Santini was a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Ben Lovejoy in the lineup in Columbus. Santini will likely skate with Will Butcher and comes in with six points (1G / 5A) in 22 games this season.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Sharks on Saturday. Vasilevsky has not lost very often on home ice, going 10-1-1 with a 2.38 GAA and .923 SV% in 12 starts at Amalie Arena. In his first start against the Islanders, Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 5-3 loss.
Elliott allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Flyers’ loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Elliott has not recorded a win since November 9th and has posted a 3.07 GAA and .906 SV% in eight starts and one relief appearance since then. The Flyers have been simply awful as of late, entering play tonight on a 10-game losing skid. Look elsewhere to start the Fantasy week.
Elliott surrendered five goals on 52 shots in the Flyers’ overtime loss in Pittsburgh on Monday. With Michal Neuvirth starting on Tuesday, there’s no surprise to see Elliott back between the pipes today vs. the Bruins. Elliott and the Flyers are on a lengthy losing streak and the veteran comes in at 3-2-3 with a 2.95 GAA and .901 SV% on home ice.
Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Lightning’s 3-2 loss in Boston on Wednesday. After a rough start, Vasilevskiy was able to give the Lightning a chance at winning, but the comeback fell short. In 11 starts at Amalie Arena, Vasilevskiy has gone 9-1-1 with a 2.42 GAA and .923 SV%. Tonight he faces a Sharks team that ranks 28th in the NHL in scoring (2.58 GF/PG).
Santini has been played well on the Devils’ top pairing but with the addition of Sami Vatanen on Thursday, Santini will be the first victim of a numbers game tonight. Vatanen will take his spot next to Andy Greene and brings a lot more offence so the table than Santini.
Archibald has been with the Penguins for the duration of the season but has only appeared in two games, so his assignment to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will allow him to get some playing time. Archibald had 16 goals and 13 assists (29 points) in 61 AHL games last season.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Washington on Friday. Vasilevskiy was excellent once again and is now 5-2-1 with a 2.10 GAA and .934 SV% in eight November starts. After getting Saturday night off, Vasilevksiy is fully expected to start tonight in Buffalo—he is 6-2-0 with a 2.15 GAA and .938 SV% on the road.
McDonagh skated with his teammates on Tuesday morning but will miss his fourth consecutive game with an abdominal strain. Despite not being available tonight, he is making strides towards a return and could be back in vs. the Hurricanes on Friday. Monitor his status as the week progresses.
Vasilevskiy allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Lightning’s loss in Washington on Friday. Vasilevskiy was excellent once again and is now 5-2-1 with a 2.10 GAA and .934 SV% in eight November starts. After getting Saturday night off, Vasilevksiy is fully expected to start tonight in Buffalo—he is 6-2-0 with a 2.15 GAA and .938 SV% on the road.
Elliott allowed five goals on 37 shots in the Flyers’ loss to the Islanders on Friday. Elliott has gone 1-3-4 with a 2.48 GAA and .923 SV% in eight starts and one relief appearance in November. Tonight he will face the Penguins in Pittsburgh—he is 3-3-2 with a 2.74 GAA and.909 SV% on the road.
McDonagh is battling a strained abdomen muscle and is set to miss another game this afternoon vs. the Canucks. With McDonagh still out, Steven Kampfer will remain in the lineup.
