Anderson made 35 saves on 38 shots in a 6-3 win over the Rangers on Saturday. The 36-year old netminder has fared better of late, registering a 4-2 record and a .908 SV% in his last six starts. He draws a difficult matchup tonight in Nashville.
Forsberg stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced in the Blackhawks 7-1 rout over the Capitals on Saturday. The win was Forsberg’s first in five starts and snapped an eight-game losing streak for the Hawks. He draws another challenging matchup tonight against the Kings.
Anderson allowed two goals on 25 shots in a 3-2 win over the Sabres on Thursday. Anderson has been on a nice run of late, winning four of his last six starts. He draws a decent matchup this afternoon against the Rangers.
Forsberg turned away 29 of 32 shots in a losing effort against the Ducks on Thursday. The Blackhawks reassigned G Jeff Glass this week, giving the interim starting job to Forsberg. Despite the vote of confidence from his coaches, Forsberg has lost four straight starts. He’ll have a tough time turning it around tonight against the Capitals.
With Jeff Glass being sent down to Rockford (AHL), Forsberg is the last man standing in Chicago's crease until Corey Crawford is cleared to return. Forsberg has lost his last three starts, stopping just 53 of 63 shots (.841 SV%) over that stretch. He could be in for another challenging game tonight against the Ducks.
Anderson played well in relief of Mike Condon vs. the Penguins on Tuesday, allowing just one goal on 18 shots (.944 SV%). He’s performed well over his last seven games, posting a .921 SV% over that span. He makes for an intriguing play tonight in an enticing matchup against the Eichel-less Sabres.
The Blackhawks will turn to Forsberg in the midst of a five-game losing streak. Forsberg has had his ups and downs of late, going 2-2 over his last four starts with a .923 SV%. He has a great opportunity to bring an end to the Blackhawks’ losing streak tonight against the Coyotes.
The Blackhawks will turn to Forsberg in the midst of a five-game losing streak. Forsberg has had his ups and downs of late, going 2-2 over his last four starts with a .923 SV%. He has a great opportunity to bring an end to the Blackhawks’ losing streak tonight against the Coyotes.
Brassard has missed the last two games but will draw back onto the second lineup tonight in Toronto. Brassard has just one goal in his last 10 games, but the 30-year-old has two goals and one assist in three games vs. Toronto this season.
Anderson allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Senators win over the Predators on Thursday. Don’t look now, but Anderson has a three game winning streak while allowing nine goals on 107 shots (.916 SV%). He comes into Saturday’s game at 2-1-0 with a 3.37 GAA and .911 SV% vs. the Maple Leafs this season.
Forsberg allowed four goals on 21 shots in the Blackhawks loss in Vancouver last Thursday. Forsberg will face the Stars for the second time this season—he stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss in Dallas on December 2nd. Forsberg has gone 1-3-1 with a 2.39 GAA and .930 SV% on home-ice this season.
Brassard will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. The Senators have not said a lot about Brassard’s injury, but he was possible for tonight’s game on Wednesday, so that suggests it is minor and that he could be back on Saturday.
Brassard missed Tuesday’s game with a mysterious injury but it looks like he could be back in tomorrow. The 30-year-old has struggled recently, recording just one goal and no assists in his last 10 games.
Anderson allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Senators win over the Devils on Tuesday. Anderson has won two in a row while turning aside 63 of 69 shots (.913 SV%). The 36-year-old netminder has gone 9-9-3 with a 3.36 GAA and .897 SV% in 21 appearances at the Canadian Tire Centre this season—tonight he faces the 32-12-8 Predators on the tail-end of a back-to-back.
