Panik signed a big contract with the Blackhawks ($2.8M AAV) but has yet to replicate last year’s numbers. The 26-year-old winger showed he can put up solid numbers and will likely play a big role in Arizona. He heads to the desert with six goals and 10 assists (16 points) in 37 games this season.
Duclair reportedly asked to be dealt out of Arizona and they granted his wish. Duclair has nine goals and six assists (15 points) in 33 games with the Coyotes this season, but has yet to live up to expectations to this point in his career. Duclair is still young and could become a capable goal-scorer in this league and will look to start fresh in Chicago. The Blackhawks don’t have a lot depth on the wing, so Duclair could earn a sizeable role at some point.
With Brent Seabrook back in the Blackhawks lineup tonight, the Blackhawks will roll with seven defensemen and 11 forwards and Panik will be the forward that takes a seat.
Schneider gave up four goals on 34 shots in the Devils loss in Washington last Saturday. After a five game winning streak, Schneider has lost two straight while allowing a combined eight goals on 63 shots (.873 SV%). In his first start against the Stars, Schneider stopped 28 of 30 shots in a 5-2 win in mid-December.
The Avalanche have two games before their bye week so Varlamov will miss at least those two games with a “muscular thing.” With Varlamov out, Andrew Hammond has been recalled to backup Jonathan Bernier.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 34 shots in Colorado’s win over the Maple Leafs last Friday. After getting Sunday night off, Varlamov will return to the crease tonight over the Jets. Varlamov comes into tonight having won four of his last six starts and is 8-3-1 with a 2.65 GAA and .920 SV% at the Pepsi Center this season.
Schneider surrendered four goals on 29 shots in the Devils loss to the Sabres last night. Schneider’s loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Schneider, who will make his 30th appearance tonight in Washington. He allowed five goals on 28 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Capitals in mid-October.
Rittich allowed one goal on 17 shots in the Flames win in Vancouver on December 17th. Rittich came up to the NHL as a relative unknown but has played well in his first four career NHL games—the 25-year-old enters Thursday at 3-1-0 with a 2.10 GAA and .919 SV% but draws a tough road matchup in San Jose tonight.
Schneider allowed one goal on 32 shots in the Devils win over the Red Wings on Wednesday. Schneider has rattled off five straight wins while stopping 144 of 154 shots (.935 SV%). Tonight he faces the Sabres for the second time this season—he stopped 23 of 25 shots in a 6-2 win in the early part of 2017-18.
Rittich allowed one goal on 17 shots in the Flames win in Vancouver on December 17th. Rittich came up to the NHL as a relative unknown but has played well in his first four career NHL games—the 25-year-old enters Thursday at 3-1-0 with a 2.10 GAA and .919 SV% but draws a tough road matchup in San Jose tonight.
Schneider stopped 39 of 40 shots in the Devils win over the Blackhawks last Saturday. Schneider is riding a four-game winning streak, posting a 2.20 GAA and .926 SV% in the process. He draws a great matchup against a struggling Red Wings team and he comes in a 10-5-2 on home-ice this season.
Varlamov allowed two goals on 34 shots in Colorado’s win in Arizona last Saturday. Varlamov has won four of his last six starts while posting a 2.33 GAA and .928 SV%. He makes for a strong start again tonight with the Coyotes in town at 4-13-4 in 21 road games this season.
Palmieri left Saturday’s game vs. Chicago early but was on the ice this morning and will play tonight vs. the Red Wings. Since returning to the Devils lineup three games ago, Palmieri has recorded one goal and two assists.
Schneider stopped 39 of 40 shots in the Devils win over the Blackhawks last Saturday. Schneider is riding a four-game winning streak, posting a 2.20 GAA and .926 SV% in the process. He draws a great matchup against a struggling Red Wings team and he comes in a 10-5-2 on home-ice this season.
After an extended run in the Islanders lineup, Pulock will be a healthy scratch tonight vs. the Sabres. Pulock, who has six points (2G / 4A) in 23 games this season, will be replaced by Dennis Seidenberg tonight.
Schneider gave up three goals on 28 shots in the Devils shootout win over the Rangers on Thursday. Schneider has won three in a row while allowing a combined eight goals on 82 shots (.902 SV%). Tonight he takes on a Chicago team that just had their five-game winning streak snapped in Dallas on Thursday.
Varlamov allowed two goals on 27 shots in Colorado’s loss in Los Angeles on Thursday. Varlamov has won three of his last five starts while posting a 2.40 GAA and .925 SV%. He has been solid this season but sub-par on the road, going 4-6-1 with a 3.35 GAA and .893 SV% in 11 starts.
