Tolvanen, 18, was the No.30 overall pick in last summer’s draft and joins the Predators after one year in the KHL. Tolvanen scored 21 goals with 17 assists (38 points) in 51 games with Jokerit—adding three goals in four playoff games. The rookie winger is expected to skate on the Predators top line with Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson.
Murray allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Penguins win in New Jersey on Thursday. It has been a struggle for Murray since returning to the Penguins crease in late-March—the 23-year-old is 2-2-1 with a 3.61 GAA and .897 SV%. Despite the struggles, the Penguins need a win and he has a nice matchup to do so.
Grubauer allowed four goals on 21 shots in the Capitals win in Montreal on Saturday. It wasn’t the best outing for Grubauer, but it was enough to get the win and earn him another start tonight in New York. He is 5-2-0 with a 2.12 GAA and .927 SV% in March and will be looking to set a new career-high in wins in a season (14) with a ‘W’ tonight.
Gibson was pulled after he allowed six goals on 24 shots in the Islanders loss to the Lightning last Thursday. Gibson has gone 2-1-2 with a 3.48 GAA and .915 SV% in six starts since being called-up and will be in tough tonight with Florida in town—they are 12-3-1 in their last 16 games.
Grubauer stopped all 39 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shutout win in Detroit on Thursday. After a tough outing in Philadelphia, Grubauer got back on track with his third shutout of the season. He is 4-2-0 with a 1.84 GAA, .940 SV% and two shutouts in March.
Grubauer stopped all 39 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shutout win in Detroit on Thursday. After a tough outing in Philadelphia, Grubauer got back on track with his third shutout of the season. He is 4-2-0 with a 1.84 GAA, .940 SV% and two shutouts in March.
Murray allowed three goals on 39 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. It was his first start after missing nine games with a concussion, and he should continue to see a starter’s workload down the stretch. He draws a decent matchup at home tonight against the Devils.
Grubauer allowed five goals on 34 shots in the Capitals loss in Philadelphia on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Grubauer, but he remains a great starting option tonight in Detroit. He is 5-6-3 with a 2.62 GAA and .917 SV% on the road this season but the Red Wings are awful.
Gibson allowed one goal on 37 shots in the Islanders win over the Penguins on Tuesday. It was a spectacular outing for the young netminder, who will get his sixth start of the year tonight vs. the Islanders. Gibson is 2-1-2 with a 2.58 GAA and .936 SV% in the NHL this season.
