GAA and .928 SV% this month. Tonight he will take on a Hurricanes team who pushed three past him in a 3-2 loss in October.
Bernier allowed three goals on 35 shots in a come from behind shootout win over the Sabres on Friday. The win was just his third in December as he moved to 3-4-2 with a 2.44 GAA and .928 SV% this month. Tonight he will take on a Hurricanes team who pushed three past him in a 3-2 loss in October.
Bernier stopped 42 of 43 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Rangers on Monday. Bernier has stopped 93 of the last 97 shots he faced (.959 SV%) but has no recorded a win in that span. He will take on the Sabres for the second time this season, in the first meeting he allowed two goals on 26 shots in a 3-1 loss.
Bernier stopped 25 of 26 shots after replacing James Reimer in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Red Wings. He was nearly able to lead the Maple Leafs back for the W after entering with a 3-1 deficit. Bernier enters play tonight with a 3-6-2 record, 2.41 GAA and .932 SV% on the road.
Bernier stopped 25 of 26 shots after replacing James Reimer in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Red Wings. He was nearly able to lead the Maple Leafs back for the W after entering with a 3-1 deficit. Bernier enters play tonight with a 3-6-2 record, 2.41 GAA and .932 SV% on the road.
